Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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 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: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show
• “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio
• European Tours: ricksteves.com/tours
• Guidebooks: store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks
• Travel Gear: store.ricksteves.com/shop
• Travel Classes: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks
• Rick Steves Audio Europe App: 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.
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 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: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show
• “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio
• European Tours: ricksteves.com/tours
• Guidebooks: store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks
• Travel Gear: store.ricksteves.com/shop
• Travel Classes: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks
• Rick Steves Audio Europe App: 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.
