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Civilisations: Rise and Fall

Civilisations: Rise and Fall

★ 4.8/10•2025•59m•TP•Documentary
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime59m
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 24, 2025

Episodes

Episode 1 - RomeE159m

Rome

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

Nov 24, 2025

Episode 2 - EgyptE259m

Egypt

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?

Dec 1, 2025

Episode 3 - AztecsE359m

Aztecs

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

Dec 8, 2025

Episode 4 - JapanE459m

Japan

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 samurai class react?

Dec 15, 2025

Actors

Sophie Okonedo

Sophie Okonedo

Self - Narrator

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