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Hadrian

2008 · Movie · 59 min

Documentary

Immortalized in the UK after building a wall which bears his name to this day, Hadrian brought an unparalleled period of peace and prosperity to the Roman Empire. Dan Snow takes us on a journey around Hadrian's vast domain and uncovers the genius and the dark side of this sometimes ruthless ruler. At the heart of his great Empire, lies a mystery. Hadrian's relationship with a young man, Antinous.

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Streaming on BBC Select.

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Details
Years
2008
Release date
2008-07-19
Language
English
Runtime
59 min

Themes

  • roman empire
  • 1st century
  • hadrian’s wall
  • roman emperor

Cast & crew

Directed by John Trefor