Episode Five
In this programme, art critic Alastair Sooke charts the decline and fall of the Roman Empire through some of its hidden and most magical artistic treasures.
In this programme, art critic Alastair Sooke charts the decline and fall of the Roman Empire through some of its hidden and most magical artistic treasures. He travels to Leptis Magna in Libya and finds one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world. Alastair discovers glorious mosaics, but also finds evidence of shocking neglect of Libya's Roman heritage by the Gaddafi regime. His artistic tour takes him to Egypt and the northern frontiers of the empire where he encounters stunning mummy paintings and exquisite silver and glassware.
Enthusiastic, questioning and engaging, Treasures of Ancient Rome reveals how there was so much more to the Romans than just conquering and soldiering, and charts the decline and fall of the Roman Empire through some of its hidden and most magical artistic treasures.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Alastair Sooke |
Writer | Alastair Sooke |
Executive Producer | Jonty Claypole |
Producer | Tim Dunn |
Director | Tim Dunn |
Broadcasts
- Sat 11 Sep 2021 01:30GMT麻豆社 News except UK & UK HD
- Sat 11 Sep 2021 08:30GMT麻豆社 News except UK & UK HD
- Sat 11 Sep 2021 21:30GMT麻豆社 News except UK & UK HD
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- Wed 15 Sep 2021 07:30GMT麻豆社 News except UK & UK HD
- Thu 16 Sep 2021 16:30GMT麻豆社 News except UK & UK HD
麻豆社 TV blog: Alastair Sooke
鈥淏y its very nature Roman art is eclectic, cosmopolitan and diverse...鈥