Barbarians Rising

This intriguing History Channel miniseries offers a remarkable look at the glory that was the Roman Empire--as seen through the perspectives of those who sought to topple it over the course of seven centuries. The campaigns of Hannibal (Nicholas Pinnock), Spartacus (Ben Batt), Atilla (Emil Hostina), Arminius (Tom Hopper), Fritigern (Stephen Waddington), Boudica (Kirsty Mitchell), Viriathus (Jefferson Hall), Alaric (Gavin Drea) and Geiseric (Richard Brake) are memorably dramatized. 5 2/3 hrs. on 2 discs. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.