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Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire - Season 1

Series: Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire

4.6

(12)

Episodes

Rating

TVPG

Year

2008

Language

English

Publisher

History

About

Chronicles the story of one of history's greatest empires from its first major battle (the Barbarian Invasion of 114 BC), through its remarkable military feats, to its eventual fall.

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Episodes

1. The First Barbarian War

45m

It is 113 BC. Rome is a republic, a small empire clinging to the rim of the Mediterranean. Though it is a democracy in name and spirit, a man there still must be rich and from the noble class to hold the highest offices, both political and military.

2. Spartacus

45m

When Roman generals Pompey and Crassus, lead their mighty legions of soldiers and mercenaries into the lands surrounding Italy.

3. Julius Caesar

45m

It is 60 BC. Over-powerful generals and money corrupt the Roman Republic. The empire churns with civil war, and violence and murder run rampant.

4. The Forest of Death

45m

As the Roman Empire expands its reach into what is now Germany, its legions are faced with ferocious Germanic tribesmen. In 9 AD, their chieftain Arminius, raised in Rome as a hostage of peace, uses his Roman military training to slaughter the Roman army.

5. The Invasion of Britain

45m

It is 47 AD. The new emperor Claudius is considered by many to be the village idiot. He can only hang onto his throne by waging a spectacular conquest. He chooses Britannia, a legendary land which fascinates and inspires fear in the Romans.

6. The Dacian Wars

45m

Despite the Empire's successes, the extensive military campaigns begin to take their toll on Rome's finances. When Dacian tribes ravage Roman lands, the unpopular Emperor Domitian is forced to raise taxes. He has never been on the front lines himself.