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How The Ancient Vandals Got Their Bad Reputation

As a result of the Vandal sack of Rome, the terms 'vandals,' 'vandalism,' and 'vandalize' became synonymous with acts of wanton destruction.

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How The Ancient Vandals Got Their Bad Reputation
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    ‘Vandalizing’ Rome: How Did the Vandals Sack Rome in 455 CE?

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