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- StarsAlastair SookeVito ZagarrioLeo StevensonAlastair Sooke takes an in-depth look at the art of the Roman Empire in an attempt to refute the claims that Rome didn't produce any art of originality during its
- StarsLyall B. WatsonMichael SheenJames D'ArcyA docu-drama covering the rise and the fall of the Roman world, including the establishment of strong individual rule by Julius Caesar and the rebuilding of Rome under Nero.
- StarsLeif AndersSam MercurioKarl OtterThe historical drama details the Roman military campaigns against the barbarians. It shows how continuous wars depleted resources, a key factor in the fall of the Empire.
- StarsDiego Della ValleGiovanni Manieri EliaRossella ReaGo behind the scenes with archaeologists, architects and historians as they collaborate to restore Rome's Colosseum.
- Archaeologist Dr. Darius Arya takes us on a tour of ancient Rome and its buildings and history.
- StarsBettany HughesMali Tudno JonesCampbell FosterSifting through writings, relics and ruins, historians piece together the time before, during and after the Roman invasion of Britain.
- StarsKevin SpinkArthur CostaJustin SweetserThe Rise of Judea explores the tumultuous reign of King Herod and the ascent of Roman stewardship in Judea through the words of Flavius Josephus. From his strategic marriage and political wiles to his immense cultural development and architectural marvels, Herod's destructive ambition leads him to madness, and sets the stage for the fall of the Jewish nation.
- DirectorLouise BrayStarsSarah ParcakMark SheppardThis program follows Dr Sarah Parcak from the University of Alabama in Birmingham as she travels to the "four corners" of what was the Roman Empire and demonstrates the results of her investigations with "space archaeology".
- StarsBettany HughesMarek LichtenbergMarcel DorianHistorian Bettany Hughes selects eight pivotal days that defined the Roman Empire and its establishment as the world's first superpower.
- StarsLarry LambDarius AryaRichard MilesRome: The World's First Superpower follows award-winning actor Larry Lamb as he tells the story of Rome 3,000 years ago, an extraordinary people rose and conquered the known world. He looks at how the Romans then went onto creating the greatest empire mankind has ever seen, stretching from Britain to the middle east and how it lasted a thousand years.
- DirectorPaul ElstonStarsAndrew Wallace-HadrillLuca BondioliLuciano FattoreOn the 24th August 79 AD, the eruption of Vesuvius eradicated the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Exactly what forces did our planet unleash to kill so many people? Using modern science, the mysteries of the devastation are revealed.
- StarsChristy KenneallyThis program travels back thousands of years to the rise and fall of five ancient civilizations - the Egyptians, Greeks, Celts, Romans and Incas - to reveal the mysteries behind their ancient Gods.
- StarsRichard MilesSimon Russell BealeValerio Massimo ManfrediAn Ancient society is examined, but not just from a historical point of view. The researchers try to present and approach it as if they lived in that Classical or earlier culture, religion etcetera.
- StarsTony RobinsonAndrew Wallace-HadrillRay LaurenceThe lives of Julius Caesar, Nero, and Caligula are examined.
- DirectorJean-François Delassus
- DirectorPhil GrabskyStarsTerry JonesRick JonesElizabeth FentressWho better to scrutinize and investigate the quirkier achievements of the impressive and expansive Roman Empire than co-creator of the brilliantly accomplished question; 'What have the Romans ever done for us'? Terry Jones is in search of an answer. Unearthing the secrets of the Roman world in his own idiosyncratic and bizarre way, he reveals how ordinary people really lived in ancient Rome.
- DirectorMax BartoliMaximilian Coleman
- DirectorJeff WilkinsonStarsDan SnowGelu FloreaSally GraingerDan Snow attempts to use the latest satellite technology to reveal the secrets of the Roman Empire, identifying lost cities, amphitheatres and forts.
- DirectorHugo MacgregorStarsMary BeardTwo thousand years ago one of history's most notorious individuals was born. Professor Mary Beard embarks on an investigative journey to explore the life and times of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus - better known to us as Caligula. Caligula has now become known as Rome's most capricious tyrant, and the stories told about him are some of the most extraordinary told about any Roman emperor. Piecing together the evidence, Mary puts Caligula back into the context of his times to reveal an astonishing story of murder, intrigue and dynastic family power. Above all, she explains why Caligula has ended up with such a seemingly irredeemable reputation. In the process, she reveals a more intriguing portrait of not just the monster, but the man.
- DirectorRick DeYoungStarsJimmy DeYoungDr. Jimmy DeYoung examines the historical Roman Empire and looks at the revival of the Roman Empire that is prophesied in God's Word. Shot on location in Jerusalem, Ephesus, and Rome: Rome Rising will shed light on how current events are setting the stage for Bible prophecy to be fulfilled.
- DirectorAlain TixierStarsValérie BelMichel ChristolVéronique CanutMore than 2.000 years ago, Narbonne in today's Département Aude was the capital of a huge Roman province in Southern Gaul - Gallia Narbonensis. It was the second most important Roman port in the western Mediterranean and the town was one of the most important commercial hubs between the colonies and the Roman Empire, thus the town could boast a size rivaling that of the city that had established it: Rome itself. Paradoxically, the town that distinguished itself for its impressive architecture, today shows no more signs of it: neither temples, arenas, nor theaters. Far less significant Roman towns like Nîmes or Arles are full of ancient sites. Narbonne today is a tranquil town in Occitania. For the past 20 years, archaeological excavations have been unearthing what once constituted the importance of Narbo Martius: The excavations have brought to light the remains of a monumental Capitol, an amphitheater and of subterranean storerooms. In 2019, a large Roman necropolis of 1.500 graves was discovered at the outskirts of Narbonne. The history of the inhabitants of Narbo Martius is narrated in light of these spectacular finds. The inhabitants' origins, customs and way of life are reconstructed. Further excavations unearthed living quarters, ancient streets, wine-growing estates, docks and even a huge and extravagant villa of 2.500 square meters. Narbo Martius was Rome's first colony in Gaul and became a town of first rank importance when Cesar's legions arrived. Later, on account of Emperor Augustus' order, it was made the capital of the region: as "Rome's eldest daughter", or as second Rome, the town exercised its immense influence on the Mediterranean region for more than 300 years.
- DirectorPhilip StevensStarsBen KaneIan McKellenAnthony Riches3 Historical fiction authors walk 130miles along the Appian Way in Italy. They march from the amphitheatre in Capua to the Coliseum in Rome wearing ancient Roman armour for charity.