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Civilisations: Rise and Fall Series 1 Episodes

    Japan

    4/4 For 250 years, Japan has thrived, mostly cut off from the west 鈥� until US gunboats arrive.

    Rome

    1/4 A weak emperor. A divided empire. Enemies at the gate. Is this the end for ancient Rome?

    Egypt

    2/4 Cleopatra is the queen of Egypt 鈥� but will the age of the pharaohs die with her?

    Aztecs

    3/4 The world of the Aztecs is invaded by the Spanish 鈥� but is the real threat from within?