It's on the front page on FilePlanet, a RoN demo. The bad thing is that you have to be a subsciber. Nethertheless, after downloading and playing it, it brought my anticipation to a new height. Check it out.

Only a total idiot would subscibe to fileplanet. Slow/unreliable servers.

*Hint* it is no longer a fileplanet exclusive.(well, technically)

Yes, the Rise of Nations Trial Version will be generally available shortly. Features (AFAIK): 200 MB, four of 18 nations (Germans, British, Bantus, Egyptians), all eight ages, no multiplayer.

Unfortunately, I've seen no reports of any of Conquer the World in the demo, which TBS gamers may find the most interesting RoN feature.

The demo can be downloaded from the official site, ore throu gamespot.com