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Ancient Empires
Ancient Empires

Ancient Empires

—Looking at the stories of three of ancient history's greatest rulers: Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra; their lives reveal just what it takes to rule over an ancient empire.
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Season 13 of 3 Episodes

  • The greatest conqueror and general in history, Alexander the Great of Macedon built one of the largest empires ever seen in just 13 years.

  • Overcoming overwhelming odds fighting throughout the Mediterranean, Caesar's decisive actions bring him massive success and make him the most powerful man in the world; every gambler knows that luck runs out eventually.

  • The enigmatic Egyptian Queen Cleopatra's untold true story is one of a ruthless genius, doing anything necessary to cling onto power in the face of an aggressively expanding Roman Empire.

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2 episodes will be broadcast over the next two weeks

    Cleopatra
    Alexander the Great
  • Cleopatra

    The enigmatic Egyptian Queen Cleopatra's untold true story is one of a ruthless genius, doing anything necessary to cling onto power in the face of an aggressively expanding Roman Empire.
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  • Alexander the Great

    The greatest conqueror and general in history, Alexander the Great of Macedon built one of the largest empires ever seen in just 13 years.
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Looking at the stories of three of ancient history's greatest rulers: Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra; their lives reveal just what it takes to rule over an ancient empire.

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