Ancient Rome -
rick steves art of europe

Fri, Sep 26 10:00 P.M. NH Create (11.4)

The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture-and awe-inspiring art. From its groundbreaking architecture to its statues, mosaics, and frescos, Rome engineered bigger and better than anyone before. At its peak, the Roman Empire was a society of unprecedented luxury, with colossal arenas for entertaining the masses and giant monuments to egotistical emperors. And then it fell.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 102

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Fri, Sep 26	10:00 P.M.	Ancient Rome NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Sep 27	11:00 A.M.	Ancient Rome NH Create (11.4)

About Rick Steves Art of Europe:

RICK STEVES ART OF EUROPE is the culmination of Rick showcasing Europe's great art and architecture on public television for three decades.

This ambitious, six-part sweep through the span of European art history weaves the greatest masterpieces into a fascinating story that's both entertaining and inspiring.

Climbing deep into prehistoric tombs on remote Scottish isles, summiting Michelangelo's magnificent dome at the Vatican, waltzing through glittering French palaces, and pondering the genius of Picasso and Van Gogh, Rick does for art what he does for travel - makes it fun and accessible.

Watch Rick Steves Art of Europe - Clips, Episodes & Previews

Stone Age to Ancient Greece

The Middle Ages

Ancient Rome

The Renaissance

Baroque

The Modern Age

Future Broadcast times for "Rick Steves Art of Europe": (show all)

Fri, Sep 26	9:00 P.M.	Stone Age to Ancient Greece NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Sep 26	10:00 P.M.	Ancient Rome NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Sep 26	11:00 P.M.	The Middle Ages NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Sep 27	12:00 A.M.	The Renaissance NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Sep 27	1:00 A.M.	Baroque NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Sep 27	10:00 A.M.	Stone Age to Ancient Greece NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Sep 27	11:00 A.M.	Ancient Rome NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Sep 27	12:00 P.M.	The Middle Ages NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Sep 27	1:00 P.M.	The Renaissance NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Sep 27	2:00 P.M.	Baroque NH Create (11.4)