Rome Wasn't Built in a Day (TV series)

Rome Wasn't Built in a Day is a British historical documentary television series produced by the BBC. The series explores the construction of iconic Roman structures and engineering feats, emphasizing the time, planning, labor, and resources involved in their creation.

The program typically features academics, archaeologists, and historians who provide expert commentary on the challenges and innovations associated with these projects. The series aims to deconstruct the romanticized view of ancient Rome, offering a more grounded understanding of the practical realities faced by the builders, engineers, and laborers of the Roman Empire.

Episodes often focus on specific structures such as aqueducts, roads, fortifications, and public buildings. The series will detail the processes, from the sourcing of materials to the organization of the workforce, and the impact these structures had on Roman society. The name is an allusion to the popular idiom "Rome wasn't built in a day," emphasizing the slow and painstaking process of Roman construction.