Lost Treasures of Rome

Archaeologists embark on new digs in Pompeii, unearthing a sacrificial skull, investigating a strange mummy and crawling through underground tunnels. U.

Off the coast of Sicily, maritime archaeologists find traces of a fierce battle that changed Ancient Rome's history, catapulting it to power. U.

How did the Colosseum come to symbolise the might of Rome? Archaeologists venture into the ruins and unearth long-lost amphitheatres to find clues. U.

The Golden House lies beneath Rome. Why was the vast place buried? And what can its fate reveal about its builder, the notorious emperor Nero? U. (S1, ep 4)

Investigate Hadrian's Wall, the biggest structure Rome built. Plus, uncover the secrets of life and death on the ever-changing edge of empire. U. (S1, ep 5)

Experts investigate Herculaneum's grisly skeletons and uncover what happened in the deadly final hours after Mount Vesuvius erupted. U. (S1, ep 6)