Treasures Of Ancient Rome
Treasures Of Ancient Rome is a TV show on BBC4. There's more to Roman art than boring marble busts. Through bombastic monuments and exquisitely delicate items, the art tells the story of the Empire's rise and fall. The program has been available since 2026. A total of 3 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in August 2026.
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Treasures Of Ancient Rome
A look at the artistic legacy of Rome's mad, bad and dangerous emperors, including Claudius's pleasure palace and the cave where Tiberius held wild parties.
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Alastair Sooke traces how the Romans during the Republic went from being art thieves and copycats to pioneering a new artistic style of warts 'n' all realism.
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Alastair Sooke charts the fall of the Roman Empire through some of its artistic treasures, including one of the best preserved Roman cities in Libya.