Aired Friday 6 December,
2:20am - 3:20amon BBC Four HD
Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit
Episode 4Mary tackles the biggest puzzle of all: why, and how, did the Roman Empire fall? Surveying the massive walls and fortifications of Britain and Germany, she discovers an empire under pressure, struggling to control its borders. Mary seeks to redefine our understanding of the so-called `Barbarian Invasions', but also shows that the Roman Empire was facing even greater challenges from within.
- Category
- Documentary / History / Miniseries
- Original air date
- 18/05/2016
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