September 30, 2008
It is 113 BC Rome is a Republic, a small empire that clings to the rim of the Mediterranean. Though a democracy in name and spirit...Read more
October 6, 2008 • 42m
When Roman generals Pompey and Crassus lead their mighty legions of soldiers and mercenaries into the lands surrounding Italy, nei...Read more
October 13, 2008 • 42m
It is 60 BC. Over-powerful generals and money corrupts the Roman Republic. The empire churns with civil war, and violence and murd...Read more
October 20, 2008 • 42m
As the Roman Empire expands its reaches into what is now Germany, its legions are faced with ferocious Germanic tribesmen. In 9 AD...Read more
October 27, 2008 • 42m
It is 47 AD. The new emperor Claudius has lost the respect of those he seeks to rule. He can only hang onto his throne by waging a...Read more
November 3, 2008 • 42m
Despite the Empire's successes, the extensive military campaigns begin to take their toll on Rome's finances. When Dacian tribes r...Read more
November 10, 2008 • 44m
It is 162 AD. Marcus Aurelius inherits the empire at its peak. Peace and prosperity have reigned for a hundred years, and the impe...Read more
November 17, 2008 • 42m
It is the beginning of the third century and Rome is in crisis. Ravaged by civil war and foreign invasions, it now faces an even g...Read more
November 24, 2008 • 42m
Near the end of the third century, civil war has torn the empire apart and left its borders vulnerable to barbarian invasion. Roma...Read more
December 1, 2008 • 42m
As emperor of Spain, Gaul, and Britain, Constantine proves his strength against his barbarian enemies. But when the other Roman em...Read more
December 8, 2008 • 42m
By the end of the fourth century, Romans and barbarians live together uneasily in the empire, a situation that often explodes into...Read more
December 15, 2008 • 42m
In 450 AD, Rome is a mere shadow of its former self. Gone is the superior civilisation and great expanses of land. Now, Roman rule...Read more
December 22, 2008 • 43m
In the middle of the fifth century, as the Empire fights a losing battle against its formidable barbarian opponents, one Roman nam...Read more