Watch Apple TV+ Movies
TV Shows and more
Try 7-Day Free
Home > History >

The Mummies of Rome

The Mummies of Rome (2003)

January. 01,2003
|
5.5
| History Documentary
The Mummies of Rome

Imperial Rome, between the first and second century AD. A young nobleman suddenly dies and before too long his mother follows him to the grave. Summer of 2000, a chance discovery of a tomb in the suburbs of Rome, presents the scientific establishment with an extraordinary opportunity and a unique set of clues. Inside the tomb are two marble coffins and in each coffin preserved bodies and some very special artifacts. This film is a scientific detective story to uncover just who these two people were, their status and lifestyle and, most importantly, why they were preserved at a time when most citizens were cremated.

Free Trial Channels
AD

AD
Watch on Apple TV+

With 7-Day Free Trial

Stream Now

The Mummies of Rome

2003  / 0 hr 50 min

Imperial Rome, between the first and second century AD. A young nobleman suddenly dies and before too long his mother follows him to the grave. Summer of 2000, a chance discovery of a tomb in the suburbs of Rome, presents the scientific establishment with an extraordinary opportunity and a unique set of clues. Inside the tomb are two marble coffins and in each coffin preserved bodies and some very special artifacts. This film is a scientific detective story to uncover just who these two people were, their status and lifestyle and, most importantly, why they were preserved at a time when most citizens were cremated.

READ MORE

Watch Trailer

Director
Tricia Lawton
Producted By
SBS
AD
Watch on Apple TV+

With 7-Day Free Trial

Stream Now

Cast

Popular Movies on Apple TV+

Popular TV Shows on Apple TV+