Building the Ancient City: Athens and Rome

The first city of a million was built two thousand years ago. But how did they make Ancient Athens and Rome work without petrol, gas or electricity? Professor Wallace-Hadrill finds out.

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First Aired on

Aug 20, 2015

1 seaons till Aug 27, 2015

Popularity: 2.4122
2 votes
Networks
(GB)
Production

Brave New Media

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Rome

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 2 episodes

Season 1

Aired

2 Episodes
  • Episode 1Athens60 min

    Documentary series exploring the ancient cities of Athens and Rome. Professor Wallace-Hadrill meets people who see ancient Athens as a model for today's great cities.

  • Episode 2Rome60 min

    Documentary series exploring the ancient cities of Athens and Rome. Professor Andrew Wallace-Hadrill reveals how the Romans made their ancient megacity run.

Crew & Team

Paul Elston

Writer

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