Tuesday Documentary I Caesar: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire Justinian: Last of the Romans
He lived more than 500 years after Caesar. He ruled from Constantinople, not Rome. But Justinian restored the Empire to its former glory one last time. He sent his armies west, where they recaptured territory lost to Barbican invasions in the 5th century, reclaiming most of the empire, that lasted for another millennium. He is remembered as "the last of the Romans."
Primary Title
- Tuesday Documentary
Secondary Title
- I Caesar: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire
Episode Title
- Justinian: Last of the Romans
Date Broadcast
- Saturday 11 December 1999
Start Time
- 20 : 00
Finish Time
- 21 : 00
Duration
- 60:00
Episode
- 6
Channel
- TV One
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Episode Description
- He lived more than 500 years after Caesar. He ruled from Constantinople, not Rome. But Justinian restored the Empire to its former glory one last time. He sent his armies west, where they recaptured territory lost to Barbican invasions in the 5th century, reclaiming most of the empire, that lasted for another millennium. He is remembered as "the last of the Romans."
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Documentary
Hosts
- Brian Cox (Narrator)