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Orestes attempts to purify Rome of barbarian influences.

Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire

The Last Emperor

Ricimer, Aegidius and Majorian compete for Imperial control.

The Puppet Master

By the close of the fourth century, Romans and barbarians live together uneasily in the empire.

The Barbarian General

As emperor of Spain, Gaul, and Britain, Constantine proves his strength against his barbarian enemies.

Constantine

Roman emperor Aurelian becomes known as the "Restorer of the World" after he succeeds in reuniting the fragmented empire in only five short years.

The Soldier's Emperor

After being ravaged by civil war and foreign invaders, Rome faces challenges posed by the new Christian religion.

Wrath of the Gods

Marcus Aurelius inherits the empire at its peak, but war soon breaks out on two fronts and a plague devastates the population; Marcus' son and successor Commodus eschews the dangerous life of a soldier for a more luxurious existence in Rome.

Rebellion and Betrayal

Despite many successes, the multitude of military campaigns begin to take their toll on Rome's finances.

The Dacian Wars

Emperor Claudius chooses to invade Britannia in an effort to maintain his place on the throne.

The Invasion of Britain

Chieftain Arminius uses his Roman military training to slaughter the Roman General Varus's army at Teutoburg Forest.

The Forest of Death

Julius Caesar attempts to annex Gaul and build his reputation while the empire churns with civil war.

Julius Caesar

Enslaved by Romans, Thracian warrior Spartacus must fight as a gladiator.

Spartacus

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