Civilisations: Rise and Fall – Series 1
2025
4 Episodes
What caused the demise of the greatest civilisations of the ancient world?
Episodes
S01E01
3.7Rome
A weak emperor. A divided empire. Barbarians at the gate. Does this perfect storm mean the end of ancient Rome?
24 Nov 202559m
S01E02
3.7Egypt
The 3,000-year-old civilisation of ancient Egypt faces disaster as war, famine and a toxic dynasty threaten its survival. Will Queen Cleopatra become the last of the pharaohs?
01 Dec 202559m
S01E03
3.3Aztecs
The Aztecs battle to save their civilisation from Spanish invaders – but is the real threat from the enemy within?
08 Dec 202559m
S01E04
4.5Japan
For 250 years, Japan has thrived, largely cut off from western influence - until US gunboats arrive. In the face of an industrialised west, how will reformers, the shogun and the samurai class react?
15 Dec 202559m