jan 1, 546 - Ostrogoths sack Rome (546)
Description:
The Sack of Rome in 546 was carried out by the Gothic king Totila during the Gothic War of 535–554 between the Ostrogoths and the Byzantine Empire. Totila was based at Tivoli and, in pursuit of his quest to reconquer the region of Latium, he moved against Rome. The city endured a siege lasting almost a year before falling to the Goths.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 546
Now
~ 1480 years ago