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  • 2021-09-22T20:00:00Z on Channel 5
  • 42m
  • 4h 6m (3 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Documentary
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.

3 episodes

Series Premiere

2021-09-22T20:00:00Z

1x01 Episode 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode 1

  • 2021-09-22T20:00:00Z1h 30m

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.

2021-09-30T20:00:00Z

1x02 Episode 2

1x02 Episode 2

  • 2021-09-30T20:00:00Z1h 6m

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.

2021-10-07T20:00:00Z

1x03 Episode 3

1x03 Episode 3

  • 2021-10-07T20:00:00Z1h 30m

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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