Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed - Episode 4: Rome | Ancient History Documentary Watch 'Megapolis - The Ancient World Revealed - Episode 1' here: This film takes us on a journey to discover Rome, the greatest and most exceptional city of the ancient world. It unveils the secrets of Roman architecture and reveals the incredible talent of its builders. Using recent film footage of Rome as it is today and the ruins that are still visible, together with significant post-production work, three of the city's most iconic monuments come back to life: the Pantheon and its majestic dome, the largest in the world at the time; Emperor Nero's sumptuous palace, which occupied a quarter of the city and was full of technological innovations, such as its incredible rotating banquet hall; and the legendary Coliseum, the greatest Roman amphitheatre ever built, which used amazing feats of engineering. A model of excellence, innovations, and eternity, here is Rome, as you have never seen it before. Athens, Alexandria, Tikal and Rome: these legendary cities are some of the world’s most famous archaeological sites. And yet, they still have not revealed all their secrets. Built as temples of knowledge, these extraordinary cities were the beating heart of the ancient world. How did they come up to life? What was it like to live there? How did they become such centers of learning and invention? From the 5th century BC to the Roman Empire, this compelling documentary series will bring back to life the greatest ancient cities at the height of their powers. Combining stunning CGI reconstructions with contemporary footage of the vestiges of these sites, and with the contribution of renowned experts, this series sheds a new light on these architectural treasures and lost civilizations that laid the foundations of our modern world. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Subscribe Free Documentary - History Channel for free: Join the club and become a Free Documentary Patron: Facebook: Twitter: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #FreeDocumentary #Documentary #Megapolis ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Free Documentary - History is dedicated to bringing high-class documentaries to you on YouTube for free. You will see fascinating animations showing the past from a new perspective and explanations by renowned historians that make history come alive. Enjoy stories about people and events that formed the world we live in.
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