Ancient Empires

Synopsis

This seven-hour miniseries explores the foundations of the greatest empires of all time and the incredible stories of Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra.

First Air Date: 2023-09-04

Last Air Date: 2023-09-06

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 3

Networks: History

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Top Cast

Scott Cohen as Narrator
Simone Collins as Cleopatra
Patrick Wyman as Self
Aaron Irvin as Self
Simon Sebag-Montefiore as Self
Shelley Haley as Self
Robert R. Cargill as Self
Nicola Denzey Lewis as Self
Alistair Brammer as Mark Antony
Geoffrey Breton as Julius Caesar

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra. Rulers of Greek, Roman and Egyptian empires. The three most iconic, powerful and brilliant leaders in ancient history. Leaders whose lives and legacies still shape our world today.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Alexander the Great (2023-09-04)

The greatest conqueror and general in history, Alexander the Great of Macedon built one of the largest empires ever seen in just 13 years. But as he continues to push east, Alexander not only has to contend with an increasingly powerful enemy, but also the loyalty of his men, and his own growing dark side.
Ep. 2: Julius Caesar (2023-09-05)

Overcoming overwhelming odds fighting throughout the Mediterranean, Caesar's decisive actions bring him massive success and make him the most powerful man in the world; every gambler knows that luck runs out eventually.
Ep. 3: Cleopatra (2023-09-06)

The enigmatic Egyptian Queen Cleopatra's untold true story is one of a ruthless genius, doing anything necessary to cling onto power in the face of an aggressively expanding Roman Empire.