Lost Treasures of Rome

Archaeologists unearth a sacrificial skull, investigate a mummy, and crawl through underground tunnels as they embark on new digs in Pompeii.

Archaeologists find traces of a sea-battle that transformed Ancient Rome; archaeologists investigate how Rome rose to dominate the ancient world.

Archaeologists reveal how the Colosseum came to symbolize the might of Rome.

Archaeologists investigate the fate of Nero and his buried Golden Palace.

An exploration of Hadrian's Wall, the largest structure built by the Romans; experts examine the Wall, its forts, gatehouses, and garrison town to see how civilization and culture grew.

An exploration of Herculaneum, the twin to Pompeii that also got buried during a deadly volcanic eruption; the discovery of an intact skeleton, the first excavated in 25 years, helps investigators piece together the final hours of Herculaneum.