The emperor who built a wall and wrote poetry about his dead boyfriend. Ancient Rome was WILD.
Documentary released to coincide with the British Museum's exhibition dedicated to the man who ruled the Roman Empire from 117 to 138 AD. The programme explores the life, achievements, passions and legacy of the emperor who was both soldier and poet and responsible for that most famous construction - Hadrian's Wall. The documentary was produced in conjunction with the exhibition Hadrian: Empire and Conflict at the British Museum 24 July - 26 October 2008.
Production
Stunning access to British Museum artifacts and ruins.
Direction
Neil MacGregor's whispered intensity in echoey galleries.
Director
Patrick Dickinson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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