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1998312 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

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Rome: Power & Glory

1998312 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Filmed in ten countries, the documentary features reenactments and location footage of iconic sites like the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.

“The dramatic Rise and Fall of history's most powerful empire.”

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Filmed in ten countries, the documentary features reenactments and location footage of iconic sites like the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.

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Lynn Doughertydirector

Lynn Doughertywriter

Richard Brilliantcast

Shelley Haleycast

Keith Hopkinscast

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The Colosseum and the Roman Forum stand as symbols of an empire that thrived for over 1,000 years. "Rome: Power & Glory" presents the grandeur of ancient Rome, detailing its architectural achievements and immense wealth. It also covers significant challenges faced by the empire, including barbarian invasions and moral decline. Filmed across ten countries, the documentary includes insights from historians and reenactments at notable historical sites.

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