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Matthew Avitabile

Matthew is a history professor at his alma maters of SUNY Cobleskill and SUNY Oneonta. He served as mayor of his hometown of Middleburgh, NY, from 2012 to 2020.

Education:SUNY AlbanyMA European HistorySUNY OneontaBS HistorySUNY CobleskillAA Social SciencesExpertise:

Modern Nationalism

Member since: Jul 19, 2024Location: United StatesPublished posts: 7

Articles by Matthew Avitabile

The Last Effort to Save the Empire During the Fall of Rome

The Emperor Majorian’s Heroic Attempt to Save the Crumbling Roman Empire

Majorian was the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire to make a heroic effort to keep Rome together.

Tamerlane: A Nomadic Conqueror Even More Feared Than Genghis Khan

As the Mongol Empire entered into serious decline across much of Eurasia, there was one major effort to reunite Genghis Khan’s former empire under Tamerlane.

Battle of the Milvian Bridge: The Battle That Shaped Christianity?

After a period of turbulence, the Battle of Milvian Bridge became the decisive factor in the Roman Empire’s conversion to Christianity.

Justinian I’s Surprising Recapture of Rome: What Happened?

Despite the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE, Justinian I made a concerted effort to save the city in the 6th century.

Genghis Khan: Feared Conqueror or Successful Innovator?

6 Stunning Similarities Between Ancient Rome and the United States

Despite about 2,000 years between them, there are quite a few things the United States shares with the ancient Rome’s Republic and Empire.