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Supported by stunning 3D graphics, Dr. Darius Arya explains the purpose and architectural significance of ancient Roman buildings.

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    Rebuilding Ancient Rome Season 1 Episode 1 - Ara Pacis
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Ara Pacis

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    Archaeologist Dr. Darius Arya tells us that Emperor Augustus declared peace throughout the Roman Empire and commissions the Ara Pacis (Altar of Peace) to commemorate the occasion. The animator working on the 3D model explains the painted sculptures and the layout of the Ancient Roman monument.

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  2. Rebuilding Ancient Rome Season 1 Episode 2 - Baths of Caracalla
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Baths of Caracalla

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    Dr. Darius Arya explains how the Roman Baths functioned with radiant heating and recounts the importance of the Roman Baths in the daily life of Ancient Rome.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Rebuilding Ancient Rome Season 1 Episode 3 - Circus Maximus
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Circus Maximus

    S1:E3

    Dr. Darius Arya, archaeologist, tells us that one of Rome's oldest monuments, the Circus, was the biggest sporting venue in the ancient world and continues to be one of the largest venues ever built. It held at least 150,000 spectators. The team working on the 3D model, explain the reconstruction. (TV Episode 2015)

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Rebuilding Ancient Rome Season 1 Episode 4 - Colosseum (TV Episode 2015)
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Colosseum (TV Episode 2015)

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    Dr. Darius Arya, tells us that Nero confiscated the site of the Colosseum to build his Golden House. The Flavian Emperors took the land back and buiIt a sports arena. In the Middle Ages, the Colosseum was named after the "colossal" statue (originally of Nero) that stood in front of it.

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  5. Rebuilding Ancient Rome Season 1 Episode 5 - Curia Julia
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Curia Julia

    S1:E5

    Dr. Darius Arya offers an account of the Senate and how it burnt down several times. He explains how much of the ancient city was recycled in later phases of building. The Senate's original doors can be seen today on the Church of San Giovanni.

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  6. Rebuilding Ancient Rome Season 1 Episode 6 - Dominus Aurea Outside
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Dominus Aurea Outside

    S1:E6

    Archaeologist, Dr. Darius Arya, recounts that after the great fire of 64 AD, Emperor Nero took a third of the city to build his Golden House. It was the most opulent palace in all of Rome, if not the entire ancient world, with a lake and vaulted, decorated ceilings among other features.

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  7. Rebuilding Ancient Rome Season 1 Episode 7 - Forum Of Augustus
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Forum Of Augustus

    S1:E7

    Dr. Arya discusses when and why the Forum of Augustus was constructed. It became the model for all other forums created after it. Fires were so frequent in the ancient city that Augustus protected his forum with an enormous fire-proof wall.

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  8. Rebuilding Ancient Rome Season 1 Episode 8 - Forum Of Peace
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Forum Of Peace

    S1:E8

    The Forum of Peace housed the Forma Urbis. The Forma Urbis was an extremely detailed map of the ancient city. It is the basis for the majority of all reconstructions made of Ancient Rome. Animators of the 3D model explain the research behind the reconstruction of this Ancient Roman monument.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Rebuilding Ancient Rome Season 1 Episode 9 - Harbor Of Trajan
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Harbor Of Trajan

    S1:E9

    Dr., Darius Arya tells us that Emperor Trajan commissioned an enormous hexagonal port at Ostia to bring goods to Rome. The construction of the harbor changed the Italian coastline. The animator working on the 3D model, explains the research behind the reconstruction of the harbor at Ostia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Rebuilding Ancient Rome Season 1 Episode 10 - Ostia Antica
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Ostia Antica

    S1:E10

    Ostia Antica started as a fort near the sea along the Tiber River, but as Dr. Arya tell us, it grew to a large city supplying Rome with trade goods from around the world. The population required housing in multi-story buildings shown in their current and past states in 3D animation.

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  11. Rebuilding Ancient Rome Season 1 Episode 11 - Pantheon
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Pantheon

    S1:E11

    Dr. Arya tells us the history of the Pantheon, dedicated to the pantheon of Roman Gods. Apollodorus of Damascus created the Pantheon structural support for this famous building, the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world. It survives today because it was turned into a church.

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  12. Rebuilding Ancient Rome Season 1 Episode 12 - Stadium Of Domitian
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Stadium Of Domitian

    S1:E12

    Dr. Darius Arya, standing in modern Piazza Navona, brings the ancient Roman athletic competition to life in this history of the Stadium of Domitian, built as part of Emperor Domitian's (51-96 AD) palace. 3D reconstruction of the stadium is seen in its original location on the Palatine Hill.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Rebuilding Ancient Rome Season 1 Episode 13 - Temple Of Jupiter
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Temple Of Jupiter

    S1:E13

    The Temple of Jupiter was the most important temple in the ancient city. To the Romans, this temple was a symbol of their power and supremacy. The animator reconstructing the 3D model explains the research behind the 3D reconstruction of the Ancient Roman temple dedicated to Jupiter.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Rebuilding Ancient Rome Season 1 Episode 14 - Roman Forum
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Roman Forum

    S1:E14

    Dr. Darius Arya explains that the Roman Forum was once the center of commercial, religious and political life. The team working on the wire frame for the 3D models explain the research behind the reconstruction of the monuments in the Forum.

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  15. Rebuilding Ancient Rome Season 1 Episode 15 - Theater of Pompey
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Theater of Pompey

    S1:E15

    Dr. Darius Arya tells the fascinating story of Pompey the Great, who cleverly got around Roman law to build his Theater, a symbol of his wealth and power.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Ara Pacis" is the best rated episode of "Rebuilding Ancient Rome". It scored 5/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/1/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Baths of Caracalla".