Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire - Episode 13: The Last Emperor (Documentary)

Witness the dramatic final chapter of the Western Roman Empire in this epic historical documentary finale. By the mid-fifth century AD, Rome faces full-blown financial crisis, shrinking borders, and overwhelming pressure from barbarian forces like Attila the Hun. Follow the story of Orestes, a Roman diplomat turned military commander, who attempts a desperate purification of Rome by placing his young son, Romulus Augustus, on the throne. Discover how this last resistance culminates in 476 AD under the sword of the barbarian mercenary leader Odoacer, marking the official end of an empire that shaped the modern world.
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