Rome: Power & Glory
Overview
Travel back in time to one of the most glorious empires in history. For over 1,000 years, Rome was the center of the known world, bringing to her subjects a common language, shared culture and wealth beyond imagination. But war, barbarian attacks and moral decay eventually took their toll, and the empire slowly began to crumble. Experience ancient history come to life, from Rome's primitive beginnings to the height of its glory – and its eventual downfall. Filmed in 10 countries, this documentary combines location footage of ancient monuments, detailed reenactments, period art and writings, and fascinating insights from scholars and public figures. Witness the ancient world come to life – and see history in all its drama.
First air date
07/03/1998
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Season 1
Two thousand years ago, one civilization held the entire Western world in its grasp. From Northern Europe to Africa and …
Original Soundtrack
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Civilisations: Rise and Fall
Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator
The New Testament You Never Knew
Barbarians Rising
Roman Empire by Train with Alice Roberts
Ancient Worlds
Roman Empire
Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire
Sur nos traces
The Roman Empire
Rome: Rise of Empire
Romarrikets Arkeologiska Hemligheter
Roman engineering
Pompeii: The New Dig
Pompeii
Rome: The World's First Superpower
Romans
Meet the Romans with Mary Beard
Rebuilding Ancient Rome