Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire

Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire shines a light on the key turning points of the Roman Empire, with a focus on the western half of the empire. The docudrama covers notable figures such as Caesar, Nero and Constantine, as well as key events like the First Jewish–Roman War and the Battle of Carthage.

It touches on the increasing wealth gap between the rich and the poor, and how a former friend turned his back on Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus over political differences. Viewers see how this former friend and the Senate spread rumours about Tiberius, resulting in his murder. In the final episode, the docudrama examines the fall of Rome, including a betrayal that occurred just two years before the official collapse, attacks coming from the east, and the mistakes of Emperor Honorius.