Rome: Empire Without Limit

Historian Mary Beard answers the big questions that have fascinated people for centuries. How could a mediocre city in central Italy come to dominate such a huge area, and for so long? And why did it fall?

Historian Mary Beard answers the big questions that have fascinated people for centuries. How could a mediocre city in central Italy come to dominate such a huge area, and for so long? And why did it fall?

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How did It Happen?

E1 How did It Happen?

Professor Mary Beard examines the myths and legends of the origins of Rome.

Rome: Empire Without Limit

How Did It Work?

E2 How Did It Work?

Mary explores the physical world of the Roman Empire.

Rome: Empire Without Limit

What Is a Roman?

E3 What Is a Roman?

Mary looks at the question of identity and citizenship within the Roman Empire.

Rome: Empire Without Limit

Decline and Fall

E4 Decline and Fall

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