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Was Pontius Pilate weak? Did he allow Jesus to be crucified at the demand of others? Perhaps he had his own motives for allowing Jesus's fate.

Pilate: The Man Who Killed Christ

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Here is a fascinating look at the public and private lives of six key men who ruled ancient Rome: from Julius Caesar to Nero and Hadrian.

I, Caesar: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire

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Nero's opulent house, the largest building on Earth at the time, was a place of violence, perversion, and the high arts of the Roman Empire.

Nero's Golden House

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Most of the precious artifacts of King Tut's tomb were safely kept out of sight, and have been reconstituted at the Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza.

King Tut: Forgotten Treasure

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Caligula was the first Roman emperor to be assassinated. In this film, historian Mary Beard paints a portrait of the monster and the man.

Caligula: Paranoia and Brutality in Ancient Rome

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The influence of Confucius on justice and morality has been profound, and his life and work are key to understanding China's rise in the modern world.

Confucius: The Creator of the Golden Rule

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General, dictator, politician. In life, he shaped the Roman world we know today. Now let's go on a mission to reveal the real Julius Caesar.

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Heroes and Villains of the Ancient World