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Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit

7.620161 season18+TV SeriesDocumentary

In this four-part series classicist and historian, Professor Mary Beard draws on her immense scholarship, unique viewpoints and myth-busting approach to Roman history, to give her definitive take on the Roman Empire. How and why did it…

DirectorChris Mitchell
WriterMary Beard

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Birth of an Empire
Apr 27, 2016 7.0
E2
Bounds of the Empire
May 4, 2016 7.0
E3
Expansion and Conquest
May 11, 2016 7.5
E4
A Roman World
May 18, 2016 7.0

Cast · Directed by Chris Mitchell

MBMary Beard
Mary Beard
Self - Presenter

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Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit?

Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AcornTV and Acorn TV in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit on Netflix?

No, Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and AcornTV.

Is Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit for free?

Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit is available to stream free (with ads) on Knowledge Network in Canada.

How many seasons are in Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit?

Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2016.

Are all episodes of Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit?

No — Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.