I, Caesar – The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire

Overview

*I, Caesar* chronicles Rome's arc from glory to collapse through six pivotal rulers: Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero, Hadrian, Constantine, and Justinian. Their stories blend brutal warfare with calculated bribery, groundbreaking innovation with deep corruption, dazzling speeches with vicious betrayals. Together, they capture the empire's most refined achievements and savage failures. At its height, Rome stretched from northern England to southern Egypt, from Spain's western coast to eastern Syria, uniting countless peoples, cultures, and climates under one rule.

Episodes

• 1

  Julius Ceasar: I Am Not King but Caesar

  Julius Caesar transformed battlefield triumphs into political dominance. His relentless ambition built an empire of staggering scale, and his name bec...

  Mar 03, 1997
• 2

  Augustus: First of the Emperors

  While Julius Caesar conquered Rome through military might, his adopted heir Augustus built the empire to last. Though named Caesar’s successor, Augu...

  Mar 10, 1997