The events in Julius Caesar's life that drove him to his military conquests and the rule of Rome.

The story of Augustus, who went from little-known statesman and relative of Julius Caesar to Roman emperor.

How Nero's rule of Rome, which began with such promise, ended with corruption, debauchery and his suicide.

How Hadrian halted conquest and expansion, and began consolidation of the Roman Empire.

How Emperor Constantine embraced Christianity and unified a Roman world deep in crisis.

The story of Justinian, a Serbian peasant who rose to become the last great Caesar.