Ancient Civilizations: Rome and Pompeii

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Imagine being among the bloodthirsty thousands at a gladiator bout in the Colosseum, or at the chariot races in the Circus Maximus. Count yourself among the decadent few in the ancient baths, theatres, temples, and palaces. Be an eyewitness to the burning of Nero's Rome. See the devastation caused by Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii. Meet the ancients, experience their daily customs, and visit the imperial cities of Rome and Pompeii as they appeared 2,000 years ago. ´xtra Feature: Faith Unconquered: The Roman Persecution of Early Christians - Emmy Award-winning actor Joseph Campanella takes you to ancient Rome, where Christians once challenged the power of the empire. Filmed on location, this moviing docudrama follows the fates of four martyrs - Clement, Cecilia, Apollonius, and Agnes - who made the ultimate sacrifice rather than deny their faith.
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Ancient Civilizations: Rome and Pompeii
Starring: Ancient Civilizations Manufacturer: Questar ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005MKKE Release Date: 2002-04-02 |
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Imagine being among the bloodthirsty thousands at a gladiator bout in the Colosseum, or at the chariot races in the Circus Maximus. Count yourself among the decadent few in the ancient baths, theatres, temples, and palaces. Be an eyewitness to the burning of Nero's Rome. See the devastation caused by Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii. Meet the ancients, experience their daily customs, and visit the imperial cities of Rome and Pompeii as they appeared 2,000 years ago. ´xtra Feature: Faith Unconquered: The Roman Persecution of Early Christians - Emmy Award-winning actor Joseph Campanella takes you to ancient Rome, where Christians once challenged the power of the empire. Filmed on location, this moviing docudrama follows the fates of four martyrs - Clement, Cecilia, Apollonius, and Agnes - who made the ultimate sacrifice rather than deny their faith.
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Private Lives Of Pompeii
Manufacturer: A&E Home Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000FKP0L4 Release Date: 2006-05-02 |
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Through lavish dramatizations and computer graphics, this feature-length special offers a fascinating look at the people who lived and died in Pompeii, the Roman town that was buried when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Fictionalized characters grounded in historical fact include Scaurus Vettius, an ambitious freed slave, and Gaius Sabinus, the son of an aging aristocrat.DVD:
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