Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire

Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire

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

20061 SeasonSeries
Documentary
76
7.6(29)

Turning points in ancient Roman history and some of the Empire's greatest stories are brought to life in this drama documentary series.

Top Cast

Alisdair Simpson

Alisdair Simpson

Narrator (voice)

Michael Sheen

Michael Sheen

Emperor Nero

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