Lost Treasures Of Rome - National Geographic

Synopsis

This series follows teams of archaeologists across the world, as they embark on a new season of excavations exploring the secrets of life in the Roman Empire. From the ruins of Pompeii, to the sands of Petra and the bustling streets of Rome, they’re on a mission to discover the treasures of this ancient civilization.

Episodes

Ancient Ingenuity

Archeologists excavate from mountain tops, crawl underground, and experiment with early technology to reveal ancient Roman engineering secrets.

Riches Beneath the Rubble

Experts unearth new truths about Hadrian's wall and Nero’s palace, discover underground frescos, underwater mosaics, and recover part of a warship.

Pompeii's Forgotten Victims

In 79AD Pompeii was destroyed by nearby volcano, Mount Vesuvius. Now archologists are digging to uncover the dark side of the town.

Gladiators of the Lost Colosseum

Archaeologists discover evidence that sheds fresh light on the enduring appeal of Roman gladiator games, and the stars who fought in the arena.

Rome's Desert Cities

Archaeologists excavate a buried city in Jordan, dive a sunken temple in Italy, and explore Petra to shed new light on how Rome conquered the east.

Lost Ships of Rome

Archaeologists excavate a buried shipwreck, dive ancient ports and reconstruct Roman boats to uncover how Rome ruled the seas for four centuries.

Battles on Rome's Frontier

Archaeologists are excavating the vast frontier of the Roman Empire, investigating the battle to keep it safe.

Nero's Lost Megastructures

Archaeologists reveal the stunning new discovery of a Nero megastructure once thought to only exist in ancient texts and legend.

Lost Treasures of Rome: Women Dig History

An all-female cast of archeologists make the discovery of a century, find an amphitheater and search beneath the waves for an ancient resort.

Hidden Secrets of Pompeii

Archaeologists embark on new digs in Pompeii – they unearth a sacrificial skull, investigate a strange mummy, and crawl through underground tunnels.

Rome’s Sunken Secrets

Off the coast of Sicily, maritime archaeologists find traces of a fierce battle that changed Ancient Rome’s history, catapulting it to power.

Secrets of the Colosseum

How did the Colosseum come to symbolize the might of Rome? Archaeologists venture into the ruins and unearth long-lost amphitheatres to find clues.

Nero’s Lost Palace

The Golden House lies beneath Rome. Why was the vast place buried? And what can its fate reveal about its builder, the notorious emperor, Nero?

Secrets of Rome’s Great Wall

Experts investigate Hadrian’s Wall, the biggest structure Rome built, to reveal the secrets of life and death on the ever-changing edge of empire.

Pompeii’s Lost Twin: Herculane

Experts investigate Herculaneum’s grisly skeletons and uncover what happened in the deadly final hours after Mount Vesuvius erupted.