Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire

Season 1 Episode 2: Spartacus

Oct 06, 2008TV-PG44m7.4

When Roman generals Pompey and Crassus lead their mighty legions of soldiers and mercenaries into the lands surrounding Italy, neither anticipates the turmoil caused by one bold mercenary.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 2 Spartacus

2. Spartacus

Aired: Oct 6, 2008

When Roman generals Pompey and Crassus lead their mighty legions of soldiers ...

Episode 3 Julius Caesar

3. Julius Caesar

Aired: Oct 13, 2008

Julius Caesar attempts to annex Gaul and build his reputation while the empir...

Episode 4 The Forest of Death

4. The Forest of Death

Aired: Oct 20, 2008

As the Roman Empire expands its reach into what is now Germany, its legions a...

Episode 6 The Dacian Wars

6. The Dacian Wars

Aired: Nov 2, 2008

Despite many successes, the multitude of military campaigns begin to take the...

Episode 8 Wrath of the Gods

8. Wrath of the Gods

Aired: Nov 16, 2008

In the beginning of the 3rd century, Rome is in crisis. Ravaged by civil war ...

Episode 9 The Soldiers' Emperor

9. The Soldiers' Emperor

Aired: Nov 23, 2008

Near the end of the 3rd century, civil war has torn the empire apart and left...

Episode 10 Constantine

10. Constantine

Aired: Nov 30, 2008

The civil wars of the 3rd century are finally ended by Emperor Diocletian. In...

Episode 12 The Puppet Master

12. The Puppet Master

Aired: Dec 14, 2008

In 450 A.D., Rome is a mere shadow of its former self. Now, Roman rulers are ...

Episode 13 The Last Emperor

13. The Last Emperor

Aired: Dec 21, 2008

In the middle of the 5th century, as the Empire fights a losing battle agains...


Info about Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire

Current Status: Ended

Network: History

Production Country: United States

Genres:War, Documentary, History