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SCOUT· 63%40m·2026-06-04·HistoryThe Rise of the Roman Empire
Dan Snow's History Hit · 1798
How did a cluster of Iron Age huts grow into one of history's greatest civilisations? In the first episode of our series on the Roman Empire, we're joined by Dr Simon Elliott to trace Rome's rise - from its humble origins on the banks of the Tiber to the moment Augustus became the first Emperor. Why did Rome thrive…
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