Civilisations: Rise and Fall

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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.

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Returning Series

First Aired

November 24, 2025

Last Aired

December 15, 2025

Networks

BBC Two

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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?

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?

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?

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?