The fall of Rome is often blamed on invasions and corruption, but there’s a surprising reason that historians say played a huge role. Discover the unexpected factor that contributed to the empire’s ...

Invading armies can topple a state, but republics are often undone from within—by the neglect of those sworn to their care. Rome, with its Senate, vast provinces, and ideals of civic virtue, offers a ...

For decades, one theory has fascinated historians and the general public: the idea that the Roman Empire fell, at least in ...