Viewers of this film will enjoy a unique experience by exploring art masterpieces and archaeological sites in the most important treasury of Classical Western archaeology. The myths of Ancient Greece re-emerge in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Previously unseen finds and epochal restorations take us back to daily life in Pompeii and Herculaneum. Long-awaited exhibitions, ancient mosaics, and stunning artworks illustrate central episodes in Western Civilization and offer a unique key for interpreting our present time. A journey traveling between past and present customs and traditions encourages the viewer to reflect on where we stand in the pages of history.
Length: 52 mins.
Country: Italy
Language: Italian with English subtitles
Director: Laura Pintus
Producer(s): Tg2 (website)
Distributor: Rai Radiotelevisione Italiana