Civilisations: Rise and Fall - Season 1

First aired: 11/24/2025 4 episodes

What caused the demise of the greatest civilisations of the ancient world?

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Episodes

1. Rome

Aired: 11/24/2025

A weak emperor. A divided empire. Barbarians at the gate. Does this perfect storm mean the end of ancient Rome?

2. Egypt

Aired: 12/1/2025

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?

3. Aztecs

Aired: 12/8/2025

The Aztecs battle to save their civilisation from Spanish invaders – but is the real threat from the enemy within?

4. Japan

Aired: 12/15/2025

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?