Rick Steves' Europe © 2023 | The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture—and awe-inspiring art. From its groundbreaking architecture to its statues, mosaics, and frescos, Rome engineered bigger and better than anyone before. At its peak, the Roman Empire was a society of unprecedented luxury, with colossal arenas for entertaining the masses and giant monuments to egotistical emperors. And then it fell.  Find names and locations for works of art listed in the script at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read... #ricksteves #rickstevesart #arthistory

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