Four mighty civilisations - Rome, Egypt, Japan's Samurai and the Aztecs. Their legends remain - now priceless artefacts reveal what led them to fall into the echoes of history.
- Created by
- Alexander Leith
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 4 episodes
What caused the demise of the greatest civilisations of the ancient world?
S1 E1Rome
Nov 24, 202559 min
A weak emperor. A divided empire. Barbarians at the gate. Does this perfect storm mean the end of ancient Rome?
S1 E2Egypt
Dec 1, 202559 min
The 3,000-year-old civilisation of ancient Egypt faces disaster as war, famine and a toxic dynasty threaten its survival. Will Queen Cleopatra become the last of the pharaohs?
S1 E3Aztecs
Dec 8, 202559 min
The Aztecs battle to save their civilisation from Spanish invaders – but is the real threat from the enemy within?
S1 E4Japan
Dec 15, 202559 min
For 250 years, Japan has thrived, largely cut off from western influence - until US gunboats arrive. In the face of an industrialised west, how will reformers, the shogun and the samurai class react?
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Civilisations: Rise and Fall?
- Civilisations: Rise and Fall is streaming on Britbox Apple TV channel, BBC Select Apple Tv channel. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of Civilisations: Rise and Fall are there?
- Civilisations: Rise and Fall has 1 season and 4 episodes. Status: Returning.
- When is the next season of Civilisations: Rise and Fall?
- No air date has been announced for the next episode of Civilisations: Rise and Fall. Status: Returning. The latest episode aired on December 15, 2025.
- Who stars in Civilisations: Rise and Fall?
- Civilisations: Rise and Fall stars Sophie Okonedo, Luca Saraceni-Gunner, Leander Vyvey, Roberto Davide, Jake Meniani.
