Rome's Invisible City
★ 7.6 · 2015 · 59m · Documentary · History
With the help of a team of experts and the latest in 3-D scanning technology, Alexander Armstrong, along with Dr Michael Scott, explores the hidden underground treasures that made Rome the powerhouse of the ancient world.
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