The Roman Empire in the First Century
Genres
Overview
Two thousand years ago, at the dawn of the first century, the ancient world was ruled by Rome. Through the experiences, memories and writings of the people who lived it, this series tells the story of that time - the emperors and slaves, poets and plebeians, who wrested order from chaos, built the most cosmopolitan society the world had ever seen and shaped the Roman empire in the first century A.D.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
215 min
Release Date
2001-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
5.4
Sigourney Weaver
Narrator
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