Ancient Civilizations: Rome and Pompeii
Imagine being among the bloodthirsty thousands at a gladiator bout in the Colosseum, or at the chariot races in the Circus Maximus.  Count yourself among the decadent few in the ancient baths, theatres, temples, and palaces.  Be an eyewitness to the burning of Nero's Rome.  See the devastation caused by Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii.  Meet the ancients, experience their daily customs, and visit the imperial cities of Rome and Pompeii as they appeared 2,000 years ago.  ´xtra Feature: Faith Unconquered: The Roman Persecution of Early Christians  - Emmy Award-winning actor Joseph Campanella takes you to ancient Rome, where Christians once challenged the power of the empire.  Filmed on location, this moviing docudrama follows the fates of four martyrs - Clement, Cecilia, Apollonius, and Agnes - who made the ultimate sacrifice rather than deny their faith.