Yuki Amami broadcasts a documentary about life and society in ancient Rome

It has been announced that the BS Asahi 25th anniversary program "How Did People Live 2000 Years Ago? Unravelling the Mysteries of Ancient Rome with Yuki Amami ," starring actress Yuki Amami , will be broadcast in two parts on October 25th at 9 PM and November 1st at 9 PM. The documentary sheds light on the lives and society of the people of the ancient Roman Empire, which flourished 2000 years ago. This will be Amami's first appearance on a documentary program in about 10 years.

Amami takes up a variety of questions, such as the lifespan, birth rate, what people ate, politics, and logistics 2,000 years ago, and travels to the ruins of Pompeii and Rome in Italy to uncover the mysteries.

The studio will feature Mari Yamazaki, author of the popular manga " Thermae Romae," which is based on ancient Rome, and Masanori Aoyagi, professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo and a leading researcher in the art history of ancient Greece and Rome. They will be watching over Amami's journey and providing commentary.

Looking back on her trip, Amami commented, "I've been interested in ancient Rome and have always wanted to visit Pompeii, so I was happy that this trip was finally possible. When I was there, I felt that people had lived strong lives in each era and under any circumstances. If I could have a conversation with someone from Roman times, I would like to ask them what their biggest worries and greatest joys were."

"Yamazaki-san and Professor Aoyagi, who turns 80 this year, have a wonderful love for ancient Rome! I could listen to their lively exchanges for hours!! Learning about ancient Rome made me think, 'Maybe humans weren't so different from people today...' That's exactly what it means to learn from the past! I hope you'll join me on a journey to ancient Rome!!" she appealed.