Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire

Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire

How greed, violence and betrayal helped create and destroy the ancient world's great superpower.

TV-14 Limited Series 2006 · 6 eps · ★ 7.6 · Documentary

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Turning points in ancient Roman history and some of the Empire's greatest stories are brought to life in this drama documentary series.

Created by James Wood

Network: BBC One

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