S6·E28 Julius Caesar: Master of the Roman World

Discover the rise and fall of one of history’s most brilliant and controversial leaders. It follows Caesar’s journey from ambitious young noble to military genius and political reformer who transformed the Roman Republic into an empire. The program explores his conquest of Gaul, his daring crossing of the Rubicon, and his sweeping reforms that reshaped Roman society. Through expert analysis and dramatic reenactments, viewers see how Caesar’s charisma, intellect, and ruthless ambition won him both admiration and enemies. The episode also examines his complex relationships with Cleopatra and Brutus, culminating in his assassination on the Ides of March. Ultimately, it portrays Caesar as a visionary whose pursuit of power forever altered the course of Western civilization.