455 ⟶ Vandals Capture and Plunder Rome

Vandals sack Rome.
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🛡️ Praetorian Guard Barracks Construction

Barracks are constructed for the Praetorian Guard, on the Quirinal (located on the Seven Hills of Rome).⟶
Praetorian Guard Barracks Construction (21)
Roman EmpireMilitary HistoryAncient romeAugustus
ItalyItaly

⚔️ Visigothic Sack of Rome

Rome ransacked by the Visigoths led by King Alaric.⟶
Visigothic Sack of Rome (410)
Roman EmpireVisigothsBarbarian InvasionsMilitary ConflictRaidsSack
ItalyItaly

⚔️ Vandals Capture Carthage

Vandals conquer Carthage.⟶
Vandals Capture Carthage (439)
VandalsCarthageRoman EmpireConquestBarbarian Invasions
TunisiaTunisiaItalyItaly

🔥 Aquileia Sacked by Attila's Huns

The Metropolis of Aquileia is destroyed by Attila and his army.⟶
Aquileia Sacked by Attila's Huns (452)
HunsAttilaRoman EmpireBarbarian InvasionsMilitary ConflictDestruction
ItalyItaly

🛡️ Pope Leo I Defends Rome from Attila the Hun

Pope Leo I meets in person with Attila on the Mincio River and convinces him not to ransack Rome.⟶
Pope Leo I Defends Rome from Attila the Hun (452)
Roman EmpireCatholicismBarbarian InvasionsDiplomacyWestern ChristianityMilitary History
ItalyItaly

⚔️ Vandals Capture and Plunder Rome

Vandals sack Rome.⟶
Vandals Capture and Plunder Rome (455)
Roman EmpireVandalsBarbarian InvasionsSackMilitary HistoryWestern Roman Empire
ItalyItaly