Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit
In this four-part series classicist and historian, Professor Mary Beard draws on her immense scholarship, unique viewpoints and myth-busting approach to Roman history, to give her definitive take on the Roman Empire. How and why did it happen? In search of answers, she takes us to the most telling sites and the most revealing artifacts, and she examines the legacy the Roman Empire has left behind.
Seasons
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2016-04-27
Mary reaches back to the myths and legends of the origins of Rome.
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2016-05-04
Mary Beard explores the physical world of the Roman Empire.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2016-05-11
Mary Beard takes an in-depth look at identity and citizenship within the Roman Empire.
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 2016-05-18
Mary tackles the biggest puzzle of all: why, and how, did the Roman Empire fall?
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Rating
7.0/10
Release Date
2016-04-27
Episodes
4 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Production Companies
Lion Television