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Traveling the Roman Empire
Saison 1
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Épisodes
- S. 1 ÉP. 1 - Rome: Heart of an Empire15 février 202342 minBegin the series on the outskirts of Rome, taking the Via Appia into the city. View the impressive tombs and aqueducts that line the road, testifying to the importance of the ancient capital. Within, visit major sites that include the extensive ruins of different forum spaces and temples. Also, explore subterranean Rome, and sample the market and café scene, as lively today as two millennia ago.Abonnez-vous à The Great Courses Signature Collection pour $7.99/mois ou achetez
- S. 1 ÉP. 2 - Spain: Augustus’s Golden Province15 février 202337 minRiding an Iberian horse, Darius opens his tour of Spain, one of Rome’s richest provinces. Rome benefitted from the region’s mineral and agricultural wealth. The grand Roman structures still standing include the massive arched bridge and theater complex at Mérida. Also, visit Roman monuments in Segovia, including its renowned aqueduct, and descend into an ancient gypsum mine.Abonnez-vous à The Great Courses Signature Collection pour $7.99/mois ou achetez
- S. 1 ÉP. 3 - Spain: From Imperial Apex to Arab Kingdom15 février 202332 minFocus on Spain as the birthplace of powerful Roman emperors, including Trajan and Hadrian. Survey the imperial grandeur that still survives from their reigns, notably in the ruined city of Italica and the thriving urban centers of Cordoba and Seville. Trace the influences of the Islamic culture that ruled Spain for seven centuries after the Romans. Also, go olive oil tasting!Abonnez-vous à The Great Courses Signature Collection pour $7.99/mois ou achetez
- S. 1 ÉP. 4 - Morocco: Traces of Rome in North Africa15 février 202335 minRome once ruled North Africa, cementing its control over the entire Mediterranean basin. Investigate Morocco, where Roman influences mixed with the indigenous Berbers to produce a unique culture. Visit the ruins of Volubilis, an ancient international hub, called the most beautiful Roman city in North Africa. Also, tour the thriving old quarter of Marrakesh.Abonnez-vous à The Great Courses Signature Collection pour $7.99/mois ou achetez
- S. 1 ÉP. 5 - Jordan: Rome’s Eastern Frontier15 février 202339 minExplore the original Philadelphia, the ancient name for present-day Amman, Jordan, which came under Roman rule in the 1st century BC. Then, visit nearby Jerash, lauded as the “Pompeii of the East” for its remarkable state of preservation. Tour a Roman desert fort, a Crusader-era castle, and finish in the otherworldly landscape of Wadi Rum, the spectacular location for Dune and other movies.Abonnez-vous à The Great Courses Signature Collection pour $7.99/mois ou achetez
- S. 1 ÉP. 6 - Petra: Rome and the Rose City15 février 202334 minVisit the star of Rome’s Middle Eastern domain, Petra in modern Jordan, known as the Rose City for its construction in rose-red local stone. Settled by Nabataean Bedouins, the city grew rich from the caravan trade, leading to the building of impressive temples, tombs, and other structures, many of which survive due to the arid climate and the abandonment of the site for many centuries.Abonnez-vous à The Great Courses Signature Collection pour $7.99/mois ou achetez
- S. 1 ÉP. 7 - Croatia: A Kingdom of Salt and Sea15 février 202334 minThe Dalmatian Coast was strategically vital to Rome, which conquered it starting in the 2nd century BC. Investigate the Roman legacy, including ancient Salona and Ragusa. Near Salona is Diocletian’s Palace, a sprawling fortress built by the Dalmatia-born Emperor Diocletian around 300 CE. Also, probe the historic maritime economy of the region, which still flourishes.Abonnez-vous à The Great Courses Signature Collection pour $7.99/mois ou achetez
- S. 1 ÉP. 8 - Serbia: Crucible of Warriors15 février 202337 minContinue your exploration of the Roman Balkans, heading inland to modern Serbia, which was repeatedly threatened by hostile kingdoms in antiquity. The Danube River plays a prominent role here, as do a litany of Roman emperors and their public and private works in three ancient cities. As Darius shows throughout the series, ancient Rome lives on through its enduring monuments and culture.Abonnez-vous à The Great Courses Signature Collection pour $7.99/mois ou achetez
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- English
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- Darius Arya
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