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The Fall of Rome

53 min

Verfügbar ab dem 22/08/2025

Recent studies have revealed the extent to which changes in climate affected epidemics in Ancient Rome. But could a succession of plagues and pestilence have caused the fall of the Roman Empire? A three-part documentary on the influence of changes in climate on the ancient world.

Director

Jonathan Drake

Country

United Kingdom

Year

2021

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