Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire
TVPG
Documentary
History
Ancient history
History of the ancient Roman Empire, with a focus on the Germanic, Britannic, and other barbarian tribal wars with Rome which ultimately led to the fall of the Roman Empire.
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Sunday, May 5
The First Barbarian War
Season 1 • Episode 1
The Roman Republic must choose between a dictatorship or destruction by barbarians.
Sunday, May 5
The First Barbarian War
Season 1 • Episode 1
The Roman Republic must choose between a dictatorship or destruction by barbarians.
Sunday, May 5
The First Barbarian War
Season 1 • Episode 1
The Roman Republic must choose between a dictatorship or destruction by barbarians.
Sunday, May 5
Spartacus
Season 1 • Episode 2
Enslaved by Romans, Thracian warrior Spartacus must fight as a gladiator.
Monday, May 6
Spartacus
Season 1 • Episode 2
Enslaved by Romans, Thracian warrior Spartacus must fight as a gladiator.
Monday, May 6
Spartacus
Season 1 • Episode 2
Enslaved by Romans, Thracian warrior Spartacus must fight as a gladiator.
Monday, May 6
Spartacus
Season 1 • Episode 2
Enslaved by Romans, Thracian warrior Spartacus must fight as a gladiator.
Monday, May 6
Julius Caesar
Season 1 • Episode 3
Julius Caesar attempts to annex Gaul.
Tuesday, May 7
Julius Caesar
Season 1 • Episode 3
Julius Caesar attempts to annex Gaul.
Tuesday, May 7
Julius Caesar
Season 1 • Episode 3
Julius Caesar attempts to annex Gaul.
Tuesday, May 7
Julius Caesar
Season 1 • Episode 3
Julius Caesar attempts to annex Gaul.
Tuesday, May 7
The Forest of Death
Season 1 • Episode 4
Chieftain Arminius slaughters Roman General Varus's army.
Wednesday, May 8
The Forest of Death
Season 1 • Episode 4
Chieftain Arminius slaughters Roman General Varus's army.
Wednesday, May 8
The Forest of Death
Season 1 • Episode 4
Chieftain Arminius slaughters Roman General Varus's army.
Wednesday, May 8
The Forest of Death
Season 1 • Episode 4
Chieftain Arminius slaughters Roman General Varus's army.
Wednesday, May 8
The Invasion of Britain
Season 1 • Episode 5
Emperor Claudius chooses to invade Britannia in an effort to maintain his place on the throne.
Thursday, May 9
The Invasion of Britain
Season 1 • Episode 5
Emperor Claudius chooses to invade Britannia in an effort to maintain his place on the throne.
Thursday, May 9
The Invasion of Britain
Season 1 • Episode 5
Emperor Claudius chooses to invade Britannia in an effort to maintain his place on the throne.
Thursday, May 9
The Invasion of Britain
Season 1 • Episode 5
Emperor Claudius chooses to invade Britannia in an effort to maintain his place on the throne.
Saturday, May 11
The Dacian Wars
Season 1 • Episode 6
The multitude of military campaigns begin to take their toll on Rome's finances.
Sunday, May 12
The Dacian Wars
Season 1 • Episode 6
The multitude of military campaigns begin to take their toll on Rome's finances.
Sunday, May 12
The Dacian Wars
Season 1 • Episode 6
The multitude of military campaigns begin to take their toll on Rome's finances.
Sunday, May 12
The Dacian Wars
Season 1 • Episode 6
The multitude of military campaigns begin to take their toll on Rome's finances.
Sunday, May 12
Rebellion and Betrayal
Season 1 • Episode 7
Marcus Aurelius inherits the Roman Empire at its peak, but war soon breaks out on two fronts.
Monday, May 13
Rebellion and Betrayal
Season 1 • Episode 7
Marcus Aurelius inherits the Roman Empire at its peak, but war soon breaks out on two fronts.
Monday, May 13
Rebellion and Betrayal
Season 1 • Episode 7
Marcus Aurelius inherits the Roman Empire at its peak, but war soon breaks out on two fronts.
Monday, May 13
Rebellion and Betrayal
Season 1 • Episode 7
Marcus Aurelius inherits the Roman Empire at its peak, but war soon breaks out on two fronts.
Monday, May 13
Wrath of the Gods
Season 1 • Episode 8
Rome faces challenges posed by the new Christian religion.
Tuesday, May 14
Wrath of the Gods
Season 1 • Episode 8
Rome faces challenges posed by the new Christian religion.
Tuesday, May 14
Wrath of the Gods
Season 1 • Episode 8
Rome faces challenges posed by the new Christian religion.
Tuesday, May 14
Wrath of the Gods
Season 1 • Episode 8
Rome faces challenges posed by the new Christian religion.
Tuesday, May 14
The Soldier's Emperor
Season 1 • Episode 9
Aurelian becomes known as the "Restorer of the World" after he reunites the fragmented empire.
Wednesday, May 15
The Soldier's Emperor
Season 1 • Episode 9
Aurelian becomes known as the "Restorer of the World" after he reunites the fragmented empire.
Wednesday, May 15
The Soldier's Emperor
Season 1 • Episode 9
Aurelian becomes known as the "Restorer of the World" after he reunites the fragmented empire.
Wednesday, May 15
The Soldier's Emperor
Season 1 • Episode 9
Aurelian becomes known as the "Restorer of the World" after he reunites the fragmented empire.
Wednesday, May 15
Constantine
Season 1 • Episode 10
Thursday, May 16
Constantine
Season 1 • Episode 10
Thursday, May 16
Constantine
Season 1 • Episode 10
Thursday, May 16
Constantine
Season 1 • Episode 10
Saturday, May 18
The Barbarian General
Season 1 • Episode 11
By the close of the fourth century, Romans and barbarians live together uneasily in the empire.
Sunday, May 19
The Barbarian General
Season 1 • Episode 11
By the close of the fourth century, Romans and barbarians live together uneasily in the empire.
Sunday, May 19
The Barbarian General
Season 1 • Episode 11
By the close of the fourth century, Romans and barbarians live together uneasily in the empire.
Sunday, May 19
The Barbarian General
Season 1 • Episode 11
By the close of the fourth century, Romans and barbarians live together uneasily in the empire.
Sunday, May 19
The Puppet Master
Season 1 • Episode 12
Ricimer, Aegidius and Majorian compete for Imperial control.
Monday, May 20
The Puppet Master
Season 1 • Episode 12
Ricimer, Aegidius and Majorian compete for Imperial control.
Monday, May 20
The Puppet Master
Season 1 • Episode 12
Ricimer, Aegidius and Majorian compete for Imperial control.
Monday, May 20
The Puppet Master
Season 1 • Episode 12
Ricimer, Aegidius and Majorian compete for Imperial control.
Monday, May 20
The Last Emperor
Season 1 • Episode 13
Orestes attempts to purify Rome of barbarian influences.
Tuesday, May 21
The Last Emperor
Season 1 • Episode 13
Orestes attempts to purify Rome of barbarian influences.
Tuesday, May 21
The Last Emperor
Season 1 • Episode 13
Orestes attempts to purify Rome of barbarian influences.
Tuesday, May 21
The Last Emperor
Season 1 • Episode 13
Orestes attempts to purify Rome of barbarian influences.