Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire
“How greed, violence and betrayal helped create and destroy the ancient world's great superpower.”
2006•TV-14•1 Seasons•6 Episodes•7.6•Ended
Documentary
Turning points in ancient Roman history and some of the Empire's greatest stories are brought to life in this drama documentary series.
Creator
James Wood
Network
BBC One
Origin
GB
Cast
Alisdair Simpson
Narrator (voice)
Michael Sheen
Emperor Nero
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