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Treasures of Ancient Rome

Episode 3: The Empire Strikes Back

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

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Alastair Sooke charts the fall of the Roman Empire through some of its artistic treasures, including one of the best preserved Roman cities in Libya. Show more

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