
Civilisations: Rise and Fall
TP2025•59m•3.3/10
Documentary
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Four mighty civilisations - Rome, Egypt, Japan's Samurai and the Aztecs. Their legends remain - now priceless artefacts reveal what led them to fall into the echoes of history.
Language
EN
Status
Returning Series
First Aired
November 24, 2025
Last Aired
December 15, 2025
Networks
BBC Two
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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season

E1
Rome
Air date: 2025-11-24
A weak emperor. A divided empire. Barbarians at the gate. Does this perfect storm mean the end of ancient Rome?

E2
Egypt
Air date: 2025-12-01
The 3,000-year-old civilisation of ancient Egypt faces disaster as war, famine and a toxic dynasty threaten its survival. Will Queen Cleopatra become the last of the pharaohs?

E3
Aztecs
Air date: 2025-12-08
The Aztecs battle to save their civilisation from Spanish invaders – but is the real threat from the enemy within?

E4
Japan
Air date: 2025-12-15
For 250 years, Japan has thrived, largely cut off from western influence - until US gunboats arrive. In the face of an industrialised west, how will reformers, the shogun and the samurai class react?










