Civilizations: Rise and Fall
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Season 1
4 episodes
1. The Fall of Rome
1. The Fall of Rome
How a perfect storm of calamitous events destroyed the once mighty Roman Empire.
51min
Nov 23, 2025
2. The Last Days of the Ptolemies in Egypt
2. The Last Days of the Ptolemies in Egypt
Despite forging bold alliances with Rome, Cleopatra couldn't save the Ptolemaic dynasty.
52min
Nov 30, 2025
3. The Collapse of the Aztec Empire
3. The Collapse of the Aztec Empire
Emperor Moctezuma built the mighty Aztec civilization. But his grip on power was fragile.
53min
Dec 7, 2025
4. The End of the Samurai in Japan
4. The End of the Samurai in Japan
The samurai represented Japan's feudal, medieval society. But their days were numbered.
52min
Dec 14, 2025
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