The Battle of the Allia (390 BC) — Celtic tribes crushed the Romans
How did three diplomats reduce prosperous Rome to ashes? Great battles and world history often begin with fatal mistakes. Watch the new documentary.
In this episode, we'll examine the defeat at the Allia—a day the Romans erased from their calendars. You'll learn why Celtic infantry tactics were more effective than the Roman phalanx and how long Gallic swords shattered legionnaires' shields. We'll examine the Fabian brothers' command errors and discover why the Senate refused to extradite those responsible. But most intriguing: what really happened that night on the Capitol, and why did the phrase "Woe to the vanquished" become an eternal curse for Rome?
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