Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire
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Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire

"How greed, violence and betrayal helped create and destroy the ancient world's great superpower."

7.6(29)
20061 SeasonsHD
Documentary

Turning points in ancient Roman history and some of the Empire's greatest stories are brought to life in this drama documentary series.

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Cast

Alisdair Simpson

Alisdair Simpson

Narrator (voice)

Michael Sheen

Michael Sheen

Emperor Nero

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