| On ground already rich with history, at a time when the "civilized
world" surrounded the Mediterranean, a city grew into a republic, and the republic
became an empire that shaped Western Civilization. Militarily, politically and culturally,
Rome bent the world to its will and created a legacy that endures to this day. From Romulus and Remus to the rise of Christianity, ANCIENT ROME introduces the people and chronicles the events that shaped one of history's most fascinating civilizations. Leading scholars probe the lives and legends of figures like Nero, Caesar and Ptolemy. Ancient accounts reveal what life was like in their world. And extensive footage reveals the treasures and secrets of sites throughout Europe and the Near East, including Pompeii. From ancient myths to modern discoveries, this is a captivating chronicle of the glory that was Rome. |