Ancient Rome and Its Mysterious Cities (DVD)

They were fearsome rulers of the ancient world for over a thousand years. Some say their armies were the strongest the world has ever seen. Wherever they went they conquered. And wherever they conquered there sprang another city. As we marvel at the sophistication and beauty of some of our modern cities we are celebrating a legacy that was literally etched in stone over two thousand years ago by the Romans. ANCIENT ROME AND IT'S MYSTERIOUS CITIES explores the hidden treasures of our ancestors as we uncover the secrets of these mysterious ancient cities. In a world of frequent invasions and competition among warring tribes the cities of the Romans were a stamp of solidity unifying a multitude of cultures. Across the empire they provided a secure structure wherein these diverse traditions could flourish as long as they honored Roman law. Archaeology shows that advanced cultures such as those of the Greeks and the Etruscans preceded the Romans. But they did not survive. Why not? How did the Romans use the wealth of knowledge of these societies and expand upon them? What did they do differently? And how were they able to keep control of the far reaches of the empire? Explore the answers to these questions. Hear and feel the rhythm of the outrageous and exotic societies of the past and journey to the heart of civilization in ANCIENT ROME AND IT'S MYSTERIOUS CITIES.

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