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The Roman Empire in the First Century
6.3 / 10• 2001• 3h 35m•NR• English
DocumentaryHistory
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Sigourney Weaver
Narrator
LeadWhat People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Margaret Koval's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Roman Empire in the First Century is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
