Meet the Romans with Mary Beard

Miniseries

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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3 Episodes

All Roads Lead to Rome
E1
All Roads Lead to RomeProf Mary Beard takes the Via Appia to Rome to show the lives of ordinary citizens in imperial times.
Streetlife
E2
StreetlifeMary heads into the streets to discover the dirt, crime, sex, and slum conditions in the world's first high-rise city. Oddly enough, the poorer you were, the higher you lived, with little space, light, or sanitation.
Behind Closed Doors
E3
Behind Closed DoorsTo learn about their family life, Beard looks at the thousands of tombstones of ordinary Romans, their children and slaves.