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Secrets of the Dead

The End of the Romans

Season 18 Episode 6

Is history repeating Itself? Follow an in-depth investigation into the real causes of the decline of the Roman Empire. Three deadly epidemics and climate change could have caused its collapse — drawing frightening parallels to today.

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Wednesday Aug 27, 10:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal
Thursday Aug 28, 3:00 AM PDT on PBS SoCal
Friday Aug 29, 1:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Plus
Friday Aug 29, 9:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore
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