Rome: The World's First Superpower

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Presenter Larry Lamb goes on a once-in-a-lifetime journey around Rome to discover what made the Romans so successful. Lamb is joined on his trip by some of Europe and America's most-renowned classical experts who provide information about the intrigue, conflict and violence that is central to the history of Rome. Lamb - who has studied Roman history and culture for several years - brings alive the ancient world though his passion, wealth of detail and colourful CGI. Romulus, Remus and Julius Caesear are among the ancient figures whose stories are told.