Deconstructing History: Pompeii (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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Deconstructing History: Pompeii
Deconstructing History: PompeiiVideo 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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Deconstructing History: Colosseum
Deconstructing History: ColosseumVideo 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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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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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.
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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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The Roman Coliseum
The Roman ColiseumVideo Clip (1:46)
Video Clip (1:46)
The Roman Coliseum inspired the design of many modern sports stadiums.
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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