Rome: The Rise and Fall

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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Sep 22, 2021

1 seaons till Oct 07, 2021

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Status: Returning Series

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Last episode: Episode 3

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 3 episodes

Season 1

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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3 Episodes
  • Episode 1Episode 190 min

    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.

  • Episode 2Episode 266 min

    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.

  • Episode 3Episode 390 min

    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.

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Bettany Hughes

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