Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Get a peek into Rick's new six-hour series, Rick Steves Art of Europe, with this preview of "Ancient Rome." Premiering October 2022 on public television across the US. Rick Steves Art of Europe is an ambitious sweep through the entire span of European art history. Beginning in prehistoric Europe, Egypt, and ancient Greece, Rick weaves a compelling narrative through ancient Rome, medieval Europe, the Renaissance, the Baroque period and the Age of Revolution, and the modern age. Rick brings together the greatest masterpieces he's featured over the decades into a cohesive, entertaining, and inspiring story of Europe's art and architecture.

Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Visit ricksteves.com for European travel information.

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
Trip Consulting: ricksteves.com/travel-help/plan-your-trip-with-our-expert-consultants
Travel Classes: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks
Rick Steves Audio Europe App: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe