Ancient Roads : from Christ to Constantine by
Takes viewers on an exciting and visually stunning journey to the historic places where Christianity was born and grew to its place as the official religion of the Roman Empire. Join author and distinguished history professor Jonathan Phillips as he sets out on a 12,000 mile journey of a lifetime, traveling the ancient roads to the very places where Christianity began.
Augustus by
"Caesar has been assassinated. As the Roman Empire struggles to regain itself, a young Emperor steps forward, prepared to claim the abandoned throne. He is Augustus - appointed to the Roman Consul at only 19 years of age and determined to leave the mark of his rule for centuries to come"
Caligula: 1400 days of terror by
Caligula ruled the Roman Empire for less than four years and died at 28, but he is notorious for lunacy, murder and lust. This program tries to discover what drove him to behave this way, believing that he led a life of anguish.
Hadrian's Wall: Edge of the Empire by
The construction of Hadrian's Wall began in 122AD to separate the Romans from Barbarians and was built under the direct orders of Emperor Hadrian. This program provides a glimpse of the history and military life during the Roman occupation. Computer graphics and animation illustrate the film, and historians and authorities provide commentary and analysis.
Lost Ships of Rome by
In 2009, a team of marine archaeologists carrying out a sonar survey of the seabed around the remote Italian island of Ventotene made an astonishing discovery. The wrecks of five ancient Roman ships were found in pristine condition, each one fully laden with exotic goods. Remarkably, much of the cargo remained exactly as the ancient Roman crews had loaded it, suggesting that these ships had not capsized but had gone to the bottom of the sea intact and upright.
I, Caesar : The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire by
The public and private lives of six key men who ruled the Roman Empire: Julius Caesar; Augustus; Nero; Hadrian; Constantine; and Justinian. Includes unequaled location footage; unseen images; and careful re-enactments bringing the series to life.
The Roman Empire in the first century by
The Last Days of Richard III contains a new and uniquely detailed exploration of Richard's last 150 days, and explores these events from the standpoint of Richard himself and his contemporaries. By deliberately avoiding the hindsight knowledge that he will lose the Battle of Bosworth Field, we discover a new Richard: no passive victim, awaiting defeat and death, but a king actively pursuing his own policies and agenda. It also re-examines the aftermath of Bosworth: the treatment of Richard's body; his burial; and the construction of his tomb. Based on newly discovered evidence and wider insights it explores the motives underlying these events. And there is the fascinating story of why, and how, Richard III's DNA was rediscovered, alive and well, and living in Canada. John Ashdown-Hill has produced a stimulating and thought-provoking account of the end of Richard's life. Even readers very familiar with his short life will discover a new and fascinating picture of him.
Pompeii: Buried Alive by
The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius destroyed the city of Pompeii and preserved a record of ancient life.