The Third Century Crisis How Rome Nearly Collapsed

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The Crisis of the Third Century nearly destroyed the Roman Empire. Civil wars, economic collapse, and invasions from enemies like the Sasanian Empire and the Goths pushed Rome to the brink of collapse. Then one emperor changed everything. Aurelian defeated Rome’s enemies and reunited the empire, earning the title “Restorer of the World.” In this short video, discover how Rome was saved. #RomanEmpire #HistoryShorts #Aurelian #AncientHistory #Rome