Echoes of Empires and Ages: Are ‘Fall of Rome’ and ‘Medieval Year’ Analogies Valid Historical Lessons or Viral Hype?
In the early months of 2026, a curious phenomenon has captured the attention of social media historians and armchair academics alike: a pervasive trend of drawing parallels between contemporary global events and pivotal historical periods. Two such analogies have gained significant traction, particularly on platforms like TikTok and X: the “Fall of Rome” narrative being …