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Legends of Power With Tony Robinson
Documentary
2003
Available on Prime Video
Tony Robinson delves into the turbulent lives of a few of history's most dynamic leaders.
Documentary
2003
EPISODE 1
Richard III
In the tower of London, over 500 years age, there was a murder. Two young boys aged 9 and 12 were found dead. It was always assumed that the killer was none other than their uncle, Richard III, who murdered them to seize the throne. Richard was painted as a textbook villain from then on, but was this blood truly on his hand?
EPISODE 2
Julius Caesar, part 1
Caesar is one of the monumental figures of history: a man who forged the role of Emperor. He was enormously popular in Rome, worshipped as a brilliant general and reformer, and yet he was also hated enough to be killed by the people who knew him best. Why?
EPISODE 3
Julius Caesar, part 2
Tony examines Caesar's famous relationship with the Egyptian Queen and follows in the Emperor's footsteps on the Ides of March, 44BC, finding out whether William Shakespeare's assertion that he died on the steps of the Senate uttering the legendary words "Et tu Brute?" is fact or fiction.
EPISODE 4
Caligula
Overseeing an imperial court awash with paranoia, violence and betrayal, Caligula commanded respect, but never loyalty. Sadistic? Yes. Vain? Yes. Brutal? Very. However, was Caligula truly mad?
EPISODE 5
Nero
With a very well-connected childhood, Nero came to power at just 16 years old, and this new emperor was treated like a rock star. But away from the adulation, his life was wrapped in tragedy. As his corruption grew so did stories of his cruelty. But are the stories true? Or merely rumors?
EPISODE 6
King Harold
Tony Robinson reveals the real story behind the last great Anglo Saxon king. There was a lot more to Harold than just being the loser at the Battle of Hastings. Harold was also known to be a very charismatic leader.
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David Willcock
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