Civilisations: Rise and Fall

Civilisations: Rise and Fall

2025 1 Seasons ⭐ 4.8
Documentary

Four mighty civilisations - Rome, Egypt, Japan's Samurai and the Aztecs. Their legends remain - now priceless artefacts reveal what led them to fall into the echoes of history.

Seasons

1. Rome

2025-11-24 • ⭐ 3.0

A weak emperor. A divided empire. Barbarians at the gate. Does this perfect storm mean the end of ancient Rome?

2. Egypt

2025-12-01 • ⭐ 3.0

The 3,000-year-old civilisation of ancient Egypt faces disaster as war, famine and a toxic dynasty threaten its survival. Will Queen Cleopatra become the last of the pharaohs?

3. Aztecs

2025-12-08 • ⭐ 2.8

The Aztecs battle to save their civilisation from Spanish invaders – but is the real threat from the enemy within?

4. Japan

2025-12-15 • ⭐ 3.3

For 250 years, Japan has thrived, largely cut off from western influence - until US gunboats arrive. In the face of an industrialised west, how will reformers, the shogun and the …

Top Cast

Sophie Okonedo
Sophie Okonedo

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