8 Days That Made Rome

S1, EP3 "Crossing the Rubicon"

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Bettany Hughes revisits the iconic moment when Julius Caesar led his army across the River Rubicon, ignoring the orders of the Roman Senate and effectively declaring war on his rivals in Rome; Hughes analyzes Caesar's character and health.

Original Air Date: Nov 10, 2017Smithsonian Channel44m

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