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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: 4

Articles by Matthew Avitabile

Battle of the Milvian Bridge: The Battle That Shaped 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?

Genghis Khan once struck fear into much of the known world. However, there was a side of him that surprises historians to this day.

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.