Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire

Synopsis: Documentary series using dramatic reconstructions and computer graphics to tell the story of the rise and fall of ancient Rome, focussing on six key turning points in Roman history. Based on extensive historical research, it reveals how the greed, lust and ambition of men like Caesar, Nero and Constantine shaped the Roman Empire. It describes how Rome destroyed Carthage, was conquered by Caesar, how it suppressed the Jewish revolt, and converted to Christianity. Cambridge Classics Professor Mary Beard advised on the series.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2006
Year of production: 2006
Notes: Broadcast in 6 parts on BBC1 beginning 21/9/2006
Documentation: A book of the same title by Simon Baker accompanies the series
Subjects: Classical studies; History
Keywords: ancient civilisations; Roman Empire; Roman Empire - drama; dramatised documentary films

Director

Nick Murphy

Producer

Mark Hedgecoe

Writer

Nick Murphy

Contributor

Mary Beard

Cast

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