About this season
This new series follows International teams of archaeologists on the front line, as they embark on a season of excavations to unravel the secrets of life in the Roman Empire. Crawling beneath Pompeii, unearthing an enormous lost coliseum, and hauling a 2000 year old battleship ram from the depths of the ocean, they race to unlock the secrets of this ancient civilization.
Episodes (2)
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E1
1. Ancient Ingenuity
Aired 31 July 2025
Archeologists excavate from mountain tops, crawl underground, and experiment with early technology to reveal ancient Roman engineering secrets.
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E2
2. Riches Beneath the Rubble
Aired 4 September 2025
Experts unearth new truths about Hadrian's wall and Nero’s palace, discover underground frescos, underwater mosaics, and recover part of a warship.