◎片　　名　游览罗马帝国 Traveling the Roman Empire

◎年　　代　2022

◎产　　地 英国

◎类　　别　纪录

◎语　　言　英语

◎主　　演　

◎简　　介

At its height, the Roman Empire spanned nearly two million square miles, extending over three continents, and including a large fraction of the ancient world's population. From Spain to the Middle East, from the Sahara to the Balkans, Roman civilization flourished, enhanced almost everywhere by architectural and artistic wonders. Two thousand years later, it's still possible to experience many of these marvels, including: -- The Roman Forum: Relics of the empire turn up everywhere in Rome. Some of the most magnificent are in the Forum, the center of Roman civic life, with temples, triumphal arches, commemorative columns, and other monuments evoking imperial glory. -- Merida: This Spanish city was one of the most important in the empire and has many surviving structures, including a remarkable theater complex and a stone arched bridge extending nearly half a mile—the longest extant span from Roman times. -- Petra: Hidden in the Jordanian desert, this ancient Nabataean city shows how Roman culture blended with even older traditions. After taking control, the Romans added their usual civic improvements alongside mysterious local structures. Taking you on a video tour of these and other sights and adventures, archaeologist Darius Arya brings the ancient world to life in Traveling the Roman Empire. Shot on location in Rome, Spain, Morocco, the Balkans, and elsewhere, the eight half-hour episodes are ideal for previewing possible destinations for your own travels, or you can simply sit back and bask in the glories of antiquity from the comforts of home. Much more than a guide to must-see attractions, this series introduces you to Roman history and the societies that coexisted with Rome or replaced it after the disintegration of the empire. You discover how modern cities such as Seville and Belgrade, not to mention Rome itself, are a rich mix of cultures built on Classical, Christian, Islamic, or other civilizations. Further, Darius interviews current inhabitants who are still adhering to ancient practices. An Expert Tour Guide: With a first name tracing to ancient Persian kings, Darius is an archaeologist in the T. E. Lawrence and Indiana Jones mold, immersing himself in the languages, religions, technologies, economies, and customs of the lands of the Roman Empire. His engaging expertise has been widely featured in television documentaries and online seminars. One common passion of archaeologists is to embrace the daily life of the countries where they do their research. In this spirit, Darius has much to say about the local cuisine, street life, and scenery of the sites he visits. He also demonstrates the athletic opportunities, riding horseback in Spain; rowing on the Tiber in Rome; rock climbing in Jordan; and swimming, boating, and diving in the Adriatic Sea—all in pursuit of authentic ancient experiences. Throughout Traveling the Roman Empire Darius puts the ruins he tours in context. Often the encounter with an archaeological site can be confusing, and it takes a leap of the imagination to see the place as it once was. Darius provides that creative spark, enlivening locations such as these: -- Diocletian's Palace: After bringing renewed stability to the empire in the 3rd century, the Emperor Diocletian built a coastal fortress retirement home in his native Dalmatia. Today, it is a vivid, immersive experience in the life of a Roman potentate. -- Volubilis: This well-preserved Roman frontier town in Morocco has the remains of sprawling villas, each with a mythology-themed floor mosaic. Darius translates some of the city's abundant inscriptions, where long-vanished individuals speak across the millennia. -- Jerash: Some 2,500 miles east of Volubilis, Jerash is another time-capsule of multicultural civilization. Situated in Jordan, here the arena of ancient civic life is on full display, with plazas, temples, public baths, theaters, a porticoed market, and a hippodrome. An Incomparable Grand Tour: Aside from famous attractions in Rome, such as the Colosseum, Trajan's Column, and the Arch of Constantine, some of the settings in the series may look eerily familiar. That's because Star Wars, Dune, and other science fiction films were shot on location in Wadi-Rum. This alien-looking region is also called the Valley of the Moon and includes the renowned rock formation "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom." In another deja-vu experience, visit Diocletian's Palace, which was the backdrop for scenes in the television series Game of Thrones. Traveling the Roman Empire is a matchless grand tour covering an astonishing range of landscapes, cultures, and history. Even if you have explored many of these places before, Darius will give you fresh insights and a new appreciation for the remarkable achievements of a single-minded city on the Tiber that had the vision, discipline, and institutions to conquer the known world and make it prosper.

罗马帝国在鼎盛时期的疆域近200万平方英里，横跨三大洲，囊括了古代世界的很大一部分人口。从西班牙到中东，从撒哈拉沙漠到巴尔干半岛，罗马文明蓬勃发展，几乎到处都因建筑和艺术奇迹而得到加强。两千多年后，我们仍然可以体验到许多这样的奇迹，包括： -- 罗马广场：帝国的遗迹在罗马随处可见。其中一些最宏伟的建筑位于罗马公民生活的中心广场，那里有寺庙、凯旋门、纪念柱和其他唤起帝国荣耀的纪念碑。 ——梅里达：这座西班牙城市是帝国最重要的城市之一，拥有许多幸存的建筑，包括一座非凡的剧院综合体和一座延伸近半英里的石拱桥——罗马时代现存最长的桥。 -- 佩特拉：这座古老的纳巴泰城市隐藏在约旦沙漠中，展示了罗马文化如何与更古老的传统相融合。罗马人取得控制权后，除了神秘的当地建筑之外，还进行了通常的市政改进。考古学家达流斯·艾莉亚 (Darius Arya) 在《罗马帝国之旅》中带您通过视频游览这些景点和其他景点和冒险，将古代世界带入生活。八个半小时的剧集在罗马、西班牙、摩洛哥、巴尔干半岛和其他地方拍摄，非常适合预览您自己旅行中可能的目的地，或者您也可以坐下来，在舒适的环境中享受古代的辉煌。家。该系列不仅仅是必看景点的指南，还向您介绍罗马历史以及与罗马共存或在帝国解体后取代罗马的社会。 您会发现塞维利亚和贝尔格莱德等现代城市，更不用说罗马本身，是建立在古典、基督教、伊斯兰或其他文明基础上的丰富文化的融合。此外，大流士采访了仍然坚持古代习俗的当前居民。专业导游：大流士的名字可以追溯到古代波斯国王，他是一位效仿劳伦斯和印第安纳琼斯的考古学家，沉浸在罗马帝国土地的语言、宗教、技术、经济和习俗中。他引人入胜的专业知识在电视纪录片和在线研讨会上得到了广泛的报道。考古学家的一项共同热情是拥抱他们研究所在国家的日常生活。本着这种精神，大流士对他所参观的地方的当地美食、街头生活和风景有很多话要说。他还展示了运动机会，在西班牙骑马；在罗马的台伯河上划船；约旦攀岩；以及在亚得里亚海游泳、划船和潜水——所有这些都是为了追求真实的古代体验。在《罗马帝国之旅》中，大流士把他所游览的废墟放在了背景中。通常，遇到考古遗址可能会令人困惑，需要发挥想象力才能看到这个地方曾经的样子。大流士提供了创造性的火花，使以下地点充满活力： -- 戴克里先宫：在三世纪为帝国带来新的稳定后，戴克里先皇帝在他的家乡达尔马提亚建造了一座沿海堡垒退休之家。如今，它是罗马君主生活中生动、身临其境的体验。 -- 瓦鲁比利斯：摩洛哥这座保存完好的罗马边境小镇拥有庞大的别墅遗迹，每栋别墅都有神话主题的地板马赛克。 大流士翻译了这座城市的一些丰富的铭文，其中记载了失踪已久的人在数千年中的讲话。 -- 杰拉什：杰拉什位于瓦卢比利斯以东约 2,500 英里处，是多元文化文明的另一个时间胶囊。位于约旦，这里充分展示了古代公民生活的竞技场，有广场、寺庙、公共浴室、剧院、门廊市场和竞技场。无与伦比的壮游：除了罗马斗兽场、图拉真纪念柱、君士坦丁凯旋门等罗马著名景点外，剧中的一些场景可能看起来有些熟悉。这是因为《星球大战》、《沙丘》和其他科幻电影都是在瓦迪拉姆拍摄的。这个看起来像外星人的地区也被称为月亮谷，其中包括著名的岩层“智慧七柱”。另一种似曾相识的体验是参观戴克里先宫，这里是电视剧《权力的游戏》的场景背景。游览罗马帝国是一次无与伦比的盛大旅程，涵盖了令人惊叹的风景、文化和历史。即使您以前探索过其中许多地方，大流士也会为您提供新的见解和新的欣赏，让您欣赏台伯河上一座一心一意的城市所取得的非凡成就，这座城市拥有征服已知世界并创造奇迹的远见、纪律和制度。它繁荣起来。