From a young, aggressive republic fighting for survival to one of the greatest empires in history, Rome’s rise was fuelled by ambition, war and the pursuit of power. Discover how Rome conquered the Ancient Mediterranean, amassed vast wealth and land, and came to dominate the Western world. But after centuries of expansion, unchecked power, political fear and the arrival of fearsome invaders would ultimately bring the Roman Empire crashing down. Featuring dramatic live-action sequences, archive footage, spectacular visual effects and commentary from leading experts and world-renowned scholars, this is the story of Rome’s staggering expansion, brutal domination and devastating collapse.