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Civilisations: Rise and Fall
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Civilisations: Rise and Fall

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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Japan — Series 1

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  • Civilisations: Origins and Empires

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  • Inside Mori Clan Armour – Fear, Function, and Samurai Legacy

    Duration: 2:49
  • Turquoise Skull – Power and Influence in the Aztec Empire

    Duration: 3:12
  • Cleopatra and Isis – The Political Power of a Goddess

    Duration: 3:09
  • Honorius’ Gold Coins – How propaganda was used to legitimise Rome’s child Emperor

    Duration: 2:25
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