8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Roman Empire in North Africa
Journey back in time to the fertile territories of Northern Africa, which inevitably became part of the Roman Empire after the Punic Wars. Using stylish period reconstructions, location photography, groundbreaking 3D graphics and animation, and commentary by leading authorities, we take viewers on a tour of what remains of the major Roman cities in the region, including the underground city of Bulla Regia, the city of Dougga, and the Colosseum of El Jem, and cover many aspects of Roman life in the colonies.
9.00 p.m. |HINT| Ancient Rome: Circus Maximus, Nero, & the Pantheon
As we continue our survey of Ancient Rome, we'll take a look at a dark period in Rome's history--the reign of the notorious Emperor Nero. We'll also look at Roman recreation and see the high value they placed on public entertainment by visiting the legendary Circus Maximus--the birthplace of chariot racing (and, of course, the forerunner to NASCAR). We'll discover how the fire started at the Circus Maximus sparked the first great outbreak of state-sponsored religious persecution under Nero. Then we'll explore the religion and spirituality of the ancient Romans which will lead us into an architectural marvel that continues to leave structural engineers awed and mystified: the Roman Pantheon. We'll look at the who, how, and why of this incredible structure and go inside and explore its beauty and breathtaking design.
Journey back in time to the fertile territories of Northern Africa, which inevitably became part of the Roman Empire after the Punic Wars. Using stylish period reconstructions, location photography, groundbreaking 3D graphics and animation, and commentary by leading authorities, we take viewers on a tour of what remains of the major Roman cities in the region, including the underground city of Bulla Regia, the city of Dougga, and the Colosseum of El Jem, and cover many aspects of Roman life in the colonies.
9.00 p.m. |HINT| Ancient Rome: Circus Maximus, Nero, & the Pantheon
As we continue our survey of Ancient Rome, we'll take a look at a dark period in Rome's history--the reign of the notorious Emperor Nero. We'll also look at Roman recreation and see the high value they placed on public entertainment by visiting the legendary Circus Maximus--the birthplace of chariot racing (and, of course, the forerunner to NASCAR). We'll discover how the fire started at the Circus Maximus sparked the first great outbreak of state-sponsored religious persecution under Nero. Then we'll explore the religion and spirituality of the ancient Romans which will lead us into an architectural marvel that continues to leave structural engineers awed and mystified: the Roman Pantheon. We'll look at the who, how, and why of this incredible structure and go inside and explore its beauty and breathtaking design.