E1 - Birth of an Empire

Aired: April 27, 2016

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

E2 - Bounds of the Empire

Aired: May 04, 2016

Mary Beard explores the physical world of the Roman Empire.

E3 - Expansion and Conquest

Aired: May 11, 2016

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

E4 - A Roman World

Aired: May 18, 2016

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