The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 101 "The Darkest Hour"

When Heraclius seized the throne from Phocas, you might think the Romans had got lucky. But no! The first few years of his reign were nothing short of disastrous as the Persians advanced into the heart of the empire. 

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