Basic Info
First Air: November 06, 2000
Status: Ended
Seasons & Episodes
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Last Episode
Name: Ahead of their Time
Season: 1, Episode: 6
Air Date: 2000-12-11
Adam Hart-Davis rediscovers the innovations and inventions brought by the Romans to Britain. In this edition, he examines the forms of entertainment laid on during the 176 days per year that were public holidays in Roman times. Featuring the hydraulis, the first ever keyboard instrument. Plus a look at how the Romans introduced concrete.
What the Romans Did for Us
2000
1 seasons
6 episodes
Overview
What the Romans Did for Us, is a 2000 BBC documentary series "looking at the innovations and inventions brought to Britain by the Romans". The title of the programme is derived from the cult movie Monty Python's Life of Brian, referencing the famous scene where the People's Front of Judea discuss "What have the Romans done for us?"
Genres
Documentary
Production Countries
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- English en
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Cast
Adam Hart-Davis
Crew
Caroline van den Brul
Producer
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