The Roman Empire in the First Century
The Roman Empire in the First Century is a PBS documentary series narrated by Sigourney Weaver, exploring the first hundred years of the Roman Empire. Two thousand years ago, Rome ruled the world from England to Africa and from Syria to Spain. The series looks at the Roman emperors of the time, including Augustus who was Rome's first emperor, Tiberius who was Augustus's successor, Claudius who became reluctantly to power after Caligula's murder, and Nero who brought the empire to the point of collapse. And also the series provides interesting information about everyday life in the Roman empire as well as a detailed look at important historical figures of the time. (for more detailed information: pbs.org)
The Roman Empire in the First Century: Episode 1 - Order from Chaos
Rome rises under Caesar Augustus' compassion and violence.
The Roman Empire in the First Century: Episode 2 - Years of Trial
Caligula grips Rome in fear; Judea's religious and political establishment finds Jesus a threat.
The Roman Empire in the First Century: Episode 3 - Winds of Change
Claudius rules; Britain battles Roman legions; in Judea, Paul tells of Jesus; Rome verges on disaster under Nero's reign.
The Roman Empire in the First Century: Episode 4 - Years of Eruption
Rival generals fight for control in Rome; Mount Vesuvius erupts; Emperor Trajan expands the empire.
| Web.. | The Roman Empire: In the First Century Two thousand years ago, the world was ruled by Rome, and Rome was in turmoil. From the chaos of civil war, the Roman Empire would rise even stronger to embrace hundreds of cultures, and till the soil from which western civilization would grow. www.pbs.org/empires/romans/ |