This series explores the greatest empires in a way that has never been fully investigated. Each episode highlights and exposes the political intrigue, personal vendettas, family mayhem, acts of vengeance and the ever-evolving tension, turmoil and chaos that shaped these civilizations and led to their destruction from within.
We rank shows by quality, not popularity. Each genre has its own pool — the best title in each genre scores 100, so a great War film competes against other War films, not blockbusters. A masterpiece in a niche genre can crown its category even if most people haven't heard of it. Learn more →
