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The Genesis of a New Imperial Architecture (1x8)

Air date: Dec 13, 2013

Focus on two structures—Nero’s Golden House and Trajan’s Market—which are emblematic of Rome’s bold new imperial architecture during the 1st and early 2nd centuries. These buildings feature complex vaulted and domed structures, asymmetrical floor plans, and striking interior spaces.