Season 1

1. Birth of an Empire

Mary reaches back to the myths and legends of the origins of Rome.

2016-04-27 • 60 min

2. Bounds of the Empire

Mary Beard explores the physical world of the Roman Empire.

2016-05-04 • 60 min

3. Expansion and Conquest

Mary Beard takes an in-depth look at identity and citizenship within the Roman Empire.

2016-05-11 • 60 min

4. A Roman World

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

2016-05-18 • 60 min