emperor of rome

Traces the lives of the last of the Roman emperors as seen through the eyes of Claudius.

In the year 44 B.C., Julius Caesar has been assassinated and civil war threatens to destroy the Republic. In the void left by Caesar's demise, egos clash and numerous players jockey for position. The brutally ambitious Mark Antony attempts to solidify his power, aligning himself with Atia, but coming to blows with her cunning son Octavian, who has been anointed in Caesar's will as his only son and heir. Meanwhile, Titus Pullo attempts to pull his friend Lucius Vorenus out of the darkness that has engulfed his soul in the wake of personal tragedy.

Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius is loyal to emperor Marcus Aurelius, so when the emperor's son murders his father, Maximus refutes him. His family murdered and escaping the executioner himself, Maximus survives and is sold as a gladiator. He returns to Rome seeking vengeance, aided by the emperor's sister, a senator and his fellow gladiators.

A biography of the first Emperor of Rome, whose leadership gave rise to the period of prosperity and progress known as the Augustan Age.

Chronicles the life of the emperor Augustus and discusses his life and works, the historical events he witnessed, his development of the Roman Empire and other related topics.

Examines the life, accomplishments & reign of Constantine. Constantine's decision to give favored status to Christianity had major implications for western history.

A wealthy young Jew and his family, experiencing changing fortunes under Roman tyranny, are affected by the life and teachings of a Nazarene named Jesus Christ.