Welkom bij de Romeinen - Episode Guide

Romulus and Remus will visit us in the first episode of 'Welkom bij de Romeinen. Two brothers, both educated by a she-wolf, found a world city, but do they call it Reme or Rome? Why do they beat each other to death? And did they really exist?

Caesar and Clepatra will visit us today. The brilliant dictator Caesar conquers Gaul, creates beautiful one-liners such as 'Alia Lacta Es' and kisses with Cleopatra. But why does he wear red shoes?

The big emperor Augustus leaves Rom behind as a city of marble, but why did he reject Cleopatra? But why is he plagued by nightmares? And does he really wear high heels?

Nero will be the one visiting us this episode. A singer, actor, dancer, piper, allrounder and emperor tells everything to Dorine. Who set Rome on fire? Why did he kill his mother, both his wives, his half brother and many Christians? And why does he always eat leek?

The tough gladiator Spartacus and Crassus will have a chat with Dorine about poverty and wealth in the Roman Empire. What does a fallow slave do? Is a doctor allowed to smell like garlic? And what emperor was the craziest?

The famous writer Ovidius is joining Dorine. He tells her everything about the daily life of a Roman. But why was he banned? How many people can fit on a toilet at the same time? And what kind of corporal punishment did they give children at school?

The big Dutch resistance hero Julius Civilis rebels against the Romans. But why do Romans always win? Why do Teutons fight naked?

The last emperor explains the fall of Rome. What was the reason behind it? Is it because of the plague and smallpox or simply because of the wine? And why do eunuchs talk so high-pitched?