Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire

"How greed, violence and betrayal helped create and destroy the ancient world's great superpower."

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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Created By

James Wood

Status

Ended

Original Name

Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire

First Air Date

September 21, 2006

Last Air Date

October 26, 2006

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Language

English

Production Companies

BBCSindbad Production

Networks

BBC One

Fall of Rome
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Fall of Rome

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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