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Ancient Mysteries – The Odyssey of Troy

  Narrated by Kathleen Turner, this episode of A&E’s Ancient Mysteries takes viewers on an archaeological expedition to modern-day Turkey and the site of the legendary fallen city of Troy. Read More

Roman Invasions – The Arrival of Caesar

  In 55 BC the ambitious Julius Caesar, Emperor of Rome turned envious eyes towards the mysterious Isle of Britain.  Within a few short years, the mighty Roman war machine Read More

Roman City

  The glories of Ancient Rome are explored in Roman City, based on David Macaulay’s acclaimed book. This animated and live-action video recounts life in Verbonia, a fictional city in Read More

Ancient Greece – The Traditions of Greek Culture – Volume 2

  Volume 2 Bacchus, The God of Wine – Firewalking in Greece These illuminating programs, filmed on location across Greece, present the religion, architecture, art and customs of Greek culture Read More

Ancient Greece – The Traditions of Greek Culture – Volume 1

  Volume 1 Art in Ancient Greece – Mining in Ancient Greece These illuminating programs, filmed on location across Greece, present the religion, architecture, art and customs of Greek culture Read More

Spartacus

  The film traces the story of the slave Spartacus, who earns a reputation for courage as a gladiator while a possession of the wealthy Lentulus Batiatus. The fiercely independent Read More

The Roman Empire in the First Century – Years of Eruption

  Episode 4 Nero’s death in 68 AD ended the Augustan dynasty and left Rome without a ruler. The empire descended into civil war as generals fought each other for Read More

The Roman Empire in the First Century – Winds of Change

  Episode 3 Claudius was Rome’s unlikely emperor. Despite his much-ridiculed appearance, he had become a good ruler, passing visionary laws and conquering Britain.  After the murder of his wife, Read More

The Roman Empire in the First Century – Years of Trial

  Episode 2 In 14 AD, Augustus died and the empire stood at a crossroads. Would Rome continue on course or return to chaos? Much depended on his successor, Tiberius. Read More

The Roman Empire in the First Century – Order from Chaos

  Episode 1 Millions of people played important parts in the remarkable history of Rome in the first century AD. Head and shoulders above everyone else stands Augustus.  Born to Read More