Historical Events from This Year 546
Military & Warfare
Ostrogoths Plunder Rome Through Bribery
December 17th, 546 1478 years ago
Ostrogoth king Totila successfully captured Rome by bribing the Eastern Roman garrison stationed there. This maneuver allowed Totila's forces to enter the city and loot its treasures without significant resistance. It marked a pivotal moment in the Gothic War as Rome faced severe degradation under the Ostrogothic control and highlighted the vulnerabilities of the Eastern Roman Empire's military in the region.
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