Civilisations: Rise and Fall

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Documentary

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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4 Episodes · 2025

What caused the demise of the greatest civilisations of the ancient world?

Cast

Sophie Okonedo

Self - Narrator

Civilisations: Rise and Fall

Seasons

Series 1

Cast

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