Rome: Rise And Fall Of An Empire

Follow the story of General Marius, who transformed the Roman army and sent shock waves through the Republic of Rome by offering an ultimatum: dictatorship or annihilation.

When Roman generals Pompey and Crassus lead their mighty legions of soldiers and mercenaries into the lands surrounding Italy, neither could anticipate the turmoil caused by one bold mercenary - Spartacus.

Over-powerful generals and money corrupt the Roman Republic, the empire churns with civil war, and violence and murder run rampant in the streets. Julius Caesar, desperate for fame and honour, embarks on a brutal decade-long campaign to annex Gaul and build his own reputation.

As the Roman Empire expands its reaches into what is now Germany, its legions are faced with ferocious Germanic tribesmen.

It is 47 AD. The new emperor Claudius is considered by many to be the village idiot and can only hang onto his throne by waging a spectacular conquest. He chooses Britannia, a legendary land which fascinates and inspires fear in the Romans.

As expansive military campaigns and raids by Dacian tribes begin to test the Roman Empire's finances, pressure builds on Emperor Domitian.