Name: Meet the Romans: Citizens of the Empire
Released: 2012-04-17T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Mary Beard

TV Show · Documentary · History

An in-depth look into the Roman metropolis, from the perspective of an ordinary citizen. Professor Beard examines the empire as she travels to different Roman sites.

2012 · 59m

Starring Mary Beard

Director Hugo Macgregor

EPISODE 1

All Roads Lead to Rome

Mary heads to Ostia, where she investigates the lives of some extraordinary Romans; she also visits the Colosseum, takes a ride on the via Appia, and explores the depths of Monte Testaccio.
EPISODE 2

Street Life

Professor Mary Beard travels to the city streets of Rome to introduce herself to the dirt, crime, sex and slum conditions in the world's first high-rise city.
EPISODE 3

Behind Closed Doors

Professor Mary Beard completes her exploration of the Roman life by going behind closed doors in some of their homes, where she meets an array of distinctive characters.