Traveling the Roman Empire is a matchless grand tour covering an astonishing range of landscapes, cultures, and history. Even if you have explored many of these places before, Darius will give you fresh insights and a new appreciation for the remarkable achievements of a single-minded city on the Tiber that had the vision, discipline, and institutions to conquer the known world and make it prosper.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 8 episodes
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- 1S1 E1
Rome: Heart of an Empire
Feb 15, 2023
Begin the series on the outskirts of Rome, taking the Via Appia into the city. View the impressive tombs and aqueducts that line the road, testifying to the importance of the ancient capital. Within, visit major sites that include the exten
- 2S1 E2
Spain: Augustus’s Golden Province
Feb 15, 2023
Riding an Iberian horse, Darius opens his tour of Spain, one of Rome’s richest provinces. Rome benefitted from the region’s mineral and agricultural wealth. The grand Roman structures still standing include the massive arched bridge and the
- 3S1 E3
Spain: From Imperial Apex to Arab Kingdom
Feb 15, 2023
Focus on Spain as the birthplace of powerful Roman emperors, including Trajan and Hadrian. Survey the imperial grandeur that still survives from their reigns, notably in the ruined city of Italica and the thriving urban centers of Cordoba a
- 4S1 E4
Morocco: Traces of Rome in North Africa
Feb 15, 2023
Rome once ruled North Africa, cementing its control over the entire Mediterranean basin. Investigate Morocco, where Roman influences mixed with the indigenous Berbers to produce a unique culture. Visit the ruins of Volubilis, an ancient int
- 5S1 E5
Jordan: Rome’s Eastern Frontier
Feb 15, 2023
Explore the original Philadelphia, the ancient name for present-day Amman, Jordan, which came under Roman rule in the 1st century BC. Then, visit nearby Jerash, lauded as the “Pompeii of the East” for its remarkable state of preservation. T
- 6S1 E6
Petra: Rome and the Rose City
Feb 15, 2023
Visit the star of Rome’s Middle Eastern domain, Petra in modern Jordan, known as the Rose City for its construction in rose-red local stone. Settled by Nabataean Bedouins, the city grew rich from the caravan trade, leading to the building o
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Traveling the Roman Empire?
- Traveling the Roman Empire is streaming on Hoopla, The Great Courses Amazon Channel. It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of Traveling the Roman Empire are there?
- Traveling the Roman Empire has 1 season and 8 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Traveling the Roman Empire?
- Traveling the Roman Empire has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on February 22, 2023.
- Who stars in Traveling the Roman Empire?
- Traveling the Roman Empire stars Darius Arya.
