Empire Builders (2018)

Documentary · History

Throughout the centuries great empires have been erected, whose creators have governed nations, regions and continents for hundreds and even thousands of years. From the great civilizations of antiquity to the first world powers of our days, this series reviews the legacy left to us by the great empires that have written the history of humanity. Combining computer-generated images with dramatic reconstructions, experts and historians analyze the role these civilizations have played and how their heritage has survived to this day.

IMDb rating: 6.1 (40 votes)
Episode average: 7.0 +0.9 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (2018)

7.01 avg 8 episodes 7.4 → 7.1 50 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Egypt	7.4	10
2	The Romans	7.2	8
3	Moslem Empires: Ottomans, Mughals & Moors	6.9	8
4	The Mayans	7.1	8
5	The Spanish Empire	6.0	9
6	Christian Empires: Byzantium, Crusaders and Venice	7.1	8
7	Kings of Europe: France, the Habsburgs & the Russian Tsars	7.3	8
8	Japan	7.1	8