
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…
Documentary • Series • 2025 • 1 season
Starring: Sophie Okonedo

S1 E1 - Rome
A weak emperor. A divided empire. Barbarians at the gate. Does this perfect storm mean the end of ancient Rome?
Nov 24, 2025 • 59m

S1 E2 - 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 • 59m

S1 E3 - Aztecs
The Aztecs battle to save their civilisation from Spanish invaders – but is the real threat from the enemy within?
Dec 8, 2025 • 59m

S1 E4 - 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 • 59m
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.
Documentary • TV Series • 2025