Nero’s Golden House

Synopsis: As emperor of the Roman Empire, Nero had a reputation for tyranny and extravagance. Nowhere was this more evident than in his Golden House, the most opulent villa in all of ancient Rome and part of a vast complex of palaces, pavilions, and temples constructed in his honour. But despite its aesthetic beauty, the building became renowned for acts of violence and sexual depravity that Nero not only knew about, but sanctioned. Drawing on archaeological evidence, comprehensive historical research, and high-end CGI, Phil Grabsky attempts to separate the man from the myth and figure out just what went on inside Nero’s Golden House.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Subjects: Archaeology; History
Keywords: Roman Empire; Roman villas; Nero

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Notes: Seventh Art specialises in producing television programmes and films on history and the arts, under the direction of award-winning documentary filmmaker Phil Grabsky. There are several series on aspects of the history of art, presented by Tim Marlow, as well as programmes on the life and work of Mozart and Beethoven and figures from ancient and more recent history such as Nero and Nelson. Sale on DVD.

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