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Secrets of the Dead

The End of The Romans

Season 18 Episode 6 | 54m 56s | WETA Passport

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What if climate change and pandemics were the real causes of the decline of the Roman Empire? Scientists from a range of disciplines are accumulating clues to show that three successive waves of deadly epidemics and powerful temperature drops could have caused the collapse of the Empire — and draw frightening parallels to today.

Aired: 10/26/22 | Expires: 10/25/25 | Rating: TV-PG

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