43 min

S1 · E1 · Feb 15, 2023

Rome: Heart of an Empire Episode 1

Begin the series on the outskirts of Rome, taking the Via Appia into the city. View the impressive tombs and aqueducts that line the road, testifying to the importance of the ancient capital. Within, visit major sites that include the extensive ruins of different forum spaces and temples. Also, explore subterranean Rome, and sample the market and café scene, as lively today as two millennia ago.

37 min

S1 · E2 · Feb 15, 2023

Spain: Augustus’s Golden Province Episode 2

Riding an Iberian horse, Darius opens his tour of Spain, one of Rome’s richest provinces. Rome benefitted from the region’s mineral and agricultural wealth. The grand Roman structures still standing include the massive arched bridge and theater complex at Mérida. Also, visit Roman monuments in Segovia, including its renowned aqueduct, and descend into an ancient gypsum mine.

32 min

S1 · E3 · Feb 15, 2023

Spain: From Imperial Apex to Arab Kingdom Episode 3

Focus on Spain as the birthplace of powerful Roman emperors, including Trajan and Hadrian. Survey the imperial grandeur that still survives from their reigns, notably in the ruined city of Italica and the thriving urban centers of Cordoba and Seville. Trace the influences of the Islamic culture that ruled Spain for seven centuries after the Romans. Also, go olive oil tasting!

35 min

S1 · E4 · Feb 15, 2023

Morocco: Traces of Rome in North Africa Episode 4

Rome once ruled North Africa, cementing its control over the entire Mediterranean basin. Investigate Morocco, where Roman influences mixed with the indigenous Berbers to produce a unique culture. Visit the ruins of Volubilis, an ancient international hub, called the most beautiful Roman

39 min

S1 · E5 · Feb 15, 2023

Jordan: Rome’s Eastern Frontier Episode 5

Explore the original Philadelphia, the ancient name for present-day Amman, Jordan, which came under Roman rule in the 1st century BC. Then, visit nearby Jerash, lauded as the “Pompeii of the East” for its remarkable state of preservation. Tour a Roman desert fort, a Crusader-era castle, and finish in the otherworldly landscape of Wadi Rum, the spectacular location for Dune and other movies.

34 min

S1 · E6 · Feb 15, 2023

Petra: Rome and the Rose City Episode 6

Visit the star of Rome’s Middle Eastern domain, Petra in modern Jordan, known as the Rose City for its construction in rose-red local stone. Settled by Nabataean Bedouins, the city grew rich from the caravan trade, leading to the building of impressive temples, tombs, and other structures, many of which survive due to the arid climate and the abandonment of the site for many centuries.

35 min

S1 · E7 · Feb 15, 2023

Croatia: A Kingdom of Salt and Sea Episode 7

The Dalmatian Coast was strategically vital to Rome, which conquered it starting in the 2nd century BC. Investigate the Roman legacy, including ancient Salona and Ragusa. Near Salona is Diocletian’s Palace, a sprawling fortress built by the Dalmatia-born Emperor Diocletian around 300 CE. Also, probe the historic maritime economy of the region, which still flourishes.

37 min

S1 · E8 · Feb 22, 2023

Serbia: Crucible of Warriors Episode 8

Continue your exploration of the Roman Balkans, heading inland to modern Serbia, which was repeatedly threatened by hostile kingdoms in antiquity. The Danube River plays a prominent role here, as do a litany of Roman emperors and their public and private works in three ancient cities. As Darius shows throughout the series, ancient Rome lives on through its enduring monuments and culture.

Traveling the Roman Empire

Season 1

Rome: Heart of an Empire Episode 1

Spain: Augustus’s Golden Province Episode 2

Spain: From Imperial Apex to Arab Kingdom Episode 3

Morocco: Traces of Rome in North Africa Episode 4

Jordan: Rome’s Eastern Frontier Episode 5

Petra: Rome and the Rose City Episode 6

Croatia: A Kingdom of Salt and Sea Episode 7

Serbia: Crucible of Warriors Episode 8

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Traveling the Roman Empire

Season 1

Rome: Heart of an Empire Episode 1

Spain: Augustus’s Golden Province Episode 2

Spain: From Imperial Apex to Arab Kingdom Episode 3

Morocco: Traces of Rome in North Africa Episode 4

Jordan: Rome’s Eastern Frontier Episode 5

Petra: Rome and the Rose City Episode 6

Croatia: A Kingdom of Salt and Sea Episode 7

Serbia: Crucible of Warriors Episode 8

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