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Rome: Engineering an Empire (2005)
Director: Christopher Cassel
Cast: Michael Carroll, George Piscopo, Massimo Vari, Massimo Adornetto
Runtime90 min
RatingG
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Despite their personal short comings, many of the Roman Empires great engineering accomplishments were introduced during the reign of the Caesars. The tradition continued under Vespasian, builder of the Coliseum, Trajan, builder of the Forum, and Hadrian, builder and possibly the designer of the Pantheon. Finally, a decade later Caracalla built a bath complex/recreation center in an effort to secure his own reputation in history.
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Fans of historical documentaries and the engineering feats of ancient Rome will find much to appreciate in this 2005 film directed by Christopher Cassel. It takes an in-depth look at the innovative construction projects and architectural wonders of the Roman Empire, showcasing the impressive technical skills of figures like Vespasian, Trajan, and Hadrian.