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Empires: The Roman Empire in the First Century

Season 1 Episode 4: Years of Eruption

A power vacuum in Rome ensues as generals compete for dominance, while a new dynasty emerges. Meanwhile, the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastates Pompeii, and a young survivor recounts the harrowing events of that fateful night.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Order from Chaos

1. Order from Chaos

Aired: Jul 18, 2001

The next episode delves into the remarkable rise of Rome, with Caesar Augustu...

Episode 2 Years of Trial

2. Years of Trial

Aired: Jul 18, 2001

As the Roman Empire struggles to recover from the loss of Caesar Augustus in ...

Episode 3 Winds of Change

3. Winds of Change

Aired: Jul 25, 2001

Claudius' unexpected rise to power leads him to become a highly respected Rom...

Episode 4 Years of Eruption

4. Years of Eruption

Aired: Jul 25, 2001

A power vacuum in Rome ensues as generals compete for dominance, while a new ...

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Margaret Koval

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Info about Empires: The Roman Empire in the First Century

Network: PBS

Genres:Documentary, History