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Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit

Series Overview

In this four-part series classicist and historian, Professor Mary Beard draws on her immense scholarship, unique viewpoints and myth-busting approach to Roman history, to give her definitive take on the Roman Empire. How and why did it happen? In search of answers, she takes us to the most telling sites and the most revealing artifacts, and she examines the legacy the Roman Empire has left behind.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 4 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2016 – 2016

Premiered: Wed, Apr 27, 2016

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, May 18, 2016

Season 1, Episode 4: “A Roman World”

Mary tackles the biggest puzzle of all: why, and how, did the Roman Empire fall?

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Chris Mitchell

Screenplay & Story

Mary Beard

Director of Photography

Craig Hastings

Department Leadership Roster

Craig Hastings

Director of Photography

Chris Mitchell

Director

Mary Beard

Mary Beard

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 18+

18+: 18+ Restricted to Adults.

International Certification Matrix

Canada18+

18+ Restricted to Adults.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit

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What is Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit about?

In this four-part series classicist and historian, Professor Mary Beard draws on her immense scholarship, unique viewpoints and myth-busting approach to Roman history, to give her definitive take on the Roman Empire. How and why did it happen? In search of answers, she takes us to the most telling sites and the most revealing artifacts, and she examines the legacy the Roman Empire has left behind.

How many seasons does Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit have?

Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit?

Key cast members in Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit include Mary Beard.

Who created or directed Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit?

Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit was developed and directed by Chris Mitchell.