The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 18 "The Defeat of Palmyra"

The Fall Of The Roman Empire

Apr 2 2022 • 15 mins

In AD 272, the Emperor Aurelian's eastern offensive was in full swing. His army recaptured Antioch while, in the south, the Roman navy reconquered Egypt. But Palmyra was far from finished and great battles were still to be fought.