The Ancient Splendours of Rome

Name: The Ancient Splendours of Rome
Released: 2013-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary

When it comes to the mighty Empire of Rome, surely its greatest gift to posterity is the Colosseum that still commands the awe and admiration of people all over the world to this day. Built with 1 million bricks laid by the hands of 30,000 slaves, the Colosseum forced the Roman Genius to develop all-new building techniques which continue to benefit architects today.

2013 · 48m

EPISODE 1

The Colosseum: The Political Stage of Emperors

Centers on the single cultural artifact which best embodies the very pinnacle of Roman ingenuity and ambition - it is the great Colosseum itself. Standing 52 meters tall, with a circumference of 527 meters and a seating capacity of 50,000, and requiring 1 million bricks and 30,000 slaves to complete, it was an architectural miracle that required cutting-edge innovations.
EPISODE 2

Pompeii: The Remnants of an Empire

It had been almost like a benevolent guardian, holding the bustling sea port of Pompeii in its strong embrace and sharing its mineral wealth with the farming community, until one day Mt. Vesuvius erupted in a paroxysm of fire and fury, wiping this coastal outcrop of Roman civilization off the map for all eternity. Or so it seemed.

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Understanding the World's Greatest Structures: Science and Innovation from Antiquity to Modernity
The Mysterious Etruscans
Ancient Superstructures
Understanding Greek and Roman Technology: From Catapult to the Pantheon
The Architecture of Power: Great Palaces of the Ancient World
The Colosseum with Dan Snow
Pompeii: The New Dig

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