Discover how Roman merchants established the world's first interconnected economy through the Silk Road trade network, creating parallels to today's digital marketplaces and forever changing global commerce.
Explore the environmental challenges that contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire, including climate change and pandemics like the Antonine Plague, which weakened its economic and military stability.
The Roman Empire, once a formidable force, experienced a gradual decline that culminated in its collapse by the late Western Empire. Among the myriad factors that contributed to this downfall, economic challenges played a pivotal role.
