S1 E1 • The Rise

The Stage is set for a grand epic of war and conquest as Rome grows from a primitive village into a fledgling democracy whose influence spreads throughout the Mediterranean.

Première diffusion : 7 mars 1999

S1 E2 • Legions of Conquest

What began as an amateur citizens' army becomes the formidable legions that conquered the Western world and beyond. These are the thrilling stories behind the campaigns that brought them greatness.

Première diffusion : 7 mars 1999

S1 E3 • The Seduction of Power

From Julius Caesar to Caligula, the story of Rome is populated by towering figures who were brilliant, powerful....and, sometimes, deranged!

Première diffusion : 8 mars 1999

S1 E4 • Grasp of Empire

Rome's progress comes at a price, and the seeds of the mighty empire's downfall are sown as Romans enslave their conquered peoples, and the gap between rich and poor widens.

Première diffusion : 8 mars 1999

S1 E5 • The Cult of Order

Ancient Rome is one of history's most tolerant societies, but a growing air of decadence and a series of bizarre emperors lead to chaos and confusion.

Première diffusion : 9 mars 1999

S1 E6 • The Fall

Rome's gripping saga concludes as eccentric rulers, crippling taxes, rampant poverty and weakening borders diminish the Empire's integrity, opening the door to enemy attack and civil unrest.

Première diffusion : 9 mars 1999