Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit (2016) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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 happen? In search of answers, she takes us to the most telling sites and the most revealing artifacts, and she examines the legacy the Roman Empire has left behind.
TV-PG • 2016 • 1 season
This four-part documentary series hosted by classicist Mary Beard offers an academic exploration of the Roman Empire, focusing on its history, artifacts, and societal impact. Parents should be aware that the series discusses mature themes such as historical warfare, slavery, religious persecution, and sexual violence in a clinical, documentary style. Nudity is limited to historical museum statues, and substance use is restricted to… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit appropriate for kids?
This four-part documentary series hosted by classicist Mary Beard offers an academic exploration of the Roman Empire, focusing on its history, artifacts, and societal impact. Parents should be aware that the series discusses mature themes such as historical warfare, slavery… Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit
The series frequently features historical artwork, including classical statues of both men and women, that depict full frontal nudity and anatomical details.
Violence and gore in Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit
While there is no graphic footage, the series contains verbal descriptions of historical violence, including accounts of warfare, the destruction of Carthage, crucifixion, and the persecution of early Christians in the Coliseum.
Language in Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit
Language is very mild, consisting of occasional, non-aggressive uses of words like "damn" in historical commentary.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit
There are brief, passing shots of tourists in public spaces drinking alcohol or smoking cigarettes in the background of location footage.
Mature themes in Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit
The show discusses mature historical topics, including slavery, the abuse of women, the trauma of invasion, and the societal collapse of an empire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit is best for ages 12+. It's rated TV-PG. This four-part documentary series hosted by classicist Mary Beard offers an academic exploration of the Roman Empire, focusing on its history, artifacts, and societal impact. Parents should be aware that the series…
What age rating does Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit have?
Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit about?
This four-part documentary series hosted by classicist Mary Beard offers an academic exploration of the Roman Empire, focusing on its history, artifacts, and societal impact. Parents should be aware that the series discusses mature themes such as historical warfare, slavery, religious persecution, and sexual violence…
How many seasons does Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit have?
Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit.
How violent is Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit?
Violence isn't a standout concern across Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit per our reviewers.
Is the language in Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit.
What mature themes appear in Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit.
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