Historical Events from This Year 550
Military & Warfare
Ostrogoths Capture Rome Through Bribery
January 16th, 550 1475 years ago
The Ostrogoths, led by King Totila, successfully captured Rome by laying siege to the city. After a prolonged military effort, they cleverly bribed the Isaurian garrison, who were responsible for guarding the city, ultimately leading to their surrender and the strategic recapture of Rome by Totila's forces. This pivotal moment marked a significant turn in the Gothic War.
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