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Barbarians Rising Season 1 Episodes

  • 2016-2016
  • 1 Season
  • History Channel
  • Documentary, Action & Adventure, Drama
  • TV-14
  • Watchlist
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As the Roman Empire expands, it encounters local populations that it considers 'barbarians', who fight back, effectively and savagely, dealing Rome one blow after another. Hannibal, Viriathus, Armenius, Spartacus and more strike back against Rome, some from without and some from within. See their struggles, their motivations, and the outcomes as these indigenous people's fight for survival, revenge and justice.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

4 Episodes 2016 - 2016

Episode 1

Resistance

Mon, Jun 6, 201684 mins

An epic 700-year battle for freedom begins as the barbarians rise against Rome; Hannibal builds a rebel alliance and conquers the Alps; the shepherd Viriathus unleashes a wave of resistance to save his people from destruction.

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Episode 2

Rebellion

Mon, Jun 13, 201684 mins

Rome brings its enemies inside its borders as the age of Empire begins

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Episode 3

Revenge

Mon, Jun 20, 201684 mins

Arminius unites the tribes and engineers an ambush attack to drive Rome out of Germania; Boudica unleashes bloody vengeance on the Empire; Rome's betrayal of the Goths ends in an apocalyptic clash.

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Episode 4

Ruin

Mon, Jun 27, 201684 mins

A documentary series on the rebel leaders who stood up to the Roman Empire, with varying degrees of success. Through narration, expert opinion and dramatized scenes we see the histories of Hannibal, Viriathus, Spartacus, Boudica, Arminius, Fritigern, Alaric, Geiseric and Attila the Hun and their struggles for independence from Rome.

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