Civilisations: Rise and Fall

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.

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Seasons

Rome

1. Rome

Air Date: 2025-11-24

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

Egypt

2. Egypt

Air Date: 2025-12-01

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?

Aztecs

3. Aztecs

Air Date: 2025-12-08

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

Japan

4. Japan

Air Date: 2025-12-15

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?

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Rating

1.0/10

Release Date

2025-11-24

Episodes

4 (1 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

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