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Column of Trajan

This stunning 125-foot-high monument is truly a marvel, combining a feat of engineering with the skill of sculptors who crafted a 650-foot-long story that spirals upward from the base. The column commemorates the successful military campaigns of the Roman emperor Trajan and offers a wealth of information about Roman warfare, religious rites, and even building techniques.

English
  • Originally Aired April 4, 2013
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created September 28, 2021 by
    blueflinko
  • Modified July 23, 2024 by
    BigDaddy_JC