The eight-part series vividly brings to life the rise and fall of the Roman Empire through the lens of one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanity–the . From the savage truth of a gladiator's life as a slave-warrior to the fascinating ways Rome's Emperors used the vast amphitheater to demonstrate total power, "" offers viewers a unique and personal look inside history's most iconic empire. Each episode pinpoints one of eight key and diverse characters–all based on real people from history. Spanning several hundred years, the series unfolds chronologically, from the arena's astonishing opening day to its very last games. "" utilizes dramatic live action sequences and special effects to infuse excitement into the personal narrative of each historic character. The premium series features commentary with leading experts, world-renowned scholars and more.

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Soufiane El Khalidy, Josh Taylor, Anthony Barclay, Michael Parr, Teddy Robson, James Oliver Wheatley, Nadia Benzakour, Daniel De Bourg, Matthew Durkan, Alexander Mariotti, Doug Rao, Odimegwu Okoye, Archie Rowell, Robert R. Cargill, Carlotta De Gregori, Tamsin, Vinny Moli, Said El Hamdi, Gavin Fowler, Aron von Andrian, Timothy Blore, Michael Sheldon, Brahim Ait Ben Azzouz, Sami Fekkak, Edward Dogliani

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