Its army dominated the known world.
Its culture forms the heart of Western Civilization.
At its zenith, the Roman Empire extended from Persia to England, the Black Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.
And throughout its history, its fate rested in the hands of individuals men of genius and courage, madness and ambition.
Starting with Julius Caesar, this classic award-winning series takes a fascinating look at the public and private lives of six key men who ruled ancient Rome: Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero, Hadrian, Constantine and Justinian.