The Roman Fleet

PBS America HD

11:55 AM to 1:00 PM

Thursday 15 October

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The naval forces of Ancient Rome played a crucial role in the conquest of the Mediterranean and beyond - but how did the Roman fleet operate? To find answers, experimental archaeologists from the University of Trier reconstructed a full-scale historical replica of a Roman ship, using ancient craftsmanship and based on excavation findings.