A Roman soldier is tasked with finding out what happened to Jesus' body after his crucifixion. As he investigates, he encounters an apostle, Peter, and together they uncover a conspiracy that threatens to shake the foundations of their beliefs.
Attila is a TV show that chronicles the life and conquests of Attila the Hun, a fearless and power-hungry warrior. Set in classical antiquity, Attila leads his army to invade the Roman Empire, forming alliances and engaging in epic battles along the way.
When a young native American boy is captured by the Romans, Asterix and Obelix set out on a journey to rescue him and bring peace between the Romans and the native tribes in a new land.
When Julius Caesar challenges the Gauls to a battle in the Colosseum, Asterix and his friends must find a way to defeat him and save their village.
Fellini Satyricon takes viewers on a surreal and satirical journey through ancient Rome, exploring themes of homosexuality, lust, murder, and absurdism. The film follows the adventures of two friends, Encolpius and Ascyltus, as they navigate a world filled with orgies, rituals, and power struggles. The story is based on the Roman novel 'Satyricon' by Petronius.
This German format is not a series properly speaking, as it has no permanent cast or script continuity, but presents each time a 45 minutes documentary, usually in part presented as a docudrama (not faction, as close to scientific knowledge as possible, but visually attractive), elaborating a specific historical theme, widely varied, often exotic in the sense of a far time (as far back as prehistoric times) and/or place (around the globe), although some episodes fit together well, chronologically or thematically, but always fit to be watched separately. Usually authentic locations are used, as well as scenes from and/or interviews about the scientific research it is based upon.
A pop music group embarks on a series of misadventures while being pursued by an advertising executive.
In the year 79 AD, the misadventures of an ex-slave named Lurcio in Pompeii unfold. Lurcio, now a slave to the inept and sex-obsessed Roman Senator Ludicrus Sextus, tries to navigate through various absurd situations, including an assassination plot, a slave auction, and encounters with a talking soothsayer. With its blend of sarcasm, innuendo, and historical fiction, 'Up Pompeii' provides a titillating and comedic glimpse into ancient Roman society.
Penthouse dwelling Elmer Fudd brings home a beautiful flowering desert plant and - unknowingly - Bugs Bunny.
When Rome was still in its infancy, Carthage was the dominant power of the Mediterranean. As Rome grew, Carthage remained its only great rival. It was that rivalry that drove Rome to utterly destroy Carthage, and massacre its people.
The excavations of Pompeii reveal a thriving sex industry with prostitutes ranging from female slaves to male celebrities. But like today sexual promiscuity was not considered proper or even legal. This program examines how such blatant behavior could flourish under fairly strict social norms and whether Pompeii was a sexual hot spot or reflects common practice in the Roman Empire.
Explore the fascinating engineering feats of the ancient Romans as they built magnificent structures like the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and face their eventual downfall.
The first half of this Traveltalk entry is spent in the town of Bath, where we learn about the long history and architecture of the area. We then go to the coastal resort towns of Teignmouth and Torquay.
In a unique journey across Britain by helicopter, Christine Bleakley and historian Dr Michael Scott tell the story of what life was like for Romans and Britons 2000 years ago.
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