Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit
Professor Mary Beard returns to Rome in this documentary exploring another dimension of classical history. In this series, Beard asks what made the Romans special and discusses why they were able to build empires at such a large scale. Myths and legends surrounding the origins of Rome are dissected and viewed from the point of view of the citizens of the time. Episodes deal with the subject of dual-identities and cultural influences as the civilisation expanded overseas. Beard ultimately reveals the factors that led to the decline of the empire.
Starring
Mary Beard