Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire
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Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire

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

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

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

Released September 21, 2006

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Language
en
Status
Ended
Votes
30
Seasons
1

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Alisdair Simpson

Alisdair Simpson

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