Ancient History
Rome Reexamined: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire (#107)
In this program, a series of good and bad emperors from 27 B.C. to 476 A.D. rise to Rome's throne. During this time, Rome assimilates all of the Mediterranean world and most of western Europe, with the population of the empire eventually totaling over 10 million citizens. In 312 A.D., Rome's last great Emperor, Constantine, embraces Christianity, establishing it one of the world's major religions.
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Program Description: This sweeping series provides a new perspective to the growth and development of several significant ancient cultures. Unique accomplishments, innovative governance and incredible developments in architecture, empire building and culture are highlighted.
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Past Episodes
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- The Maya (#111)
- The Incas (#110)
- The Greek City-State and Democracy (#109)
- Rome Reexamined: The Splendor of Imperial Rome (#108)
- Rome Reexamined: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire (#107)
- Rome Reexamined: Military Triumphs and the Death of the Roman Republic (#106)
- Rome Reexamined: The Rise of the Roman Republic (#105)
- Greek Accomplishments (#104)
- Ancient Pueblo People: The Anasazi (#103)
- Ancient Britain--Stonehenge to Celtic Iron Age Forts (#102)
- America's Prehistoric Civilizations: The Mound Builders (#101)
