Ancient Worlds

S01E05 The Republic Of Virtue

Richard Miles journeys through Sicily and North Africa to investigate the ascent of the Roman Republic, tracing its origins from a mythic tale of brotherly conflict to its growth into a formidable empire. Starting in a series of hilltop villages, the Romans eventually took control of the Mediterranean following their victory over Carthage. The historian contends that as Rome's territorial ambitions expanded and violence escalated, it began to undermine itself.