Pompeii: Deconstructed (2:17)
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.
Videos (15)
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Pompeii: Deconstructed
Pompeii: DeconstructedVideo Clip (2:17)
Video Clip (2:17)
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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Coroner's Report: Pompeii
Coroner's Report: PompeiiVideo Clip (2:37)
Video Clip (2:37)
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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The Fall of Rome
The Fall of RomeVideo Clip (3:12)
Video Clip (3:12)
Musician and artist Jeffrey Lewis sings about the factors that brought down an empire.
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Colosseum: Deconstructed
Colosseum: DeconstructedVideo Clip (1:38)
Video Clip (1:38)
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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Cities of the Underworld 3: Vesuvius: Cult of the Dead
Cities of the Underworld 3: Vesuvius: Cult of the DeadVideo Clip (2:35)
Video Clip (2:35)
Don Wilman takes a closer look at the traditions of the cult of the dead and how they believed praying for a corpse would protect their souls.
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Coroner's Report: Julius Caesar
Coroner's Report: Julius CaesarVideo Clip (2:01)
Video Clip (2:01)
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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Cities of the Underworld 3: Vesuvius: Dacian Caves
Cities of the Underworld 3: Vesuvius: Dacian CavesVideo Clip (2:21)
Video Clip (2:21)
Don Wildman receives special permission to enter an ancient cave beneath a medieval church to examine mysterious messages left by early Neapolitans.
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Beneath Vesuvius
Beneath VesuviusVideo Clip (2:49)
Video Clip (2:49)
Come learn about the unique shops of Naples, Italy including the handmade nativity scenes by a local artisan at History Channel's Cities of the Underworld.
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Ancient Roman Aqueduct
Ancient Roman AqueductVideo Clip (2:47)
Video Clip (2:47)
Don Wildman travels through time to unearth the ancient aqueducts hidden beneath the city of Naples, Italy.
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Roman Water Wheels
Roman Water WheelsVideo Clip (1:56)
Video Clip (1:56)
In this Ancient Discoveries video clip, we take a look at the ancient ruins of Roman flour mills showing evidence of the use of waterwheels. There is evidence of water powered factories with as many as 16 waterwheels powering its machines.
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Ancient Roman Super Highway
Ancient Roman Super HighwayVideo Clip (1:34)
Video Clip (1:34)
The Appian Way is the world's first super highway and brought us the first milestone, marking the distance traveled along the road.
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Secret Weapons of Roman Empire
Secret Weapons of Roman EmpireVideo Clip (4:37)
Video Clip (4:37)
R. Lee Ermey travels back to the days of the Roman Legions in this clip from "Mail Call" and examines some of the Legion's favorite weapons, including the gladius and the pila.
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Ancient Rome - Rise of Apartments
Ancient Rome - Rise of ApartmentsVideo Clip (2:03)
Video Clip (2:03)
In this Where Did it Come From video clip The Ancient Rome: The Rise of Apartments: Where Did it Come From takes a brief look at the innovators of apartments. This video clip is courtesy of The History Channel.
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The Roman Coliseum
The Roman ColiseumVideo Clip (1:46)
Video Clip (1:46)
The Roman Coliseum inspired the design of many modern sports stadiums.
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Rome's Ancient Highways
Rome's Ancient HighwaysVideo Clip (1:34)
Video Clip (1:34)
During the 700 years of Rome's dominance, ancient Romans built 53,000 miles of roadway.
Photo Galleries (2)
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Roman Architecture and Engineering
Roman Architecture and Engineering(13 Photos)
13 Photos
Examine some of Ancient Rome's most spectacular achivements in architecture and engineering, from the Colosseum, to aqueducts, to giant amphitheatres.
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Roman Leaders and Emperors
Roman Leaders and Emperors(12 Photos)
12 Photos
Examine some of Ancient Rome's most influential leaders and emperors, and discover how they affected this great empire.
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