After the disappearance of Tartessos, other Iberian locales rose to prominence and flourished-until their successes drew the unwanted attention of rival civilizations. This program tracks the history of Iberia during the era of Carthaginian and Roman expansion. Paintings, dramatizations, and maps reconstruct the course of the Punic Wars. In addition, the characteristics and cultures of these embattled regions are examined through re-creations of everyday...

Dave continues his investigation of Roman lifestyles in visits to the amphitheater, gymnasium, and library at Ephesus. In the midst of the most well preserved ruins in Persia, he refers to Roman influences that are still evident in Western society, not the least of which is our admiration for critical thinking and sound judgment. Standing before the facade of the Celsus Library, Dave explains that the library once contained thousands of parchment...