Ulisse - The Pleasure of Discovery

Season 13 Episode 15: The Secret Story of Trajan's Column (Second Version)

We tell you a gripping story, one that changed the destinies of millions of people over the centuries. This evening, we journey to the borders of the Roman Empire to recount the moment when it reached the height of its power, its greatest expansion: the conquest of Dacia. We set our compass on a specific era: that of Emperor Trajan. We march alongside the Legions, engaged in the conquest of an ancient region corresponding to modern-day Romania. We discover the details of the legionaries' daily lives. We witness their ferocious battles, revealing their combat strategies and explaining how their fearsome weapons functioned, including the most lethal, comparable to our artillery.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

26

Episodes:

274

Cast:

Alberto Angela

Quality:

HD

Duration:

120 min

First Air:

2001

Rating:

9.0