The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire

The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire (2026)

A two-part special that re-tells the staggering expansion, domination, and ultimate collapse of one of history’s greatest and most cautionary civilizations. Rome is a young and aggressive republic fighting for survival in the dog-eat-dog world of the Ancient Mediterranean but driven by an ambitious leadership with plans to expand. Waging war on its neighbors brings vast wealth, power, and land without limits. Under its emperors, the Roman Empire dominates the Western world, before an intricate web of events, absolute unchecked power, and new fearsome invaders bring it crashing down after a thousand years of gore and glory. Utilizes dramatic live action sequences, archive, and special effects to bring to life the crucial players in Rome’s history. Featuring commentary with leading experts and world-renowned scholars.

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  • First Air Date: 2026-05-27
  • Last Air Date: 2026-05-28
  • Total Seasons: 1
  • Total Episodes: 2
  • Episode Runtime: 84 min.
  • Network: History

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    • Seasons

    • Season 1

      2 Episodes

    Cast

    • Campbell Scott

      Narrator

    • Bettany Hughes

      Self

    • Josh Taylor

      Domitian / Domition

    • Simon Thorp

      Marcus Licinius Crassus / Marcus Aurelius

    • Darius Arya

      Self

    • Simon Sebag-Montefiore

      Self

    • Robert R. Cargill

      Self

    • Alexander Mariotti

      Self

    • Corey Brennan

      Self

    • Yohuru Williams

      Self