Ulisse - The Pleasure of Discovery

Ulisse - The Pleasure of Discovery (2001)

★ 9.2 NR Documentary

Alberto Angela leads the dissemination program dedicated to history, art and culture. A historical, archaeological, informative story, with the presence of some protagonists of the Italian cultural or artistic scene.

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Episodes

  1. 1 1. Hannibal, the Man Who Challenged Rome2015-10-03 · 2h 2mAlberto Angela will take us on a journey through time spanning over two thousand years, discovering Carthage, the queen of the Mediterranean, with its vast fleet, and Republican Ro
  2. 2 2. Splendors of Puglia2015-10-10 · 2h 1mThe two-part journey through Puglia by Ulisse – the pleasure of discovery – begins in Castel del Monte. Alberto Angela will travel the roads leading from Gargano to Salento, bringi
  3. 3 3. Splendors of Puglia. Salento2015-10-17 · 2h 4mAlberto Angela hosts this second episode, once again dedicated to the splendor and history of Puglia. We begin in Salento, and specifically the city of Lecce: the host leads us thr
  4. 4 4. Learning From Nature2015-10-24 · 2h 3mIn this episode, "Ulysses" takes us into the fascinating world of nature. Led by Alberto Angela, we embark on a curious exploration of two distant yet parallel worlds.
  5. 5 5. America in Gone With the Wind2015-10-31 · 1h 59mThis episode of "Ulysses: The Pleasure of Discovery" guides us through the five most dramatic years in the history of the United States of America; the years of the Civil War, the
  6. 6 6. The True Story of Moby Dick2015-11-07 · 2h 1mThe story of the whaling ship Essex: departing from the East Coast of the United States, it was wrecked by a sperm whale. The survivors remained at sea for 88 days without food or
  7. 7 7. Journey Through the Secrets and Treasures of Ostia Antica (Second Version)2015-11-14 · 2h 2mJust a stone's throw from Rome lies the largest archaeological site on the planet (150 hectares), yet little known to the general public: Ostia Antica and its ancient port. Tourist
  8. 8 8. St. Peter's - The Secrets of a Basilica (Second Version)2015-11-21 · 2h 6m"Ulysses: The Pleasure of Discovery" recounts the story of St. Peter's Basilica, whose door is the first to be opened as part of the rite marking the beginning of the Holy Year. Al
  9. 9 9. The Wonders of Christian Rome (Third Version)2016-01-11 · 1h 47mFor many centuries, Rome has been a destination for millions of tourists every year. What attracts them are the archaeological remains of the empire, the artistic wonders that have
  10. 10 10. Journey to Discover the Alps (Second Version of the Episode "Journey Through the Alps")2016-01-18 · 1h 46mUlisse takes us to high altitude scenarios, among snow-capped peaks, glaciers, green valleys; discovering the Alps, the natural border of our country and the highest mountain range
  11. 11 11. Antonio and Cleopatra - The End of a Love Story, the Birth of an Empire (Second Version of the Episode "Anthony and Cleopatra")2016-01-25 · 1h 41mAlberto Angela takes us on a grandiose journey into one of the most crucial periods in the history of Rome: the birth of the Empire. Through the images of the film "Il Destino di R
  12. 12 12. Francesco of Assisi, the Surprises of His Life and His Time (Second Version)2016-02-15 · 1h 45mThe cameras of "Ulisse" guide us in the footsteps of Francis of Assisi. Let's discover the traditional saint, admirably depicted in Giotto's cycle in the basilica of Assisi. But we
  13. 13 13. Alexander the Great - When a Man Becomes Legend2016-04-09 · 2h 5mIn this episode Alberto Angela takes us to discover one of the most famous and important characters of the ancient world: Alessandro Magno. Our journey begins in Pompei: inside the
  14. 14 14. Wonders of the Veneto - From Lake Garda to the Brenta Riviera2016-04-16 · 2h 8mOne hundred and fifty years ago the annexation of Veneto to the Kingdom of Italy took place. To commemorate the anniversary, Ulisse will travel to this region, one of the richest i
  15. 15 15. The wonders of Veneto - From the Lagoon to the Dolomites2016-04-23 · 2h 8mOne hundred and fifty years ago the annexation of Veneto to the Kingdom of Italy took place. To commemorate the anniversary, "Ulisse" takes a journey to this region, one of the ric
  16. 16 16. Neanderthals and Sapiens - The Conquest of the World2016-04-30 · 2h 4mToday there are over 7 billion people living on earth. There are in fact 7 billion Homo Sapiens, the dominant species on the planet, so much so that we are used to thinking of Eart
  17. 17 17. The Secrets of Fire2016-05-07 · 2h 3mIt is the force of nature par excellence, the source of ancient human wonder: it is fire. Lighting a fire means igniting life, opening up new possibilities and giving birth to new
  18. 18 18. Living in the Desert2016-05-14 · 2h 6mWe have always been used to thinking of the deserts of our planet as places with an infinite horizon but without life. We set off with Alberto Angela for an extraordinary journey a
  19. 19 19. Rome, Day Four - Unknown Wonders (Second Version)2016-05-21 · 2h 5mIn this episode, Alberto Angela proposes a singular journey among the hidden surprises of Rome. "The fourth day" is what tourists always miss. Travel agencies reserve a short time
  20. 20 20. DNA Surprises (Second Version)2016-05-28 · 2h 3mDNA: the most surprising "invention" of nature and evolution, the true director that allows everything that lives to exist. In fact, DNA is the key that opens the doors to our past
  21. 21 21. Roma Amor - Passion in Ancient Rome (Second Version)2016-06-04 · 2h 2mWith Alberto Angela we take a journey into a disappeared world that is talked about a lot but little is known: love in the times of the ancient Romans. There are many curiosities t

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Alberto AngelaSelf - Host

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