Rome: Rise Of Empire

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Rome: Rise Of Empire (2024)

Follow Darius Arya as he puts the ruins he tours into their historical and cultural contexts in this visually stunning series.

Series, 2024, Documentary, History


Rome: Rise Of Empire - TV Showtimes

Tuesday, March 31

10:00am

Rome: Rise Of Empire ‘Rome: The Eternal City’

SBS

Rome: Rise Of Empire

'Rome: The Eternal City'

SBS, 10:00am, Tue, 31 Mar 2026, 55 minutes

REPEAT

We begin on Rome's Via Appia before exploring ancient forums, temples, and markets. Then ride into Spain's Roman past, and journey to Morocco's Volubilis, where Roman and Berber cultures met.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 1


Rome: Rise Of Empire ‘Rome: The Eternal City’

SBS HD

Rome: Rise Of Empire

'Rome: The Eternal City'

SBS HD, 10:00am, Tue, 31 Mar 2026, 55 minutes

REPEAT

We begin on Rome's Via Appia before exploring ancient forums, temples, and markets. Then ride into Spain's Roman past, and journey to Morocco's Volubilis, where Roman and Berber cultures met.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 1


Wednesday, April 1

9:55am

Rome: Rise Of Empire ‘Rome In The Middle East’

SBS

Rome: Rise Of Empire

'Rome In The Middle East'

SBS, 9:55am, Wed, 1 Apr 2026, 55 minutes

REPEAT

Discover ancient Philadelphia - now Amman - then travel to Jerash, the "Pompeii of the East", visit Roman forts, Crusader castles, and the cinematic Wadi Rum desert, before exploring Petra, the awe-inspiring Nabataean city carved in rose-red stone and shaped by centuries of trade and history.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 2


Rome: Rise Of Empire ‘Rome In The Middle East’

SBS HD

Rome: Rise Of Empire

'Rome In The Middle East'

SBS HD, 9:55am, Wed, 1 Apr 2026, 55 minutes

REPEAT

Discover ancient Philadelphia - now Amman - then travel to Jerash, the "Pompeii of the East", visit Roman forts, Crusader castles, and the cinematic Wadi Rum desert, before exploring Petra, the awe-inspiring Nabataean city carved in rose-red stone and shaped by centuries of trade and history.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 2


Thursday, April 2

9:50am

Rome: Rise Of Empire ‘Rome: Edge Of Empire’

SBS

Rome: Rise Of Empire

'Rome: Edge Of Empire'

SBS, 9:50am, Thu, 2 Apr 2026, 60 minutes

REPEAT

Journey through Spain, homeland of emperors Trajan and Hadrian, from Italica's ruins to Seville and Cordoba. Explore Roman heritage and Islamic influence, plus olive oil tasting. Then trace Rome's reach along the Dalmatian Coast and inland to Serbia, where ancient cities still echo imperial grandeur.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 3


Rome: Rise Of Empire ‘Rome: Edge Of Empire’

SBS HD

Rome: Rise Of Empire

'Rome: Edge Of Empire'

SBS HD, 9:50am, Thu, 2 Apr 2026, 60 minutes

REPEAT

Journey through Spain, homeland of emperors Trajan and Hadrian, from Italica's ruins to Seville and Cordoba. Explore Roman heritage and Islamic influence, plus olive oil tasting. Then trace Rome's reach along the Dalmatian Coast and inland to Serbia, where ancient cities still echo imperial grandeur.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 3


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