Rome: Empire Without Limit With Mary Beard

Mary 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