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This episode was reproduced on the 27th of April 2020.

No longer will the SPQR flag dominate Europe as the enforcer of peace and civilisation. Rome is about to witness its own gory demise, drawn out over more than two centuries and fraught with barbarian incursions, political turmoil, economic strain, public uproar and much more.

Research & Writing – Joshua Potts

Voice – Bill Odman

Music: Kevin Macleod, Alexander Nakarada and AShamaluev