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Italy’s Sunken City

Baiae was the Las Vegas of the Roman Empire. Over the centuries, it slowly sunk beneath the sea. Amanda Ruggeri meets those developing new technologies to protect an ancient city.

The ancient city of Baiae was the Las Vegas of the Roman Empire. Over the centuries, it slowly sunk beneath the sea.

Filmed before the coronavirus pandemic, Amanda Ruggeri meets the archaeologists and engineers developing some surprising new technologies to protect the underwater site for future generations.

27 minutes

Last on

Christmas Day 202003:30GMT

Broadcasts

  • Sat 19 Dec 202000:30GMT
  • Sat 19 Dec 202014:30GMT
  • Sun 20 Dec 202017:30GMT
  • Tue 22 Dec 202001:30GMT
  • Wed 23 Dec 202002:30GMT
  • Christmas Day 202003:30GMT