Episode Guide
Order from Chaos; Years of Trial
Series: The Roman Empire in the First Century
Series Progress: Episode 1 of 250% Completed
A 120-minute history episode from The Roman Empire in the First Century.
At a Glance
Release DateJuly 18, 2001
TypeEpisode
LanguageEnglish
Genrehistory, documentary
Series Snapshot
Episodes2
Avg Episode120 min
You Are OnEpisode 1 of 2
Synopsis
Sigourney Weaver narrates this two-part history charting the growth of "the world's first and most enduring superpower." Part 1's first hour focuses on Augustus, the brilliant ruler who brought "Order from Chaos" following the civil wars of the first century B.C. and ushered in a Pax Romana that would last roughly 200 years. Also observed: social trends as gleaned in writings of Suetonius, Tacitus, Petronius and Ovid.
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Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 4 hours 0 minutes (2 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Relaxed Watch - Easy viewing. Perfect for casual watches.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 2 days
3 episodes/day: 1 days
5 episodes/day: 1 days
