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Romulus and Remus, (bronze, c. 500-480 BCE)

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Deconstructing History: Pompeii
Deconstructing History: Pompeii
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It was nearly wiped out during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. What is left of this ancient city and will Vesuvius erupt again? Uncover the lost city of Pompeii.

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Deconstructing History: Colosseum
Deconstructing History: Colosseum
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Completed in 80 A.D., Rome's Colosseum has been the site of celebrations, sporting events and bloodshed. Today, it's a major tourist attraction, playing host to 3.9 million visitors each year.

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The Fall of Rome
The Fall of Rome
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Musician and artist Jeffrey Lewis sings about the factors that brought down an empire.

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Coroner's Report: Julius Caesar
Coroner's Report: Julius Caesar
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The Roman leader Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times by a mob of mutinous senators in 44 B.C. Could he possibly have survived long enough to utter his famous last words?

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Coroner's Report: Pompeii
Coroner's Report: Pompeii
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The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. obliterated the Roman city of Pompeii, burying it under tons of volcanic ash. While many of its resident fled to safety, what happened to those who dared to stay behind?

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Evolution of the Roman Forum
Evolution of the Roman Forum
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The Roman forum was more than just home to their Senate.

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