Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire

2006 TV-14 59m 7.9

A docu-drama covering the rise and the fall of the Roman world, including the establishment of strong individual rule by Julius Caesar and the rebuilding of Rome under Nero.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Nero

1. Nero

Aired: Sep 21, 2006

In July AD 64 a fire, which lasts for six days, destroys almost all of Rome. ...

Episode 2 Caesar

2. Caesar

Aired: Sep 26, 2006

Julius Caesar's rise to power, from his military success to his decision to r...

Episode 3 Revolution

3. Revolution

Aired: Oct 5, 2006

132 BC tells the story of how a Roman politician nearly brought down the foun...

Episode 4 Rebellion

4. Rebellion

Aired: Oct 12, 2006

AD 66, following the death of Nero, Josephus is leads a Jewish Revolt and onl...

Episode 5 Constantine

5. Constantine

Aired: Oct 18, 2006

How the persecution of the Christians ended and the world was changed forever...

Episode 6 The Fall of Rome

6. The Fall of Rome

Aired: Oct 26, 2006

How the greatest empire gained a useless emperor, how the barbarians destroye...

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Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres: Drama, Documentary, History