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What the Romans Did for Us Series 1 Episodes

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  1. Ahead of Their Time

    6/6 Adam Hart-Davis looks at how the Romans kept the citizens of the empire entertained.

  2. Edge of Empire

    5/6 How communications were the key to the success of the Roman military machine.

  3. Arteries of the Empire

    4/6 The Romans' ingenious surveying methods that enabled them to build arrow-straight roads.

  4. Building Britain

    3/6 Adam Hart-Davis looks at the creation of early towns.

  5. Invasion

    2/6 Adam Hart-Davis analyses the military strength and effectiveness of the Roman army.

  6. Life of Luxury

    1/6 Adam Hart-Davis investigates the lavish lifestyles of the Romans.