The compelling PBS Empires series explores the first hundred years of the Roman Empire in this fascinating documentary. The story begins with the ascent of Augustus, who almost single handedly rescued Rome from the chaos of civil war and forged a collection of colonies into an empire. Augustus was a shrewd statesman, and his manipulation of the common people allowed him to begin a dynasty that would eventually endanger everything he had created. After the death of Augustus in A.D. 14 the Roman Empire continued to expand even as the imperial family fell into turmoil. Augustus s successor was Tiberius, who was then followed by the notorious Caligula, but it fell to Claudius, who came reluctantly to power after Caligula s murder, to further Augustus s imperial ambitions. Under Claudius Rome finally occupied the distant island of Britain, and letters from the period offer fascinating glimpses into everyday life at the edge of the world.

Western Europe s superstate and how Charlemagne, a ruler with a ruthless greed for power and a readiness to fight any enemy, led it.

Pompeii: one of the most famous volcanic eruptions in history. We know how its victims died, but this film sets out to answer another question - how did they live? Gleaning evidence from an extraordinary find, Cambridge professor and Pompeii expert Mary Beard provides new insight into the lives of the people who lived in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius before its cataclysmic eruption.In a dark cellar in Oplontis, just three miles from the centre of Pompeii, 54 skeletons who didn t succumb to the torrent of volcanic ash are about to be put under the microscope. The remains will be submitted to a barrage of tests that will unlock one of the most comprehensive scientific snapshots of Pompeian life ever produced - and there are some big surprises in store.

Princess Anne embarks on a highly publicized tour of Europian capitals. When she and her royal entourage arrive in Rome, she begins to rebel against her restricted, regimented schedule. One night Anne sneaks out of her room, hops into the back of a delivery truck and escapes her luxurious confinement. However, a sedative she was forced to take earlier starts to take effect, and the princess is soon fast asleep on a public bench. She is found by Joe Bradley, an American newspaper reporter stationed in Rome. He takes her back to his apartment. The next morning Joe dashes off to cover the Princess Anne press conference, unaware that she is sleeping on his couch! Once he realizes his good fortune, Joe promises his editor an exclusive interview with the princess.

Simulator fights in the streets of Rome. To participate in the bloody street tournaments agreed the most ferocious fighters from around the world. Try to defend their right to be the best, fight in tournaments or with friends, use surrounding objects as weapons! The winner is the last survivor!

Simulator fights in the streets of Rome. To participate in the bloody street tournaments agreed the most ferocious fighters from around the world. Try to defend their right to be the best, fight in tournaments or with friends, use surrounding objects as weapons! The winner is the last survivor!

This two-part DVD is based on Nimzowitsch s book My System which is the foundation for modern day progressive positional thinking. Roman will help you understand Nimzowitsch s ideas and theories while adding 75 years of improvements and changes. So sit back and let Roman explain to you an easy way to understand one of the most popular but difficult to comprehend books ever published.

On this DVD Roman will give you an easy to follow opening plan where you will get a clear advantage against the Pirc Modern Defense and at the same time severely limit your opponent s counter play. Roman has used these proven lines against some of the top players in the world and achieved fantastic results.

GM Roman Dzindzichashvili, one of the leading authorities on openings, teaches you his own lines to play against 40 of the most popular openings. Roman guides you through 40 essential openings with his recommended lines for white & black that will give you an edge in your middle game. Win more games and increase your rating by Playing what G.M. Roman plays against all the popular openings!
Openings in Volume 1

New Lines & Novelties for White against the Pirc & Center Counter, the Black side Of the Scandinavian Defense and Accelerated Dragon.

There is no exact theory on how to calculate.

Tactics and Combinations are the essentials of every chess game and are easier to find when you know the tactical themes example mate in 3 pins, forks etc..

On this DVD Roman will demonstrate through several games how to dominate your opponent through piece coordination. You will see how cohesive piece coordination will double or even triple the value of your pieces.

On this dvd Roman pays Tribute to the Greatest pure Chess genius of all time Bobby Fischer.

Simulator fights in the streets of Rome. To participate in the bloody street tournaments, the most ferocious fighters converged from all over the world. Try to defend their right to be the best, fight in tournaments or with friends, use the surrounding objects as weapons! The winner is the last survivor!