roman

This episode explores the writings of Seneca, tutor and later advisor to Roman emperor Nero, especially his philosophy to overcome anger. (23 min)

Consistently great engineering feats were the cornerstone to the foundation of Roman culture and civilization. Peter Weller hosts. (85 min, 9 segments)

As much of the world descended into the Dark Ages after the fall of Rome, the Byzantine Empire shone brilliantly. Ingenious but ruthless, the Byzantines ruled over vast swaths of Europe and Asia for more than a thousand years. (45 minutes in 5 segments)