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Tidal disruption events (TDEs) offer a rare glimpse into the extreme interplay between stars and supermassive black holes. When a star wanders too close to a black hole, it can be torn apart by tidal forces, resulting in a luminous flare as the stellar debris falls back. In this talk, I will provide an introduction to the physics of TDEs, from their origins in galactic nuclei to their electromagnetic signatures across the spectrum. I will review recent observational breakthroughs that have transformed TDEs from theoretical curiosities into a rapidly growing class of astrophysical transients. Finally, I will present my latest research on simulating TDEs using novel numerical techniques. These new methods allow for more accurate modeling of the dynamics, radiation feedback, and debris stream evolution, opening up fresh avenues for comparing theory with multiwavelength observations. Through this multi-faceted approach, we aim to better understand not just TDEs themselves, but the environments around quiescent black holes and the mechanisms fueling transient accretion.