Series synopsis
Ancient Empires is an American documentary television series that premiered on History on September 4, 2023. It ended on September 6, 2023. It stars Scott Cohen, Simone Collins, Patrick Wyman and Aaron Irvin.
This seven-hour miniseries explores the foundations of the greatest empires of all time and the incredible stories of Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra.
Premise
This seven-hour miniseries explores the foundations of the greatest empires of all time and the incredible stories of Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Scott Cohen as Narrator
- Simone Collins as Cleopatra
- Patrick Wyman as Self
- Aaron Irvin as Self
- Simon Sebag-Montefiore as Self
- Shelley Haley as Self
- Robert R. Cargill as Self
- Nicola Denzey Lewis as Self
Guest cast
- Alistair Brammer as Mark Antony
- Geoffrey Breton as Julius Caesar
- Ian Beattie as Pompey Magnus
- James Oliver Wheatley as Vercingetorix
- Jamie Bacon as Hephaestion
- Ciarán Owens as Pothinus
- Ilyas El Boubakraoui as Theos
- Joseph Balderrama as Parmenion
- Tom York as Alexander the Great
- Leon Ockenden as Phillip II
- Grace Calder as Olympias
- Priya Blackburn as Arsinoe
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | September 4, 2023 | September 6, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alexander the Great The greatest conqueror and general in history, Alexander the Great of Macedon built one of the largest empires ever seen in just 13 years. But as he continues to push east, Alexander not only has to contend with an increasingly powerful enemy, but also the loyalty of his men, and his own growing dark side. |
September 4, 2023 |
| 2 |
Julius Caesar Overcoming overwhelming odds fighting throughout the Mediterranean, Caesar's decisive actions bring him massive success and make him the most powerful man in the world; every gambler knows that luck runs out eventually. |
September 5, 2023 |
| 3 |
Cleopatra The enigmatic Egyptian Queen Cleopatra's untold true story is one of a ruthless genius, doing anything necessary to cling onto power in the face of an aggressively expanding Roman Empire. |
September 6, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | History |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 4, 2023 |
| Last aired | September 6, 2023 |
| Runtime | 107 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 20:00:00 |