Civilisations: Rise and Fall
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.
Cast: Sophie Okonedo
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Series 1
4 episodes
1. RomeA weak emperor. A divided empire. Barbarians at the gate. Does this perfect storm mean the end of ancient Rome?TPCC59minNov 24, 2025
2. EgyptThe 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?TPCC59minDec 1, 2025
3. AztecsThe Aztecs battle to save their civilisation from Spanish invaders – but is the real threat from the enemy within?TPCC59minDec 8, 2025
4. JapanFor 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 samurai class react?TPCC59minDec 15, 2025
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Anthony Mitchell, Alexander Leith
- Cast
- Sophie Okonedo
