Since ancient times, the elusive question of why the Roman Empire fell has not only captivated historians but has also been used by writers, artists and politicians to comment on the contemporary world. The fall of the Roman Empire has thus repeatedly responded to religious, moral, ideological and, not least, existential needs. But what, if anything, can we actually learn from the fall of the Roman Empire in 2025?
Isak Hammar is an associate professor of history, working at the Department of History at Lund University.
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