Civilisations: Rise and Fall
Four mighty civilisations - Rome, Egypt, Japan's Samurai and the Aztecs. Their legends remain - now priceless artefacts reveal what led them to fall into the echoes of history.
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What caused the demise of the greatest civilisations of the ancient world?
1.Rome
3.724-11-202559mA weak emperor. A divided empire. Barbarians at the gate. Does this perfect storm mean the end of ancient Rome?
2.Egypt
3.701-12-202559mThe 3,000-year-old civilisation of ancient Egypt faces disaster as war, famine and a toxic dynasty threaten its survival. Will Queen Cleopatra become the last of the pharaohs?
3.Aztecs
3.308-12-202559mThe Aztecs battle to save their civilisation from Spanish invaders – but is the real threat from the enemy within?
4.Japan
4.515-12-202559mFor 250 years, Japan has thrived, largely cut off from western influence - until US gunboats arrive. In the face of an industrialised west, how will reformers, the shogun and the s...
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