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Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire (2006–2006) — drama · war · history on BBC One
About Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire
Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire ended on October 26, 2006, on BBC One. The series concluded its first season with a total of six episodes, each approximately 60 minutes long.
This dramatized documentary series was a historical account that depicted the rise and decline of Ancient Rome through six key turning points. It combined factual accuracy with extensive research, illustrating how figures like Caesar, Nero, and Constantine influenced the empire's development. The series used CGI, live-action battles, and dramatic storytelling to portray events such as Rome’s destruction of Carthage, Caesar’s conquest, the Jewish revolt, and the empire’s conversion to Christianity.
The series provided a detailed look into the history of Ancient Rome, blending documentary-style narration with reenactments to tell the story of how the empire was formed, reached its peak, and ultimately fell.
Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire episode schedule
6 aired
Aired · 6
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2006 | S1·E6 | Fall of Rome |
| October 19, 2006 | S1·E5 | Constantine |
| October 12, 2006 | S1·E4 | Rebellion |
| October 5, 2006 | S1·E3 | Revolution |
| September 28, 2006 | S1·E2 | Caesar |
| September 21, 2006 | S1·E1 | Nero |