Ancient Civilizations (3-Disc Collection) (2001) Rating: Starring: Ancient Civilizations Director: Category: Documentary, Special Interest Studio: Questar Subtitles: [None] Length: 360 mins     Volume 1:Rome & Pompeii Imagine being among the bloodthirsty thousands at a gladiator bout in the Colosseum, or at the chariot races in the Circus Maximus.Think of yourself among the decadent few in the ancient baths, theatres, temples, or palaces.Be an eyewitness to the burning of Nero's Rome.See the devastation caused by Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii.Meet the ancients, experience their daily customs, and visit the imperial cities of Rome and Pompeii as they appeared 2000 years ago. This program makes it all possible through computer recreations and a renowned team of Italian archeologists and historians. Bonus Program:Faith Unconquered:The Roman Persecution of Early Christians Emmy Award-winning actor Joseph Campanella takes you to ancient Rome, where Christians once challenged the power of the empire.Filmed on location, this moving docudrama follows the fates of four martyrs - Clement, Cecilia, Apollonius, and Agnes, who made the ultimate sacrifice rather than deny their faith.Church records and archeological data were compiled to verify the details of each martyr's life. Volume 2: Athens And Greece Ancient Greece was a civilization like no other- and now you can see why.Computer graphics, archival film, and classic art come together to recreate the past.Tour the Acropolis in the 5th Century B.C.Stand before Delphi's Temple of Apollo where the oracle spoke.Gaze at the Statue of Athena and marvel at the Parthenon.Walk through the Agora, the Temple of Zeus, and Olympia - hoe of the Olympic Games.Sail to the legendary and lost continent of Atlantis.Experience the daily lives and customs of ancient Greeks in this unforgettable journey back to the Golden Age of Greece. Bonus Program:Atlantis:In Search of a Lost Continent Since Plato first described Atlantis 2,500 years ago, more than 5,000 publications have been written about this mythical island kingdom located in the Atlantic.Once described as the Cradle of Civilization, the astounding accounts of Atlantis describe an advanced society that included electricity and airships.Follow host Richard Crenna as he takes you through this exceptional story of science, history, and mystery. Volume 3: The Land Of The Pharaohs The land of the pharaohs awakens, and this magical program is there to capture it.Through reconstructions and the work of historians and Egyptologists, you'll travel back 5,000 years to experience the splendor of ancient Egypt.See the wondrous structures created with simple tools and massive manpower.Visit the Pyramids of Giza and Sakkara.Meet the Sphinx, Marvel at the Temple of Luxor and the Temple of Ammon at Karnak.Travel across the Nile, explore Memphis, and meander through the Left Bank.Taste the food and test ancient recipes from history's most fascinating time. Bonus Program:Touring Egypt Visit the cradle of civilization and culture.See how 5,000 years of history has influenced the land today.The old quarters still convey an atmosphere of the Arabian nights.Outside of Cairo are the Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza - monuments without parallel.Cruise the Nile, where life goes on as it has for millennia, to ancient Thebes, the Temples of Karnak and Luxor, the Valley of the Kings and Tut's tomb.Your tour also takes you to Esna, Aswan, Memphis and more.Experience the wonders of Egypt and learn why it was considered the most civilized nation of ancient times.