Ulisse - The Pleasure of Discovery
Synopsis
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.
Season 15 Episodes
EP 1
The first episode is a sort of thriller set among the wonders of our country and is entitled "The Great Wealth." The evening is dedicated t…
EP 2
Alberto Angela takes us on a unique journey to discover the most extreme environments on Earth, to understand how we manage to live in the …
EP 3
In the third episode of Ulysses, the Pleasure of Discovery (Saturday, October 18 on Rai3), Alberto Angela will recount the history and life…
EP 4
It is one of the creations of human ingenuity that has completely transformed the way we move, work, travel, see, and experience the places…
EP 5
DNA: the most wondrous "invention" of Nature and evolution, the true mastermind that allows all living things to exist. But upon closer ins…
EP 6
One of the most famous dramatic events in history: the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD that destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum, wiping out the…
EP 7
Why was it discovered only 250 years ago? Why are there animals so different from those on other continents? What is Ayers Rock, the enormo…
EP 8
In this episode, Ulysses will take us on a journey through the history of Greek civilization, the first great European civilization that, e…
EP 9
For centuries, Rome has been a destination for millions of tourists every year. They are drawn by the archaeological remains of the empire,…
EP 10
This episode of "Ulisse" will explore the current face of the Quirinale Palace: what is its history? Which kings have lived there? How does…
EP 11
Pharaoh Ramesses II, who lived 3,200 years ago, is the greatest of the Egyptian pharaohs, considered somewhat of a Sun King of the time. Li…
EP 12
Invisible yet incredibly powerful, microorganisms have always been our companions. In this episode, Alberto Angela leads us on a journey to…
EP 13
What drives the choice of a person to marry? What are the chances of keeping a promise of fidelity? Or of cheating? And what allows a union…
EP 14
In this episode, Alberto Angela offers us a fascinating journey into the minds of animals. How many times, looking at your dog or cat, have…
EP 15
The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, a chapter in pre-unification Italian history that is in many ways surprising and little-known. Of all the …
EP 16
Paris, its secrets and wonders. The bridges of Paris and the Seine have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Alberto Angela, aboard …
EP 17
Alberto Angela recounts what has been called the "Italian Normandy"; the arrival of Allied troops on the beaches of Anzio, near Rome. On Ja…
EP 18
Alberto Angela leads viewers on a journey through Andalusia to discover a region shaped over the centuries by a succession of civilizations…
EP 19
We can't remember the most intense period of our lives, the one of the most surprising discoveries, of unstoppable progress, of dizzying ac…
EP 20
Alberto Angela takes us on an extraordinary journey to discover the myriad secrets of Naples, a city that never fails to surprise. From a r…
EP 21
In the company of Alberto Angela, we journey into the heart of the tropical jungle, the green ring straddling the equator, between the Trop…
EP 22
Writing paper, reading paper, paper money, wrapping paper, wallpaper, kitchen paper, even construction paper and toilet paper. But also let…
EP 23
The history of humanity can be seen as a succession of conquests: we never think about the conquest of color, yet it has changed our lives.…
