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Dictator for Life

Season 1 Episode 3 | 2m 47s

As Caesar steadily draws ever more power to himself, his position utterly undermines the founding principle of the Roman Republic - that power must be shared. As he makes plans to leave Rome and conquer Parthia, he resolves to tighten his hold on power absolutely – and is declared "dictator for life." It is the point of no return. And it seals his fate.

Extras
Caesar implements a program of reforms, even amending the Roman calendar.
When Caesar fails to stand for a delegation of Senators, it is seen as a symbolic moment.
Caesar’s ambition turns to tyranny, and a handful of senators plot his downfall.
The Senate debates whether to recall Caesar from Gaul – and risks a dangerous escalation.
The impromptu funeral of murdered Senator Clodius sets the Senate house on fire.
As the Triumvirate’s grip on Rome falters, Caesar calls Pompey and Crassus to a meeting.
Events beyond Caesar’s control threaten to unravel his plans, and leave him isolated.
When a man invades a female-only ceremony at Caesar’s home, it threatens his career.
Caesar is a middle-ranking Senator, but with an eye on the top job: the Consulship.
After a planned coup is exposed, Rome’s Senators debate the fate of the conspirators.
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