Travel back in time to one of the most glorious empires in history. For over 1,000 years, Rome was the center of the known world, bringing to her subjects a common language, shared culture and wealth beyond imagination. But war, barbarian attacks and moral decay eventually took their toll, and the empire slowly began to crumble. Experience ancient history come to life, from Rome's primitive beginnings to the height of its glory – and its eventual downfall. Filmed in 10 countries, this documentary combines location footage of ancient monuments, detailed reenactments, period art and writings, and fascinating insights from scholars and public figures. Witness the ancient world come to life – and see history in all its drama.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Peter Coyote
Crew: Ed Fields, Joel Westbrook, Penny Trams, Michael Mayers, Nicholas D. Knowland, Charlie Barnett
Country: US
Studio: TLC, Discovery
Runtime: 26:14 minutes
Quality: HD
First air date: Mar 07, 1998
Last air date: Mar 15, 1998
Episode: 8 Episode
Season: 1 Season
IMDb: 3
Keywords:roman empire, ancient rome