The Roman Fleet

The naval forces of Ancient Rome played a crucial role in the conquest of the Mediterranean and beyond - but how did the Roman fleet operate? To find answers, experimental archaeologists from the University of Trier reconstructed a full-scale historical replica of a Roman ship, using ancient craftsmanship and based on excavation findings.

Thursday, 15 October 2 airings
16:55
PBS America
The Roman Fleet
21:15
PBS America
The Roman Fleet