Episode171- The Gathering StormThe History of Rome · Mar 11, 2012 · 17 minPlay · 16:44SaveShareEpisode pageAfter placating Atilla with yet another indemnity, Theodosius II fell from his horse and died in 450, leaving the Eastern throne vacant.RelatedEpisodes 1Books 2Why Rome actually fell: plagues, slavery, & ice age — Kyle HarperDwarkesh Podcast • Apr 24, 2025 • 1 h 23 min