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Empires: The Roman Empire in the First Century

Season 1 Episode 4: Years of Eruption

The death of Nero marks the end of Augustus' dynasty, plunging the Empire into uncertainty. Rival generals clash in Rome's streets, while a new dynasty brings a tyrant to power. Meanwhile, Mount Vesuvius erupts, devastating Pompeii and thousands of people. Amidst the chaos, a young surv...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Order from Chaos

1. Order from Chaos

Aired: Jul 18, 2001

Millions of people, both famous and unknown, contribute to the remarkable ris...

Episode 2 Years of Trial

2. Years of Trial

Aired: Jul 18, 2001

The death of Caesar Augustus in 14 A.D. sets the Roman Empire on a path of un...

Episode 3 Winds of Change

3. Winds of Change

Aired: Jul 25, 2001

The next episode explores the rise and fall of Claudius, who becomes one of R...

Episode 4 Years of Eruption

4. Years of Eruption

Aired: Jul 25, 2001

The death of Nero marks the end of Augustus' dynasty, plunging the Empire int...

Creators

Margaret Koval

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Info about Empires: The Roman Empire in the First Century

Network: PBS

Genres:Documentary, History