Roman Megastructures - Season 1 - Eps 2: Lugdunum (Lyon)
Today, Lyon is the third-largest city in France but during ancient times, it was the largest. At the time, the capital of the Gauls was called Lugdunum. Between the end of the first century BC and the second century AD, all the monuments worthy of a Roman capital would be built in the city and Lyon would become a showcase for Rome in these lands conquered by Julius Caesar.
About Roman Megastructures
Title: Roman Megastructures
First Air Date: 2021-08-21
Last Air Date: 2021-08-21
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 5.3/10 (from 3 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 3
Network: Unknown
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
50 BC: Julius Cesar reigned supreme over Gaul. But this was no simple military conquest. Rome wanted to spread its greatness, bringing civilization to the defeated barbarians now part of the Empire. Rome’s new territory was transformed through huge construction projects, involving aqueducts, roads, baths, amphitheaters, and arenas. This series explores three cities that today are home to the vestiges of this industrious civilization. Through the use of CGI, archive footage, aerial imagery, and expert testimony, this trilogy unveils the secrets of these wonders of Roman engineering.
