Meet the Romans with Mary Beard(2012)
Overview
Professor Mary Beard looks beyond the stories of emperors, armies, guts and gore to meet the everyday people at the heart of Ancient Rome's vast empire.
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3 episodes • 2012Avg: 5.3
Miniseries
3 episodes • 2012Avg: 5.3
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Roads Lead to Rome | Apr 17, 2012 | 6.0 |
| 2 | Streetlife | Apr 24, 2012 | 5.0 |
| 3 | Behind Closed Doors | May 1, 2012 | 5.0 |
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