In "Julius Caesar," Brutus upholds liberty against tyranny. But what is tyranny? Presenter Brian Cox examines how William Shakespeare's play challenges all political systems and all definitions of tyranny, challenging us to wonder how well we even know ourselves.

Originally released by PBS, 2018. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on December 04, 2018.

Appeal of Brutus and Political Themes (5:13); --"Beware the Ides of March" (3:05); -- Conspiracy Takes Shape (7:58); -- Brutus Decides (6:59); -- Presidential Assassinations (3:37); -- "Et tu, Brute?" (5:39); -- "Friends, Romans, Countrymen …" (6:27); -- Donald Trump Controversy (2:07); -- Mob Violence Unleashed (2:09); -- Fracturing Alliance, Caesar's Ghost (4:38); -- Conspirators Lose (5:04); -- Credits: Julius Caesar with Brian Cox (1:02); .