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200590 min0documentary

8.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Historical Events

Rome: Engineering an Empire

200590 min0documentary

8.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Monumental structures like the Colosseum, Forum, and Pantheon illustrate Roman engineering achievements from 27 BC to 476 AD.

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Christopher Cassel

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Monumental structures like the Colosseum, Forum, and Pantheon illustrate Roman engineering achievements from 27 BC to 476 AD.

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Christopher Casseldirector

Christopher Casselwriter

Michael Carroll

Michael Carrollcast

George Piscopocast

Massimo Varicast

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Vespasian ordered the construction of the Colosseum in 70 AD, marking a significant achievement in Roman engineering. The documentary details major projects from the reign of the Caesars, including Trajan's Forum and Hadrian's Pantheon. It also covers Caracalla's bath complex, which served as a recreational space and aimed to solidify his legacy. These structures reflect the engineering innovations that shaped the Roman Empire from 27 BC to 476 AD.

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