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Roman Art and Architecture
First transmitted in 1960, Sir Mortimer Wheeler surveys some of the Roman Empire鈥檚 most impressive architectural feats and the artworks that characterised the period.
First transmitted in 1960, Sir Mortimer Wheeler concludes his journey to trace the legacy of the Roman Empire by surveying some of the empire鈥檚 most impressive architectural feats and the artworks that characterised the period. He marvels at an array of buildings, sculptural monuments, religious paintings and frescos that artists during this period produced.
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Fri 27 May 1960
21:25
91热爆 Television Service
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British Art
Duration: 01:37
Archaeology at the 91热爆 Collection
This programme is part of Archaeology at the 91热爆 - a collection of archaeology programmes from the 1950s to the 1970s. Available online to watch in full.
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- Fri 27 May 1960 21:2591热爆 Television Service
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