Rome

DVD. 104 Minutes. Fantastic Marvels Of Architecture And Engineering How did the Romans create wonders of architecture and engineering way beyond anything ever seen before? This fascinating program reveals the stories and secrets behind the masterpieces that transformed Rome into the last superpower of the ancient world. State-of-the-art digital effects recreate each wonder as it appeared centuries ago, including: Circus Maximus- twice the number of...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Beautiful, majestic and awe-inspiring, Saint Peter's Basilica towers above the impressive Saint Peter's Square in Rome. The second largest church in Christianity is situated in the Vatican, the smallest country in the world that for centuries has been the home and official residence of the Papacy. The Vatican is not only the centre of the Catholic church it is also...

DVD. Terra Mystica. 26 Minutes. The Coliseum of Rome is the most monumental and impressive amphitheatre in the world. It is estimated that its construction began in the year 72 AD and it was here that the Roman's desire for outrageous performance and violent entertainment were fully satisfied. The massive interior of its oval grounds could seat 70,000. Surrounded by tranquility, as though within a...

Questar Video. VHS. The grandeur of the empire that changed the world is recreated through extraordinary computer modeling. Stand before the Colosseum in the first century, as it is built before your eyes. Step inside and see 50,000 Romans wildly cheering gladiators locked in duels to the death. Get a first-hand look at the lavish lifestyles of Rome and Pompeii theaters, baths, markets, parties and...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Around thirty kilometres east of Rome on a low plateau beneath the Tiburtine Mountains lie the ruins of Villa Adrianna, once the residence of Roman emperor, Hadrian, who had the stately residence built in the second century A.D. as a fine and luxurious country estate. Indeed, it is believed that the emperor himself participated in the planning of its construction...

DVD. 117 Minutes. Take a grand tour of the Old World with public radio's original Savvy Traveler, Rudy Maxa, host of the award-winning American Public Television series, Smart Travels, and contributing editor to National Geographic Traveler magazine. This DVD includes visits to: Athens and Delphi - Following a tour of Athens' historic sites, take a pilgrimage to the famed Oracle of Delphi, and visit a...

National Geographic. DVD National Geographic is known for its ability to penetrate nether regions of the world that have long been unexplored or forbidden. There is no greater evidence of this than the INSIDE THE VATICAN special, aired originally on PBS. Gaining access to private chapels and rare archives previously unseen in film footage, this incredibly informative documentary studies nearly 2000 years of life behind...

National Geographic. VHS. National Geographic is known for its ability to penetrate nether regions of the world that have long been unexplored or forbidden. There is no greater evidence of this than the INSIDE THE VATICAN special, aired originally on PBS. Gaining access to private chapels and rare archives previously unseen in film footage, this incredibly informative documentary studies nearly 2000 years of life behind...

DVD. Ancient Mysteries. 50 Minutes. Two-thousand years ago, Rome was an all-powerful empire and Pompeii was one of its prosperous provincial towns-until Mount Vesuvius exploded in the largest eruption ever recorded. In a matter of hours the thriving city was entombed under a thick layer of ash and debris, undiscovered for centuries. ANCIENT MYSTERIES? journeys to the first century to explore the remarkable city of...

DVD. Vista Point. 26 Minutes. Roma Aeterna, eternal city and ancient centre of the world. The Piazza Navona is situated in one of the Italian capital's most beautiful squares in a city that has always been a dream destination for travellers from all over the world. Three large fountains adorn the large oval square that was built above the ruins of a Domitian stadium that...

DVD. Cities of the World. 60 Minutes. The Eternal City, where all roads lead. The heart of the former ancient empire is anchored firmly in the 21st century. The Circus Maximus and the Forum Romanum are only ruins now, but the Colosseum, the Triumphal Arch and Trajan's Column are still standing, while the Capitolium flourishes in its full beauty. One can see the the baths...

DVD. Alternate Routes. 30 Minutes. Three girls from New York navigate their way around the ancient architecture of Rome with a little help from some excellent tour guides.As day turns to night the girls, along with other backpackers they meet at Alessandro's Hostel, hit up a hot bar crawl en route to the Spanish Steps.A trip to the beach rounds out a memorable trip. Experience...

DVD. World Destinations. 27 Minutes. Rome has been the focal point of western civilization for over a thousand years.

DVD. Naxos Scenic Musical Journeys. 60 Minutes. The Places Scenes are shown of the glory that was Rome in monuments of the great Empire that ruled Europe and the Near East in its heyday. There are also glimpses of St. Peter's and of the modern city. The Music The music included here is all associated in one way or another with Rome and its traditions....

Globe Trekker Video. Situated halfway down Italy's western coast, Rome is a vast city with an historic heart. Once only a few villages, Rome became the greatest city of the ancient world. There are now entire countries that owe their calendar, law and language to Rome. Traveler Estelle Bingham starts her exploration of the city at the Forum, the hub of ancient Rome. From there...

DVD. Naxos Scenic Musical Journeys. 60 Minutes. The Places Starting from the Pantheon and the Colosseum, our tour takes us to the Forum of Augustus and the Forum of Trajan, the Arch of Constantine and the Capitol, with the later city represented by the Piazza di Spagna, the Trevi Fountain, and the great piazza before St Peter's in Vatican City. The Music The music chosen...

Box Set - Travel Video. DVD. Questar. 360 Minutes. History, Achievement And A Legacy Of Treasures Immerse yourself in a superbly recreated world of ancient Rome-one of the most magnificent empires in history. This epic six-disc set, rich with supplemental features, presents the complete history of Rome: From it's primitive beginnings, through the height of its glory, to its tumultuous decline. Narrated by Peter Coyote,...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. The area of land in which Rome's famous Forum Romanum is located was once an overgrown swampland. Many ancient relics are scattered around what was once the heart of the mighty Roman Empire that for so long dominated Europe. Since the beginning of the 3rd century, the majestic and impressive Septimus Severus Arch has maintained its function as an architectural...