Season 1

Rome: The Rise and Fall

3 Episodes Premiered September 22, 2021

Season Overview

The history of Ancient Rome is explored with a look at 500 years of Roman history, including the forging of the empire on the battlefield and the excess at the height of its power.

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Episodes

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EP 1

Episode 1

Sep 22, 2021

Bettany Hughes explores the day in 202 B.C. when Rome took on and defeated the might of Carthage under Hannibal at the Battle of Zama.

View Details 90 MIN
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EP 2

Episode 2

Sep 30, 2021

Exploring two of the greatest rebellions against Roman rule, including the slave revolt led by Spartacus and a revolt that nearly ended the Roman occupation of Britain.

View Details 66 MIN
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EP 3

Episode 3

Oct 7, 2021

Bettany Hughes examines Nero's rule to discover details about his fondness for debauchery and details about his ultimate demise; Rome’s Collosseum is examinerad.

View Details 90 MIN