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The history of Ancient Rome is explored with a look at 500 years of Roman history, including the forging of the empire on the battlefield and the excess at the height of its power.
September 22, 2021 • 90m
Bettany Hughes explores the day in 202 B.C. when Rome took on and defeated the might of Carthage under Hannibal at the Battle of Zama.
September 30, 2021 • 66m
Exploring two of the greatest rebellions against Roman rule, including the slave revolt led by Spartacus and a revolt that nearly ended the Roman occupation of Britain.
October 7, 2021 • 90m
Bettany Hughes examines Nero's rule to discover details about his fondness for debauchery and details about his ultimate demise; Rome’s Collosseum is examinerad.
