Rebuilding Ancient Rome

Supported by stunning 3D graphics, Dr. Darius Arya explains the purpose and architectural significance of ancient Roman buildings.

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First Aired on

Jan 01, 2015

1 seaons till Apr 09, 2015

Popularity: 3.9172
2 votes
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(US)
Status: Returning Series

In Production

Last episode: Theater of Pompey

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 15 episodes

Season 1

Aired

15 Episodes
  • Episode 1Ara Pacis4 min

    Archaeologist Dr. Darius Arya tells us that Emperor Augustus declared peace throughout the Roman Empire and commissions the Ara Pacis (Altar of Peace) to commemorate the occasion. The animator working on the 3D model explains the painted sculptures and the layout of the Ancient Roman monument.

  • Episode 2Baths of Caracalla4 min

    Dr. Darius Arya explains how the Roman Baths functioned with radiant heating and recounts the importance of the Roman Baths in the daily life of Ancient Rome.

  • Episode 3Circus Maximus4 min

    Dr. Darius Arya, archaeologist, tells us that one of Rome's oldest monuments, the Circus, was the biggest sporting venue in the ancient world and continues to be one of the largest venues ever built. It held at least 150,000 spectators. The team working on the 3D model, explain the reconstruction. (TV Episode 2015)

  • Episode 4Colosseum (TV Episode 2015)4 min

    Dr. Darius Arya, tells us that Nero confiscated the site of the Colosseum to build his Golden House. The Flavian Emperors took the land back and buiIt a sports arena. In the Middle Ages, the Colosseum was named after the "colossal" statue (originally of Nero) that stood in front of it.

  • Episode 5Curia Julia4 min

    Dr. Darius Arya offers an account of the Senate and how it burnt down several times. He explains how much of the ancient city was recycled in later phases of building. The Senate's original doors can be seen today on the Church of San Giovanni.

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