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Meet the Romans with Mary Beard

The acclaimed British historian Mary Beard fell in love with the intrigue of classical Rome as a child - here she delves deep into the heart of that society to meet the real Romans.Embracing the latest archaeological evidence, she reveals what went on behind closed doors and in public baths 2000 years ago. Join us and Meet the Romans.

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Cast & Crew See All

Mary Beard
Self
Greg Woolf
Self - University of St. Andrews
Silvia Orlandi
Self

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

All Roads Lead to Rome

59 mins

Beard takes the Via Appia to Rome to show the lives of ordinary citizens in imperial times.

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Awards

  • 2013 - Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Documentary Series - nominated

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