Rome: A History of the Eternal City

Episode 1: City of the Sacred

BBC Four

Duration: 60 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 5^th Dec 2012, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Sun 6^th Aug 2023, 01:40 on BBC Four

Simon Sebag Montefiore uncovers the central role played by religion in the power of the city of Rome. Every event in ancient Rome revolved around religion. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Simon Sebag Montefiore
Producer:: Anna Cox
Director:: Anna Cox
Executive Producer:: Mike Smith

Rome: A History of the Eternal City

Episode 2: Divine Gamble

BBC Four

Duration: 60 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 12^th Dec 2012, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Sat 12^th Aug 2023, 20:00 on BBC Four

Simon Sebag Montefiore charts Rome's rise to become the capital of western Christendom and its impact on the lives of its citizens, elites and high priests. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Simon Sebag Montefiore
Producer:: Rob Cowling
Director:: Rob Cowling
Executive Producer:: Mike Smith

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Rome: A History of the Eternal City

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Rome: A History of the Eternal City

Episode 3: The Rebirth of God's City

BBC Four

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 19^th Dec 2012, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Thu 24^th Aug 2023, 01:50 on BBC Four HD

Simon Sebag Montefiore charts Rome's rise from the abandonment and neglect of the 14th century into the everlasting seat of the papacy recognised today. Show more