Many people are fascinated by ancient civilizations, and filmmakers have long mined that fascination, from Ancient Egypt to the Roman Empire. Roman Empire movies, in particular, hold a special appeal: ...

"The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire" represents one more attempt to research and analyse this sequence of historical events but generation after generation of imperialistic and ambitious leaders ...

“The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire” is a two-part special that re-tells the staggering expansion, domination, and ultimate collapse of one of history’s greatest and most cautionary civilizations.

The story of one of the world’s most powerful civilizations comes to life this week with the two-night premiere of “The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire” on History Channel. The two-part documentary ...