
Building the Ancient City: Athens and Rome — Season 1
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About this season
The first city of a million was built two thousand years ago. But how did they make Ancient Athens and Rome work without petrol, gas or electricity? Professor Wallace-Hadrill finds out.
Episodes (2)

E1
1. Athens
Aired 20 August 2015 • 60 min
Documentary series exploring the ancient cities of Athens and Rome. Professor Wallace-Hadrill meets people who see ancient Athens as a model for today's great cities.

E2
2. Rome
Aired 27 August 2015 • 60 min
Documentary series exploring the ancient cities of Athens and Rome. Professor Andrew Wallace-Hadrill reveals how the Romans made their ancient megacity run.