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Julius Caesar Revealed

Julius Caesar Revealed

2018•59m•8.0/10
DocumentaryHistory

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8.0/10(3)

Mary Beard is on a mission to uncover the real Julius Caesar, and to challenge public perception, exploring Caesar's surprising legacy.

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BBC, Lion Television

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Mary Beard

Mary Beard

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