As the basis of Western civilisation, Rome is the most enduring superpower the world has ever seen. But, despite its fame, experts are still unveiling new insights into this mighty and bloodthirsty society. Using interviews and dramatic reconstructions to recreate this empire's epic history, Rome Revealed takes a new look at the culture that created the modern world.Featuring the latest discoveries, delve into every aspect of Roman life - including the bloody sporting spectacle of the gladiators in the Colosseum and the technological advances that allowed the legions to crush all opposition and conquer most of the known world. Investigating the infamous assassination of Julius Cesar and exploring whether Caligula was really the insane tyrant history suggests, also meet the legendary figures that shaped the course of the Eternal City. From the destruction of Pompeii to the fundamental changes brought about by the rise of Christianity, this is the real story of the world's greatest empire.
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Rome Revealed: Heart Of The Empire
It was the most advanced civilisation on earth, but how was Rome itself changed from swampy marsh to imperial capital?
Rome Revealed: Doomsday Pompeii
New findings reveal stories of the everyday people caught up in one of the best-known natural disasters in history: the eruption of Vesuvius.
Rome Revealed: Madness Of Caligula
Portrayed by history as a cruel madman, was Caligula really insane – or just a product of an utterly unstable world?
Rome Revealed: Ancient Superpower
For over 500 years, Rome could lay claim to being the centre of the world. How did one city acquire such an extraordinary wealth of power?
Rome Revealed: Blood In The Sand
Archaeological evidence and eyewitness accounts recreate the Colosseum's opening night, featuring beast fights, executions and a legendary duel.
Rome Revealed: Killing Caesar
Follow the meteoric rise and grisly fall of Julius Caesar, whose combination of genius, ego and ambition changed the Greco-Roman world forever.
Rome Revealed: Rise Of Christianity
Originally viewed as a mysterious cult, find out how Christianity came to be accepted as the official religion of the Roman empire.
Rome Revealed: Power Of The Legion
Go inside the ancient war machine that was the legion army, the most deadly and disciplined force in the classical world. (missing part 3 & 6))
