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  THE LOST GODS: ROMANS
The spectacular rise and fall of the Roman Empire fascinates us to this day. Romans took their gods from the Etruscans, on the ruins of whose civilization they built their own. In this episode, host Christy Kenneally visits the Forum, the epicenter of Roman religion, and the Pantheon, sanctuary of the Roman gods.
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THE RISE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Discover how this empire influenced the land and was eventually overthrown.

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THE REIGN OF EMPEROR AUGUSTUS
The reign of Emperor Augustus marks a shift in Rome's deities.

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BEG, BORROW, OR STEAL
The Romans borrowed heavily from Greek religion.

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