The Surprising history of Rome with Terry Jones [DVD] / produced by Seventh Art Productions for Discovery Channel ; written by Phil Grabsky, Terry Jones ; directed and produced by Phil Grabsky. Photography, Jonathan Partridge ; editor, Phil Reynolds ; original music, Dmitri Tchamouroff.
Originally broadcast on the Discovery Channel in 2002. Presented by Terry Jones
Contents:
"The Surprising History of Rome with Terry Jones" is part of the series: Empire, the Romans -- Tells about the lives of ordinary Roman citizens and slaves. The lodgings and workshops, bars and baths of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Rome itself are explored as they follow in the footsteps of an average tradesman and his wife. Topics include hygiene, work, recreation, marriage, slavery, and the inequity between rich and poor.
Summary:
"The power and the glory of the Roman Empire were built on the backs of millions of ordinary citizens and slaves. In this program, the University of Cambridge's Keith Hopkins, archaeologist Rick Jones, historian Andrew Wallace-Hadrill, and others delve into life as it was lived by the multitudes. They explore the lodgings and workshops, bars and baths, of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and mighty Rome itself as they follow in the footsteps of an average tradesman and his wife. Topics include diet, hygiene, work, recreation, marriage, and slavery--and behind it all, the vast inequality between rich and poor." (51 minutes, color) --Cover
Series:
Empire, the Romans Empire : the Romans Discovery Channel University
Locations:
PNAX964 -- Northeast Iowa Community College Library - Calmar (Calmar)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.