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Mary Beard reaches back to the myths and legends of the origins of Rome to gain an insight into the psyche of the people of Rome—a city born through fratricide and rape. Part 1 of 4.
Mary Beard takes in the mythology, history, and archaeology of Rome. Mary explores the physical world of the Roman Empire and finds surprising parallels with our own world. Part 2 of 4.
Mary Beard explores the mythology, history, and archaeology of Rome. In this episode, she takes an in-depth look at the question of identity and citizenship within the Roman Empire. Part 3 of 4.
Mary Beard takes in the mythology, history, and archaeology of Rome. In the final episode, Mary tackles the biggest puzzle of all: why, and how, did the Roman Empire fall? Part 4 of 4.
Maiya May visits the Isle de Jean Charles, Louisiana, one of the first communities in the U.S. to undergo a federally funded relocation due to climate change. She also learns about hurricanes from the Hurricane Hunters. Part 2 of 6.
In the 1950s, Havana shines as a vibrant metropolis—alive with music, casinos, and cabarets. However, beneath the allure lies a city controlled by the American mafia, where luxury contrasts sharply with the poverty endured by most Cubans. U.S. tourists escape Prohibition and moral restrictions back home. Icons like Ernest Hemingway, Frank Sinatra, and Ava Gardner revel in the city’s rhythms, frequenting hotspots like the Hotel Nacional and the Tropicana nightclub. Yet beneath the surface, corruption and oppression grip Cuba.
Marrakesh, hailed as the most enchanting city in the Maghreb, captivated Western elites with its almost mystical allure.In the last century, The Hotel La Mamounia became a meeting place for famous personalities. For Winston Churchill, the politician of the century and a talented painter, it was the most beautiful place in the world, inspiring some of his most famous works. Alfred Hitchcock shoots a classic film in the streets of the Medina, which triggers a tourist boom. Yves Saint Laurent found groundbreaking inspiration for his fashion in Marrakesh. The Rolling Stones escaped the British police there, and after their return, the band was forever changed.
Rome created the largest empire in the ancient world. Its armies, organisation and building innovation created a vast territory linked by roads. Many of these cities lie in ruins today, others buried and many others are forgotten. They include Leptis Magna, Volubilis, Tipasa and Timgad in North Africa and, Baalbek, Jerash, Palmyra and Apamea in the Middle East.
Radicalised farmers and ranchers form a heavily armed militia group and engage in the longest armed standoff in FBI history.
