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In Search of History Season 5, Episode 3: Rome's Glorious Cities

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"All roads lead to Rome" as the empire expands and Romans erect elegant cities to honor their emperors and unify conquered territory. The cosmopolitan centers let many cultures co-exist under Roman law. We'll see how they administered the vast empire and learned from mistakes of vanquished civilizations. Watch In Search of History Season 5, Episode 3 Rome's Glorious Cities in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of In Search of History Season 5, Episode 3 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Episodes

14 episodes
1

Roman Roads Paths to Empire

Romans engineered a stone-paved highway system encompassing 50,000 miles and sprawling across three continents. Ironically, their breathtaking feat may have paved the road to their ruin as ancient and newly sprung enemies marched straight.

45 min
2

Rome's Eternal Wonders

Built to attest to the power and glory of Rome, the ancient monuments often hide a rocky past. Built to attest to the power and glory of Rome, the ancient monuments often hide a rocky past. What outrageous acts helped build and maintain them?

45 min
3

Rome's Glorious Cities

"All roads lead to Rome" as the empire expands and Romans erect elegant cities to honor their emperors and unify conquered territory. The cosmopolitan centers let many cultures co-exist under Roman law. We'll see how they administered the vast empire and learned from mistakes of vanquished civilizations.

45 min
4

Rome's Lost Harbor

Rome's Lost Harbor: The Roman city of Ostia, founded in the 4th century B.C. at the mouth of the Tiber, was once a vital harbor town and important port. Today, Ostia is covered in sand.

45 min
5

England's Theatres of Blood

England's Theatres Of Blood: Elizabethan England offered the heights entertainment in theatres such as the Globe, where Shakespeare staged most of his plays. Both rich and poor attend the spectacles.

45 min
6

The Cavemen

7

The Truth About Science Fiction

8

Navajo Code Talkers

Describes the role of a select group of Navajo Marines who developed a code based on their own native language that provided a means for secure communications among American forces in the Pacific during World War II.
9

The Holy Grail

10

Five Points Gangs

11

The Real Dracula

12

Pompeii

13

Lourdes: Shrine of Miracles

For over 150 years, pilgrims have journeyed to the French mountain village of Lourdes where a young girl--Sainte Bernadette--claimed to see a vision of the Virgin Mary.
14

Riddle of the Zodiac

For over 4,000 years, people have looked to the heavens for answers about life on earth. Created by the ancient Babylonians, the zodiac and astrology are still hotly debated.

45 min