The Roman Empire

2005

Documentary

At its height, the Roman Empire encompassed Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. How did it keep prospering for over 400 years? And why did it come to a rapid end? What can we learn from the Roman Empire and what guiding principles does it offer us today?

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Production

Gedeon Programmes, NHK, France 5

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

August 1, 2005

Last Aired

August 3, 2005

Networks

France 5, NHK BS1

Created By

Serge Tignères

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

The Legions of Rome

Air date: 2005-08-01

Timgad: Africa's Rome

Air date: 2005-08-02

Greatness & Decline

Air date: 2005-08-03

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