Rome’s Empire Begins to Crumble | Barbarians Rising (S1, E7)

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Published Oct 24, 2026

The Roman Empire is the world's first superpower, but it has grown so much that it is now more a weakness than an advantage, and the cost of keeping the barbarians at bay is high. See more in Season 1, Episode 7, "Backlash."

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"Barbarians Rising" tells the story of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire from the perspective of the barbarian rebel leaders who helped bring it down.

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