Name: Eight Days That Made Rome
Released: 2017-10-27T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Nathan Dean Williams, James Sutton, Nencho Balabanov

TV Show · Documentary · History

The rise and fall of one of history's most extraordinary reigns was defined by eight critical days. From Julius Caesar’s crossing the Rubicon River to Constantine’s conversion to Christianity, explore this remarkable period and meet its key figures.

2017 · 43m

Starring Nathan Dean Williams, James Sutton, Nencho Balabanov

Director Gareth Johnson

EPISODE 1

Hannibal's Last Stand

A single day of extraordinary combat set Rome on the path to greatness. Revisit this seminal day in history when Rome defeated the might of Carthage and its legendary General Hannibal.

37m
EPISODE 2

The Spartacus Revolt

Historian Bettany Hughes travels to southern Italy to revisit the day Spartacus broke out of gladiatorial prison and destabilized the Roman Republic.

38m
EPISODE 3

Crossing the Rubicon

Follow Julius Caesar and his army across the Rubicon River and into a civil war that would change Rome forever.

38m
EPISODE 4

Rome's First Emperor

The 44-year reign of Octavian was vast and far-reaching, but it may never have happened if it weren't for one critical day in 32 B.C. Witness the moment when Octavian made his devastating political move on his archrival Mark Antony.

38m
EPISODE 5

Boudica's Revenge

Discover the story of Queen Boudica, from the flogging she received at the hands of Roman forces to the fierce revolt she led in retaliation.

38m
EPISODE 6

The Downfall of Nero

June 9, 68 A.D. brought a violent end to Nero’s rule. Witness key events in Nero's life that ultimately plunged Rome into a dangerous new phase of its history–an era of civil wars and military coups.

38m