Civilisations: Rise and Fall
Overview
Four great civilizations—Rome, Egypt, the Samurai of Japan, and the Aztecs—have left behind enduring legends. Now, invaluable artifacts shed light on the events that caused their decline and ultimately led them to be lost to the annals of history.
Episodes
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1
Rome
A feeble emperor. A fractured empire. Invaders threatening the borders. Could this precarious situation spell the downfall of ancient Rome?
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2
Egypt
The ancient Egyptian civilization, with its rich 3,000-year history, teeters on the brink of collapse due to rampant war, devastating famine, and a co...
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3
Aztecs
The Aztecs fight fiercely to protect their civilization from the looming Spanish conquest, but is the true danger lurking closer to home?
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Japan
For 250 years, Japan has flourished, largely insulated from Western influences—until the arrival of US gunboats shakes things up. Confronted with a ...
