3 episodes

Rome: The Rise and Fall - Season 1

First aired Sep 22, 2021Season 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.

Episodes

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Episode 1

Sep 22, 202190 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.

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Episode 2

Sep 30, 202166 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.

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Episode 3

Oct 7, 202190 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.