The Sack of Rome 1527 - As it Happened

Description

Nearly 500 years ago Rome experienced one of the most brutal sacks since that of the 5th century siege of Rome by the Visigoths. It was brutal, chaotic, and memorable - still today the event remains a mainstay in Italian history, popular culture and historical intrigue. From the death of a French Duke to the last stand of the Swiss Guard, the 1527 Sack of Rome is a fascinating story of brutality and the horrors of Renaissance era warfare. Chapters: 0:00 - 0:31 - Intro 0:31 - 3:25 - Prelude 3:25 - 10:00 - The Battle 10:00 - 15:30 - The Sack 15:30 - 15:59 - Outro Sources & Script : https://tinyurl.com/ms52n45m *The visuals or audio herein may not be utilised to train a machine learning algorithm of any kind without express permission of the Copyright holder (IMPERIAL)*