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Wrath

In 410, Rome was sacked by Goths. At almost the same time, it was nearly struck by a metallic asteroid that impacted with a force of 200 kton. Missed, as they say, by that much.

Some more details from the Guardian. They cite Duncan Steel, who I trust to have his facts straight.

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