Introduction

From the myths of early Rome to the revolutions of an empire in decline, historian Mary Beard explores what made the Romans special and what made the world’s greatest empire fall.

Outline

Mary Beard reaches back to the myths and legends of the origins of Rome to gain an insight into the deep-rooted psyche of the people of Rome – a city born through fratricide and rape. But from the very beginning, Rome was also an asylum for outcasts and exiles and because of this, it adopted a uniquely inclusive approach towards its neighbours and defeated enemies. The expansion of the city brought territory in first in Italy and Sicily, where Rome first came head to head and eventually defeated her great rival, Carthage.

Mary Beard’s Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit Series

• Episode 01.
• Episode 02.
• Episode 03.
• Episode 04.

Production & Filming Details

• Presenter: Mary Beard.
• Release Date: 27 April 2016 (UK).
• Running time: 59 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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