Episode guide
Rome: Specials
9 episodes · first aired Aug 11, 2005
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- 1 The Rise of Rome Aug 11, 2005 · 24m This special promo includes clips, interviews and behind-the-scenes footage that provide an insider's view of the process of making the series.
- 2 When In Rome 23m An in-depth look at the historical accuracy of the series and its portrayal of Rome's religious practices, women, brutality, slaves, citizenry, culture, and political turmoil.
- 3 Friends, Romans, Countrymen 11m A clip-heavy EPK that introduces and examines the many characters of Rome. It's heavy on plot synopsis and base analysis, but makes succinct work of the first season's themes, heroes…
- 4 Shot by Shot: Caesar's Triumph 23m Entire documentaries aren't usually devoted to a single scene, but when it involves as much spectacle and psychological nuance as Caesar's turning point, it certainly deserves it. Key…
- 5 Shot by Shot: Gladiator 23m Another thorough "Shot × Shot" documentary focuses on a tricky gladiator battle, the weapons and armor crafted for the sequence, the composition of its shots, the scope of the sets, and…
- 6 A Tale of Two Romes 21m 753 BC, the date historians traditionally assign to the founding of Rome, is at the heart of this historical documentary. Stamp discusses the origin of the city's rivalries, the dangers…
- 7 The Making of "Rome": Season II 23m This second season doc focuses on the differences between Rome's seasons, the series' new characters, and the expanding scope of the show.
- 8 The Rise of Octavian: Rome's First Emperor 21m Stamp helms yet another historical overview, this one focused on Octavian, that mixes fact with production details to create an absorbing documentary.
- 9 Antony and Cleopatra 15m A short but satisfying look at history's so-called greatest love story, the series' approach to Antony and Cleopatra's relationship, and the manner in which the creators worked to pay…