Movies and TvShows featuring "roman-history" theme.

Barbarians is a historical drama TV show set in 9 CE that tells the story of the battle between Germanic tribes and the Roman Empire. The plot follows a group of Germanic warriors who unite to take on the powerful Roman legions. The show explores themes of war, oppression, and the clash of cultures.

Romulus is an action-packed drama series that takes place in ancient Rome, exploring the foundation myth of Romulus and Remus. It delves into the violent tribal wars, battles, and the intriguing story of the vestal virgins. With elements of fantasy and history, this TV show is an exciting journey into classical antiquity.

Bettany Hughes relives eight pivotal days that defined the Roman Empire and made it the world's first superpower.

A British architect travels to Rome to oversee an exhibition of his work, but his failing marriage, illness, and paranoia send him into a downward spiral.

In ancient Rome, the twin brothers Romulus and Remus struggle with each other for power and control over the newly founded city. As the sons of the god Mars, they must navigate the treacherous world of politics, violence, and religion, leading to a tragic and violent end.

Nero is a biographical drama that depicts the rise and fall of Roman Emperor Nero. Set in the 1st-century Roman Empire, the movie explores the political intrigues, power struggles, and debauchery that surrounded Nero's reign. From his relationship with his mother Agrippina and his tutor Seneca to his tyrannical rule and ultimate downfall, Nero's story is brought to life in this captivating TV mini-series.

Pompeii: The Last Day is a disaster film based on the events surrounding the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. It follows the story of various characters, including a gladiator, a slave, and an admiral, as they struggle to survive the cataclysmic event. The film delves into the archaeological evidence and historical accounts to present a semi-documentary-style retelling of the destruction of Pompeii and the nearby city of Herculaneum. With intense scenes of volcanic eruption, suffocation, and panic, it offers a gripping portrayal of the catastrophic event that buried the cities under pumice and ash.

Colosseum: Rome's Arena of Death aka Colosseum: A Gladiator's Story is a 2003 BBC Television docudrama which tells the true story of Verus a gladiator who fought at the Colosseum in Rome.

Years after the Second Punic War, Scipio Africanus finds himself generally unliked, despite his defeat of Hannibal Barca. He and his brother, Scipio Asiaticus, are accused by Marcus Porcius Cato of the theft of 500 talents intended for Rome.

A story about one of the most famous and mysterious archaeological sites in the world.

A story of the Second Punic Wars, beginning with Scipio's futile pleas to the Roman Senate to build an army to battle Hannibal, that climaxes with the battle of Zama.

Syracuse lies between the warring nations of Rome and Carthage; as long as the balance of power between the nations remains intact, both nations are willing to preserve the neutrality of Syracuse. However, Rome has now gotten the upper hand in its struggle for power. The fate of Syracuse lies in the hands of its leader, the famed inventor and scientist Archimedes.

In this costume epic, the last days of Julius Caesar are chronicled.

Carter, an art conservator, arrives in Italy to restore a fresco in an old church. He discovers that the strange locals are hiding something and a mystery relating to a nearby lake that legend says was created by a meteor.

After General Flavius Aetius frees the Roman Empire from the clutches of Attila the Hun, Rome is once again secure. However, this assurance is short-lived, as Attila is no longer a threat, it only brings the Germanic tribes to once again unite against Rome. As the growing power of General Flavius Aetius becomes a threat to the Roman Senate, and the Emperor of Rome, Flavius becomes a victim of assassination to the Roman political hierarchy, which leaves Rome to two decades of corruption and turmoil. This unrest causes an intense decline in its infrastructure, finally brings the Empire to its inevitable demise. Leaving the Barbarians to finally fulfil their 400 years old dream, to destroy Rome once and for all.

Warrior Challenge was a 2003 PBS reality television series. The show, produced by WNET in association with Channel 5 in Britain, premiered May 6, 2003 and lasted four episodes. The show involved volunteer American and British military personnel and public workers competing in historically accurate simulations of military life in the given time period. Along the way, the competitors vied in challenges. Unlike reality shows on commercial networks, there was no winner of the show; thus, no prizes were awarded. While the show appeared to be a response to the reality craze that Survivor created, the show's executive producer Beth Hoppe claimed that the show's objective was to "show what modern people do when they're faced with these historic challenges."