Ancient Empires

Season 1

Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra. Rulers of Greek, Roman and Egyptian empires. The three most iconic, powerful and brilliant leaders in ancient history. Leaders whose lives and legacies still shape our world today. To survive and succeed they had to be unique - strategic, ruthless and charming. The story of their epic lives reveals just what it takes to rule over an ancient empire.

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S1 E1 - Alexander the Great
September 3, 2023
1 h 48 min
13+
The greatest conqueror and general in history, Alexander the Great of Macedon built one of the largest empires ever seen in just 13 years.
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S1 E2 - Caesar
September 4, 2023
1 h 48 min
16+
Overcoming overwhelming odds fighting throughout the Mediterranean, Caesar's decisive actions bring him massive success and make him the most powerful man in the world.
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S1 E3 - Cleopatra
September 5, 2023
1 h 27 min
16+
The enigmatic Egyptian Queen's untold true story is one of a ruthless genius, doing anything necessary to cling onto power in the face of an aggressively expanding Roman Empire.
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