The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire

The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire is a two-part special that re-tells the staggering expansion, domination, and ultimate collapse of one of history's greatest and most cautionary civilizations.

Show Info

Network: United States History (2026 - 2026)
Schedule: Wednesdays, Thursdays at 20:00 (120 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: History
Episodes ordered: 2 episodes

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Previous Episode

The Fall

Episode 1x02; May 28, 2026

Under Emperor Trajan and then Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Empire grows to the largest, and most powerful it has ever been. But in the 160s CE, disaster strikes: Germanic invasions, the plague and a new leader; Emperor Commodus, plunges Rome into chaos

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x02: The FallMay 28, 2026
1x01: The RiseMay 27, 2026
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