Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire
TV-14
7.9
2006
Drama
, Documentary
Turning points in ancient Roman history and some of the Empire's greatest stories are brought to life in this drama documentary series.
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- Cast：
- David Threlfall , Sean Pertwee , Catherine McCormack , Michael Sheen , James D'Arcy , Ed Stoppard , Peter Firth , John Shrapnel , Alex Ferns , Sebastian Armesto
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EP1 - Nero
September. 21,2006
Recounts how Nero charted his murderous reign and how he was finally overthrown.
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EP2 - Caesar
September. 26,2006
Recounts how Julius Caesar succeeded in overthrowing a 500-year-old Republic.
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EP4 - Rebellion
October. 12,2006
Recounts how the Jewish Revolt, which swept through Judea in AD66, was stopped by General Vespasian and his son Titus.
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EP5 - Constantine
October. 18,2006
Recounts how the Emperor Constantine brought Christianity to the western world.
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EP6 - Fall of Rome
October. 26,2006
In AD 410, the Goth hordes sacked the city. This event symbolised Rome's collapse, but it should never have happened at all.
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