Throughout history, empires have risen to unimaginable heights, only to end in chaos and ruin. This series explores three powerful civilisations – the Roman Empire, the Carthaginian Empire, and the Old Kingdom of Egypt – uncovering the wars, diseases, climate shifts, and political turmoil that led to their respective downfall.
At the height of its power, the Roman Empire fractured due to internal discord, barbarian invasions, and deadly plagues. The Mediterranean superpower, Carthage, was annihilated by Rome, leaving little trace of its legacy, while in Egypt’s Old Kingdom, environmental disasters and political fragmentation ended the era of the pyramids.
Using expert insights, archaeological evidence, and historical records, the series reveals the hidden fragility of even the mightiest of civilisations – and the unexpected forces that sealed their fate.
