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

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The acclaimed British historian Mary Beard fell in love with the intrigue of classical Rome as a child - here she delves deep into the heart of that society to meet the real Romans. Embracing the latest archaeological evidence, she reveals what went on behind closed doors and in public baths 2000 years ago. Join us and Meet the Romans.

Documentary · 2012 · 59 min

Starring Mary Beard

Director Hugo Macgregor

EPISODE 1

All Roads Lead to Rome

Mary Takes The Appian Way One Of The Earliest And Most Important Roads Of The Roman Republic To The Heart Of The Ancient Epicenter Of The Roman Empire Here She Shows Us The Daily Lives Of Ordinary Citizens In Imperial Times

59 min · Apr 17, 2012
EPISODE 2

Street Life

Mary Heads Into The Streets To Discover The Dirt Crime Sex And Slum Conditions In The Worlds First Highrise City Oddly Enough The Poorer You Were The Higher You Lived With Little Space Light Or Sanitation

59 min · Apr 24, 2012
EPISODE 3

Behind Closed Doors

To Learn About Roman Family Life Mary Looks At Thousands Of Tombstones Of Ordinary Romans Their Children And Their Slaves Each Has A Story Waiting To Be Told

58 min · Jan 4, 2012