The first city of a million was built two thousand years ago. But how did they make Ancient Athens and Rome work without petrol, gas or electricity? Professor Wallace-Hadrill finds out.
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Episode 1
Athens
Documentary series exploring the ancient cities of Athens and Rome. Professor Wallace-Hadrill meets people who see ancient Athens as a model for today's great cities.
Episode 2
Rome
Documentary series exploring the ancient cities of Athens and Rome. Professor Andrew Wallace-Hadrill reveals how the Romans made their ancient megacity run.
Andrew Wallace-Hadrill
Self - Presenter
Reach thousands of daily viewers · size 970 x 90
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