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In Ridley Scott's gripping epic, Maximus, an honorable general, defies the tyrannical Roman emperor Commodus, prompting his execution order. Despite escaping, Maximus suffers the tragic loss of his family and is captured by a slave merchant who turns him into a gladiator. Who will emerge victorious in this eternal battle between power, revenge, and honor? This acclaimed film, starring Russell Crowe, captivated audiences around the world and won five Academy Awards.

After three years fighting on the battlefield, General Marcus Vinicius returns victorious to Rome and falls in love with Lygia. Although their different beliefs are an obstacle to a relationship, Marcus manages to get Emperor Nero to intercede between them. Nominated for 8 Oscars, this hit historical drama starring Robert Taylor and Deborah Kerr is an incredible Hollywood blockbuster with strong religious content. If you have never seen it, don't miss it!

Meet Brian, portrayed by Graham Chapman, born on the same day as Jesus. He embarks on a distinct but converging odyssey, delving into a political insurgency to liberate Judea from the Romans. In Jerusalem, he leaves his mark with audacious slogans. Despite the movement's farcical nature, Brian becomes an unlikely prophet, amassing devoted followers. However, his extraordinary life is fleeting, an intense blend of wisdom and humor.

From the dawn of man to the distant future, mankind's evolution (or lack thereof) is traced. Often ridiculous but never serious, we learn the truth behind the Roman Emperor, we learn what really happened at the Last Supper, the circumstances that surrounded the French Revolution, how to test eunuchs, and what kind of shoes the Spanish Inquisitor wore.

In the heart of ancient Rome, amidst turmoil and persecution, a tale of faith, courage, and redemption unfolds as Paul's extraordinary journey is chronicled by Luke. This epic historical drama captures the struggles and triumphs of the early Christian movement, offering a profound exploration of faith and the power of love in the face of adversity.

Before Spartacus struck down his first opponent in the arena, there were many gladiators who passed through the gates onto the sand.'Spartacus: Gods of the Arena' tells the story of the original Champion of the House of Batiatus: Gannicus, in a more ruthless time before Spartacus' arrival where honor was just finding its way into the arena.

Two thousand years ago one of history's most notorious individuals was born. Professor Mary Beard embarks on an investigative journey to explore the life and times of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus - better known to us as Caligula. Caligula has now become known as Rome's most capricious tyrant, and the stories told about him are some of the most extraordinary told about any Roman emperor. Piecing together the evidence, Mary puts Caligula back into the context of his times to reveal an astonishing story of murder, intrigue and dynastic family power. Above all, she explains why Caligula has ended up with such a seemingly irredeemable reputation. In the process, she reveals a more intriguing portrait of not just the monster, but the man.

A member of a roman legion is marooned in China after an unsuccessful expedition. It is there that he crosses paths with an important chinese soldier with whom he decides to join forces to fight against a greater enemy, whose existence is not only a threat to China but to the whole world. With an attractive cast, this action-adventure film has incredible sequences and is visually stunning - don't miss it!

Intent on securing peace and prosperity throughout the mighty Roman Empire, the wise diplomat, Emperor Marcus Aurelius, calls together the local governors from all over the Empire, after conquering the Germanic tribes. With this in mind, Marcus has decided to turn over his crown and the much-coveted imperial throne to General Livius, instead of choosing his corrupt son and logical successor, Commodus. As a result, high treason and blind ambition lead to the death of Aurelius by poisoning, paving the way for a new era of oppression, endless machinations, and rapid decline. Now, as darkness prevails on the outskirts of the Empire where the Roman legions struggle to subdue the invading hordes, delusional Commodus declares himself a god, and no one is safe; not even Aurelius' daughter, Lucilla. Can anyone stop the fall of the Roman Empire?

The Roman Empire's occupation of Britain brought protection, but with their departure in the 5th century, chaos ensues. King Vortigern attempts to lead the British against the Picts. Amidst political intrigue and tribal conflicts, the fate of Britannia hangs in the balance. With historical accuracy and a compelling narrative, it's a gripping historical drama perfect for fans of the genre.

As the Roman Empire expands, it encounters local populations that it considers 'barbarians', who fight back, effectively and savagely, dealing Rome one blow after another. Hannibal, Viriathus, Armenius, Spartacus and more strike back against Rome, some from without and some from within. See their struggles, their motivations, and the outcomes as these indigenous people's fight for survival, revenge and justice.

Historian Bettany Hughes selects eight pivotal days that defined the Roman Empire and its establishment as the world's first superpower.

Rome, 1st Century AD. Aging Emperor Claudius is writing the history of his family. He starts his recollections before he was born with the court of his grandfather Caesar Augustus. He then chronicles the goings-on in the imperial court, especially the plots and murderous machinations, that brought him to this point.

In this British historical drama, the turbulent transition from Roman republic to autocratic empire, which changed world history through civil war and wars of conquest, is sketched both from the aristocratic viewpoint of Julius Caesar, his family, his adopted successor Octavian Augustus, and their political allies and adversaries, and from the politically naive viewpoint of a few ordinary Romans, notably the soldiers Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo and their families.

In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila (Tatum) arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca (Bell), Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth.

Nero's reign. The invasion of Parthia has been a fiasco. Two Roman legions have been brought to a stand still in the snowy mountains of Armenia, and the men are dying slowly in the cold. The rest of the Roman army is in Syria, only two weeks march away but the mountains swarm with Parthian patrols. Noreno, a half-Roman, is entrusted the mission of crossing the mountains to ask for help. However, he might not be the best option, he's an expert runner, but he despises Rome.