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Rebuilding Ancient Rome

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Supported by stunning 3D graphics, Dr. Darius Arya explains the purpose and architectural significance of ancient Roman buildings.

Jan 1, 20151 seasons15 episodesReturning SeriesEN

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Darius Arya

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Seasons

Season 1

15 episodes

Premiered Jan 1, 2015

Episodes

1–6 of 15

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Ep 1

Ara Pacis

Jan 1, 2015

Archaeologist Dr. Darius Arya tells us that Emperor Augustus declared peace throughout the Roman Empire and commissions the Ara Pacis (Altar of Peace) to commemorate the occasion. The animator working on the 3D model explains the painted sculptures and the layout of the Ancient Roman monument.

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Ep 2

Baths of Caracalla

Jan 8, 2015

Dr. Darius Arya explains how the Roman Baths functioned with radiant heating and recounts the importance of the Roman Baths in the daily life of Ancient Rome.

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Ep 3

Circus Maximus

Jan 15, 2015

Dr. Darius Arya, archaeologist, tells us that one of Rome's oldest monuments, the Circus, was the biggest sporting venue in the ancient world and continues to be one of the largest venues ever built. It held at least 150,000 spectators. The team working on the 3D model, explain the reconstruction. (TV Episode 2015)

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Ep 4

Colosseum (TV Episode 2015)

Jan 22, 2015

Dr. Darius Arya, tells us that Nero confiscated the site of the Colosseum to build his Golden House. The Flavian Emperors took the land back and buiIt a sports arena. In the Middle Ages, the Colosseum was named after the "colossal" statue (originally of Nero) that stood in front of it.

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Ep 5

Curia Julia

Jan 29, 2015

Dr. Darius Arya offers an account of the Senate and how it burnt down several times. He explains how much of the ancient city was recycled in later phases of building. The Senate's original doors can be seen today on the Church of San Giovanni.

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Ep 6

Dominus Aurea Outside

Feb 5, 2015

Archaeologist, Dr. Darius Arya, recounts that after the great fire of 64 AD, Emperor Nero took a third of the city to build his Golden House. It was the most opulent palace in all of Rome, if not the entire ancient world, with a lake and vaulted, decorated ceilings among other features.

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