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Civilisations: Rise and Fall

4.8 IMDb tt38983231 2025 Documentary

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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Sophie Okonedo

Rome

Rome 59m A weak emperor. A divided empire. Barbarians at the gate. Does this perfect storm mean the end of…

Egypt

Egypt 59m The 3,000-year-old civilisation of ancient Egypt faces disaster as war, famine and a toxic dynasty threaten its survival.…

Aztecs

Aztecs 59m The Aztecs battle to save their civilisation from Spanish invaders – but is the real threat from the…

Japan

Japan 59m For 250 years, Japan has thrived, largely cut off from western influence - until US gunboats arrive. In…

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