Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire

Season 1 Episode 1: Nero

Sep 21, 2006 TV-14 59m 7.6

In July AD 64 a fire, which lasts for six days, destroys almost all of Rome. Many of the senators think it would be impossible to rebuild the city, and suggest that the capital should be moved to Naples or Capua. Nero is irresolute and...

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Season 1 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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Info about Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres: Drama, Documentary, History

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