Rome: A History of the Eternal City
The Rebirth of God's City
Season 1 Episode 3 of 3
Simon Sebag Montefiore charts Rome's rise from the abandonment and neglect of the 14th century into the everlasting seat of the Papacy recognised today. His story begins with the debauchery and decadence of the Renaissance, and takes viewers through the Catholic Reformation and on to the arrival of fascism and the creation of the Vatican State. He steps inside sensational palaces and churches, and talks about some of the world's most beloved art as he brings his exploration of Rome to a close
Rome: A History of the Eternal City airs on BBC Four HD at 8:00 PM, Monday 2 December. (Subtitles, finale, series, audio description.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Simon Sebag Montefiore
Presenter
Mike Smith
Executive Producer
Emily Davis
Director