Building the Ancient City: Athens and Rome
Series Overview
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.
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
60 min per episode
2015 – 2015
Premiered: Thu, Aug 20, 2015
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Rome”
Documentary series exploring the ancient cities of Athens and Rome. Professor Andrew Wallace-Hadrill reveals how the Romans made their ancient megacity run.
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Cast & Creators
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Paul Elston
Paul Elston
Paul Elston
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Paul Elston
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Paul Elston
Producer
Paul Elston
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Building the Ancient City: Athens and Rome about?
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.
How many seasons does Building the Ancient City: Athens and Rome have?
Building the Ancient City: Athens and Rome comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Building the Ancient City: Athens and Rome?
Key cast members in Building the Ancient City: Athens and Rome include Andrew Wallace-Hadrill.
Who created or directed Building the Ancient City: Athens and Rome?
Building the Ancient City: Athens and Rome was developed and directed by Paul Elston.