Rick Steves Art of Ancient Rome
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The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture and left an enduring Legacy of great art.
The Romans are really practical people and great Builders and one thing that's interesting is that the Romans build a lot for people not just for the Gods.
Rome really was the city of art it was the Romans would never understand why we would have to pay a ticket to go see art in a museum.
The Roman Empire was successful because of brutal military force without a doubt but also an incredible talent for assimilation.
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Rick Steves' Europe © 2023 | The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture—and awe-inspiring art. From its groundbreaking architecture to its statues, mosaics, and frescos, Rome engineered bigger and better than anyone before. At its peak, the Roman Empire was a society of unprecedented luxury, with colossal arenas for entertaining the masses and giant monuments to egotistical emperors. And then it fell. Find names and locations for works of art listed in the script at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/ancient-rome-art #ricksteves #rickstevesart #arthistory Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.