Treasure Seekers — Season 1, Episode 5: In the Shadow of Ancient Rome
Documentary • 60 min • 1 season, 13 episodes • ★ 10.0/10
Episode synopsis
Wealthier and more powerful than any other ancient civilization, the Roman Empire enjoyed a long period of prosperity. But perhaps the greatest treasure of this period was not its riches, but its myth. The image of this extraordinary empire has inspired dreamers and dictators throughout the ages, luring some to return to Rome to fuel their own dreams of power.
About Treasure Seekers
This is a tale of hidden treasure and the scientific shaping of our past, told through the stories of the adventures and discoveries of great archaeologists.