Barbarians Conquer Rome!

    Today in Western Civ class we got a chance to hear about the final days of the once powerful Roman Empire. We learned of how the Romans just couldn't handle the numerous tribes of Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia. As they slowly lost power; they were one step closer to their own demise. We learned that the barbaric tribes finally looted Rome in the fifth century A.D. The saddest part of it all, is that the barbarians didn't even bother with the Roman king. They simply threw the fifteen year old boy to the side rather than killing him like they'd do to an actual leader.