Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Series 1
What caused the demise of the greatest civilisations of the ancient world?
Key Information
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Cast & Crew
Sophie Okonedo
Self - Narrator
Luca Saraceni-Gunner
Honorius
Leander Vyvey
Alaric
Roberto Davide
Stilicho
Jake Meniani
Mark Antony
Melissanthi Mahut
Cleopatra
Calin Bleau
Caesar
David Bedella
Moctezuma
Andressa Cardoso Fernandes
Malintzin
Adam Bond
Cortes
Yuya Sato
Shogun
Joshua Jo
Saigo
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Civilisations: Rise and Fall has 1 season with 4 episodes.
Civilisations: Rise and Fall premiered on November 24, 2025.
Yes, Civilisations: Rise and Fall is currently ongoing with new episodes.
Civilisations: Rise and Fall originally aired on BBC Two. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Civilisations: Rise and Fall has a rating of 4.8/10 based on user reviews.
Civilisations: Rise and Fall is classified as Documentary.