The story of Roman youth Gaius Julius as he travels through six countries around the Mediterranean as his military, political and love life unravels.
EPISODE 1
A Youth in Suburra
Orphaned and sickly, the adolescent Julius must flee Rome and live on the run for several years.
EPISODE 2
The Path to Power
Julius at the age of 30, embarks on the cursus honorum, the "career of honors" for young patricians.
EPISODE 3
Discoverer of Worlds
Caesar seizes the first pretext to venture north into Celtic Gaul.
EPISODE 4
Crossing the Rubicon
In January 49 BCE, Caesar crosses the Rubicon to confront his conservative enemies in the Senate.
EPISODE 5
A Meeting with Death
On March 15, 44 BCE, Caesar is killed at the age of 55 in the Senate.