Fall of the Roman Empire

During the reign of Marcus Aurelius, Rome reached heights of art, culture, and commerce that the world had never seen before. Three hundred years later, everything had collapsed. What happened? Find out in this BrainPOP UK movie on the fall of the Roman Empire. You’ll discover what Emperor Commodus did to de-stabilise the political order, as well as the roles that economic woes and military defeats played in the empire’s decline. You’ll find out why military generals make bad emperors, and why the empire was split in two during the 3rd century. Plus, learn about famous emperors like Constantine, Diocletian, and Maximian. Finally, you’ll hear why some people think Rome actually never fell! When in Rome…

Related movies: Roman Republic, Rise of the Roman Empire, Pax Romana, Feudalism

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