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Looking at the stories of three of ancient history's greatest rulers: Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra; their lives reveal just what it takes to rule over an ancient empire.

S1 E2 | Caesar

E3 | Cleopatra

E2 | Caesar

E1 | Alexander the Great