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Civilisations: Rise and Fall

Civilisations: Rise and Fall (2025)

November. 24,2025

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Civilisations: Rise and Fall

Four mighty civilisations - Rome, Egypt, Japan's Samurai and the Aztecs. Their legends remain - now priceless artefacts reveal what led them to fall into the echoes of history.

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Civilisations: Rise and Fall

2025

Four mighty civilisations - Rome, Egypt, Japan's Samurai and the Aztecs. Their legends remain - now priceless artefacts reveal what led them to fall into the echoes of history.

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 2025

4 Episode

Episode 1 - Rome

November. 24,2025

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

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Episode 2 - Egypt

December. 01,2025

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?

Episode 3 - Aztecs

December. 08,2025

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

Episode 4 - Japan

December. 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?

Four mighty civilisations - Rome, Egypt, Japan's Samurai and the Aztecs. Their legends remain - now priceless artefacts reveal what led them to fall into the echoes of history.