Ulisse - The Pleasure of Discovery

The Splendor of Rome

Ulisse recounts the "Splendor of Rome", when the empire reached its maximum power and territorial extension in the secon

The Strength of the Empire

Ulisse's journey to the Roman Empire continues to discover its military strength, that is, the violent and implacable ar

Twenty Thousand Leagues Underground

Ulisse will dedicate his third appointment to the underground world, making a journey beneath the earth's crust. In fact

The Air

The protagonist of this episode is the air. You cannot see it, it has no smell or taste, but it is the most abundant ele

The Treasures of the Tsars

Alberto Angela went to the Kremlin and the palaces of St. Petersburg to tell us the story of the tsars who governed Russ

Journey into Nothingness

Work on this episode resumed after the attack and kidnapping suffered by Alberto Angela and the Ulisse crew by a group o

Journeying into the Unknown

The protagonists of this episode of Ulisse are men who have changed the boundaries of nations, continents, and the known

The Odyssey of Man in the Ice

Ulisse offers his listeners a journey through time to tell the story of prehistoric man who populated Europe in a period

Journey to the Middle Ages

Ulisse proposes a journey to the Middle Ages. Alberto Angela traveled to medieval villages, abbeys and castles to discov

The Extraordinary Story of Man (Part One)

With Alberto Angela we will retrace the long history of our species, which starting from very primitive beings led to mo

The Extraordinary Story of Man (Second Part)

With Alberto Angela we will retrace the long history of our species, which starting from very primitive beings led to mo

Story of a Drop of Water

The protagonist of this episode is water: through a story that will take us from the origins of life on Earth to biology

The Lost Civilizations of the New World

In this episode, Ulisse will make an exciting journey among the very first civilizations that appeared in Central Americ

Columbia, Final Countdown

St. Peter's, the Secrets of a Basilica

The Fall of the Roman Empire

In this episode we will explore one of the most important but also one of the most enigmatic chapters of history: the fa

The Treasures of the Vatican

In this episode, Ulisse will explore places of extraordinary beauty, where absolute masterpieces created by the greatest

Venice: Seven Centuries of Splendors

Ulisse will dedicate this episode to Venice and in particular to a period of history in which the city was the first eco

Inca: the Empire of the Sun

Ulisse will make a long journey through the extraordinary scenery of Peru, to discover one of the most important civiliz

Homo Sapiens: the Revolution of Intelligence

Ulisse will retrace some of the most extraordinary moments in the history of Homo Sapiens. We will discover how he was a

Time Travel - Rome Five Centuries Ago

Piazza di Spagna, Trinità dei Monti steps. Without a doubt this is one of the most beautiful places on the planet, mill

In the Trenches of the Great War

Ulisse will dedicate this episode to the First World War, making us relive one of the greatest tragedies of all time whi

Mummies: a Challenge to Immortality

Why do people get mummified? In general, behind all mummies there is a long history. It is man's challenge at the time,

The Normandy Landings

Ulisse will dedicate this episode to an event that changed our history: the Normandy landing, reconstructing that memora

Journey to the Poles

In this episode we go to one of the most remote places on the planet, near the Svalbard Islands, where the pack ice begi

The Great Florence of the Medici

This evening we will talk about a beautiful city that the world envies us: Florence. It is precisely in its streets and

Attack and Defense

This episode will be dedicated to the evolution of weapons from prehistory to the present day. From the stick to the bow

Around the World in 100 Minutes

This episode is very particular, very different from all the others. We will try to explore the world in its incredible

Louvre: Wonders and Secrets

Alberto Angela will go to the Louvre Museum, where we will have the opportunity to admire the most important pieces of t

In the Alleys of Imperial Rome

Rome at the time of Nerone, before and after the famous fire. In this episode we will explore Rome before the fire, foll

Rome Is Burning!

Rome at the time of Nerone, before and after the famous fire. In this episode we will talk about the fire, trying to und

Hiroshima: the Day of the Bomb (Part One)

In the first episode we will try to understand how the decision to drop the bomb on Hiroshima was reached, retracing the

Hiroshima: the Day of the Bomb (Part Two)

The story will continue in the second episode with the events immediately following the explosion. In that mushroom that

Journey Through Time

In this episode of Ulisse we will literally travel through time. In fact, the entire course of our life is regulated by

The Enigmas of Civilizations

The first episode of Ulisse will take a great journey through the civilizations of the past and their enigmas, exploring

The Fight Against Gravity

Ulisse will deal with another important theme: that of gravity. Above all, we will try to understand what are the conseq

The Andes - Secrets and Treasures

Ulisse will discover one of the most spectacular and grandiose scenarios on our planet: the Andes mountain range. This i

Darwin - A 4-Million-Year Journey

Alberto Angela will tell us again the story of Charles Darwin, the famous English naturalist, who with his observations

The Sinking of the Andrea Doria

This episode retraces the dramatic shipwreck of the largest and most elegant of our transatlantic liners, the Andrea Dor

Africa - The Last Tribes

Namibia: over seven thousand kilometers from Italy, towards the southernmost tip of Africa. This episode will certainly

Middle Ages - Myths, Truths, and Secrets

Another stage of the journey will concern the symbol par excellence of the Middle Ages: the Castle. How was it possible

Man and the Sea

Ulisse will go to explore the sea, that immensity of water that allowed life to be born and evolve on our planet. An eve

The Wonders of Underground Rome

Rome. A capital of two, three million inhabitants with all its palaces, its churches, its monuments, but what is underne

Hindenburg - The Titanic of the Sky

Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States. Exactly 70 years ago an event occurred that was destined to profoundly affect publ

Light, Colors and Darkness

Krakatoa - The Fury of Volcanoes

Krakatoa, Indonesia 1883 and Mount Saint Helens, United States 1980. Two of the scariest eruptions in history, gigantic,

The Great Tombs - Masterpieces for Eternity

In this episode our journey will explore a world that is never spoken of and which in reality constitutes the border bet

The Conquest of the Moon - The Surprising Behind the Scenes

Cape Canaveral, Florida. Right here on July 16, 1969, at 9:32 in the morning, the Saturn 5 rocket took off, bringing men

Journey to the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies: Discovering Its Splendors and Secrets

The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, a chapter in the history of pre-unification Italy in many ways surprising and little kn

Gold and Treasures

The Bank of Italy. One of the most prestigious, important and serious institutions in our nation. This institution, so f

Lives Hanging by a Thread - Dr. Barnard's Challenge

Dr. Christiaan Barnard was a South African cardiac surgeon famous for performing the first successful human heart transp

The Treasures of the Egyptian Museum of Turin

Alberto Angela visits the Egyptian Museum in Turin and talks to us about the ancient Egyptian civilization through the p

The Extraordinary History of the Eiffel Tower

The protagonist of the episode is a 324 meter giant that has dominated the panorama of Paris since 1889 and has now beco

Beyond Patagonia - Journey to the Edge of the World

The journey we will take in this episode will make us discover one of the most fascinating and farthest lands from Italy

The Wonders of the British Museum

The journey of this episode will take us through millennia of history to discover the greatest civilizations of the past

Journey into the Invisible

The episode will be very special: it will take us into the world of the invisible. In fact, what our eyes can see is onl

An Unusual Journey into the Human Body

An unusual journey into the human body reveals an intricate world of organs, tissues, and cells. Through microscopic exa

The Secret Story of Trajan's Column

Alberto Angela takes us on a journey to the borders of the Roman Empire to narrate the moment in which the latter reache

Episode 1

In this episode the lost capital of Pharaoh Ramesses II. The incredible story of the Siamese brothers who lived in the 1

Episode 2

Journey into history: the island of Santorini in Greece. The surprising story of the tulip crash. What did Leonardo know

Episode 3

The reconstruction of the Battle of the Bulge. Journey among the spectacular anatomical waxes of the Specola museum. Whe

Episode 4

A very original and surprising film: rain of eggs, bathtubs full of beans, immense expanses of milk bottles and cups of

Episode 5

The sinking of the Gustloff, a German ship loaded with civilians fleeing the advance of the Soviet army. In Palermo we w

Episode 6

A journey into the Middle Ages, we tell the story of the construction of Gothic cathedrals. The last voyage of the Rex.

Episode 7

A story we will never see: the story of our planet if mankind disappeared. Journey into the prehistory of Rome: what wou

Episode 8

The terrible story of suicide pilots in World War II. Journey into the world of lightning: a natural phenomenon that can

Episode 9

We will investigate a massacre that occurred more than a thousand years ago: at the crime scene we will find clues that

Episode 10

The story of the discovery of Herculaneum occurred by chance in 1700. Are there still populations that have never had co

Episode 11

Encounter with one of the most devastating forces of nature: the gigantic tsunami waves: what are they caused? And can t

Episode 12

What is your furthest memory? In this episode you can watch the film of your first year of life, from your first breath

Episode 13

Today's episode will take us back over 65 years, to Italy during the Second World War. Through historical reconstruction

Episode 14

This episode will have a very particular theme: we will set out to discover the giants. Giants in nature, in prehistory,

Episode 15

The journey of this episode will take us back in time two thousand years: we will in fact discover the Roman Empire. We

Episode 16

The journey of this episode will take us to discover truly surprising places, stories and people, all united in a single

Episode 17

The story of an extraordinary atom, indispensable for life and continuously involved in chemical reactions and yet indes

Episode 18

In this episode we take a very special journey: we travel to new worlds. Part explorer, part tourist, we look at the wor

Episode 19

In this episode we will tell you a very little-known story but which will serve as a starting point to talk about what i

Episode 20

Our body has a constant temperature of 37 degrees celsius, but what happens if we cool it down? And why does the cold pr

Episode 21

With this episode we will get to know closely events that proved crucial for humanity: the great battles. With their eis

Episode 22

During the episode, with the help of a computer we will try to understand what happens in the brain, heart and other org

The Extraordinary Story of Man (First Part) (Second Version)

The journey we invite you to take this evening is perhaps the most beautiful one. Let's go in search of our most ancient

The Extraordinary Story of Man (Second Part) (Second Version)

A story created not only with finds and exploration of the sites, but also with accurate reconstructions of the hominids

The Quirinal

For the opening episode of the ten years of Ulisse we chose to visit a place rich in history in Rome. A Palace that all

Twins

This episode is dedicated to the world of twins. We will investigate the unique relationship between them. We will disco

Swarms

This episode takes us into a particular dimension of the world in which we live, that of large concentrations of life an

Diaries

Ulysses dedicates this episode to diaries and memory. We follow the moving notes of the young Jewish Anne Frank's diary.

Courage

In this episode we tell you stories of men who put their lives at risk to save other people. Let's talk about the civil

Richard the Lionheart

In this episode we take a journey into the medieval world of Richard the Lionheart and his attempts to reconquer Jerusal

Four-Legged Friends

This episode is dedicated to our four-legged best friends: dogs and cats. We will see how their destiny intersected with

The House of Man

Who built the first house? We will never know. One of the oldest known houses dates back 380 thousand years. It was a hu

Tales of the Sea

This episode is dedicated to the sea and its stories. We will present the largest and most majestic ships ever built. We

The Sun

In this episode we take a journey around the Sun. With the help of spectacular images we will discover the secrets of th

Inventors and Inventions

Most of the things that surround you, or that you use every day, have a history of inventors behind them. It is thanks t

The Roman Forum

In this episode we are going to explore a very small area of the planet, no bigger than a square, but which has had a fu

Antony and Cleopatra

In the first episode of Ulysses: The Pleasure of Discovery, Alberto Angela takes viewers on a magnificent journey throug

India of Wonders

An extraordinary journey through the places, colors and sounds of India's wonders. Together with Alberto Angela, we visi

The Different Ages of Sex

What drives the choice of a person to marry? What are the chances of keeping a promise of fidelity? Or of cheating? And

America, History of a Continent

In this episode Ulisse takes a journey back in time to tell the story of a continent, America. Let's start from New York

Trip Around the World

In this episode Ulisse takes viewers on an unusual journey around the earth. This exceptional journey starts from the sk

The Splendors of Ancient Greece

Ulisse guides us to discover the history of Greek civilization, the first great European civilization told at the time o

History on the Plate

This episode is dedicated to a very particular theme. With Alberto Angela we take a truly unusual journey around our kit

Discovering the Mind

Alberto Angela guides us on a fascinating journey into our brain: one hundred billion cells that determine the birth of

The Conquest of the Sky

In this episode we retrace the history of human flight with Alberto Angela. We tell the story of the daredevils who were

The Birth of Civilization

In this episode we retrace the history of human flight with Alberto Angela. We tell the story of the daredevils who were

September 11: 102 Minutes in the Towers

Ten years ago, on September 11, 2001, two airliners hijacked by terrorists crashed into the Twin Towers in New York, cau

Venice: a Journey Through the Treasures of the Grand Canal

In this episode Alberto Angela invites you on a small but fascinating journey: the four kilometers of the Grand Canal to

The Wonders of Christian Rome

For many centuries, Rome has been a destination for millions of tourists every year. What attracts them are the archaeol

The Conquest of Colors

The history of Man can be seen as a succession of conquests: we never think about the history of colors and yet it has c

A Journey Through the Secrets and Treasures of Ancient Ostia

A few steps from Rome is the largest archaeological site on the planet (150 hectares) yet little known to the general pu

The Long Night of the Titanic

It was April 14, 1912, when the Titanic, the largest passenger ship ever built by man, collided with an iceberg and sank

Beyond Patagonia - Journey to the End of the World (Second Version)

The journey we will take this evening will allow us to discover one of the most fascinating and distant lands: Patagonia

The Long Journey of Ramesses

The protagonist of tonight's episode is a man who lived 3,200 years ago. He is Pharaoh Ramesses II, the greatest of the

Journey Through the Alps

The episode of Ulisse will take us to high altitude scenarios, among snow-capped peaks, glaciers, green valleys; discove

Disappeared Cities

This episode of Ulisse will set off on a journey in search of disappeared cities, capitals of ancient civilizations whic

Invisible Enemies

Invisible but very powerful, microorganisms have always been our life companions. Alberto Angela proposes a journey to d

The Moon's Smile

How many times have you looked up at the moon in the sky, seeing it rise silently over the horizon, immense and beautifu

Journey into the Minds of Animals

Alberto Angela offers us a fascinating journey into the minds of animals. How intelligent are they, and to what extent c

The Wonders and Secrets of Paris

Paris, its secrets and its wonders. The Bridges of Paris and the Seine have been declared a world heritage site by UNESC

Love in the Time of Nerone

Alberto Angela takes us to Nero's Rome. The common thread is a famous novel: Quo Vadis? One of the most widely read nove

The Birth of Athens

In this spectacular episode, Ulysses, the Pleasure of Discovery recounts the clash between the Persian Empire and Greece

The Wonders of the Rift Valley

In this episode, Alberto Angela takes us on a journey through a unique place: the Rift Valley, the rift that runs throug

The Secrets of Victory

In this episode, Ulysses discusses the extraordinary machine that is the human body, seen from a very particular perspec

The Detectives of Antiquity

This week's episode of Ulysses is tinged with mystery. The theme of the episode revolves around a simple question: is it

The Riddles of Civilizations (Second Version)

In this episode of Ulysses, Alberto Angela takes a journey through ancient civilizations and their enigmas, exploring on

Australia - The Continent of Challenges

An extraordinary journey by Alberto Angela to the continent furthest from us and perhaps the least known: Australia. Why

The Mountains of Fire

Humans have always coexisted with volcanoes. Throughout history, mountains of fire have been revered, loved, hated, and

Versailles - A Day in the Life of a King

In this episode of Ulisse, Alberto Angela offers viewers a truly special journey to Europe's most prestigious palace, Ve

Roma Amor - Passion in Ancient Rome

"Roma amor: as the ancient Romans loved" is a journey into a vanished world, much talked about but little known. Many cu

The Senses of Life

With Alberto Angela, we explore our five senses: we try to understand how they work, what they can reveal to us and what

The Cycles of Life

Ulysses journeys through rites, celebrations, and ceremonies. In every society, ancient or modern, Western or far remove

The Treasures of the Egyptian Museum of Turin (Second Version)

In this episode, we journey back to a distant past to discover one of the most fascinating civilizations of the past: Eg

India of Wonders (Second Version)

An extraordinary journey through the places, colors and sounds of India's wonders. Together with Alberto Angela, we visi

Francesco of Assisi - The Surprises of His Life and His Time

The life of an extraordinary man, told through the frescoes of a great artist, the churches and squares of a stunning ci

The Wonders of the Sky

Have you ever thought that when we breathe a little bit of heaven enters each of us? But what exactly is the sky? Is it

Splendors of Sicily

From the summit of Mount Etna to the sea depths of the Aegadian Islands: Alberto Angela explores Sicily's treasures. A j

The Tower of Babel

A trip to Mesopotamia, the land between the Tigre and the Euphrates, corresponding more or less to present-day Iraq: thi

The Sistine Chapel and Its Secrets

The wonders of the Sistine Chapel and the secrets of Michelangelo: this is the fascinating journey Alberto Angela offers

Venice - A Journey Through the Treasures of the Grand Canal (Second Version)

In this episode, Alberto Angela invites you on a short but fascinating journey: the barely four kilometers of the Grand

The Secret Story of Trajan's Column (Second Version)

We tell you a gripping story, one that changed the destinies of millions of people over the centuries. This evening, we

An Unusual Journey into the Human Body (Second Version)

A great journey inside the human body. There is nothing more familiar, yet more mysterious, than this perfect machine th

Pearl Harbor. A Minute-by-Minute History

On the morning of December 7, 1941, Japanese planes destroyed the American fleet in Pearl Harbor. How did this attack co

Rome, Day Four - Undiscovered Wonders

In this episode, Alberto Angela proposes a singular journey among the hidden surprises of Rome. "The fourth day" is what

Charlemagne - Battles and Loves

Alberto Angela invites us on an extraordinary journey in the footsteps of a protagonist of history, a man who many consi

The Kingdoms of Cold

Alberto Angela will take you on a spectacular journey towards the great north: from Denmark to Norway, beyond the Arctic

How to Live Longer

In this episode you will discover precautions that are within everyone's reach but which some populations or groups have

Augusto - How an Empire Is Born

In this episode of "Ulisse, il piacere della scoperta", Alberto Angela tells us the story of Gaio Giulio Cesare Ottavian

D-Day - The Landing Hour by Hour

The most impressive military landing in history: 160 thousand soldiers, 11 thousand planes and almost 7 thousand boats o

Animals or Life Companions

What do we know about our dogs and cats? Do they understand us more than we understand them? Ulisse dedicated an episode

Man and the Sea (Second Version)

Ulisse will go to explore the sea, that immensity of water that allowed life to be born and evolve on our planet. An eve

The Great Wealth - Treasures To Be Saved

The first episode is a sort of thriller set among the wonders of our country and is entitled "The Great Wealth." The eve

Hot and Cold - Living Between the Two Extremes

Alberto Angela takes us on a unique journey to discover the most extreme environments on Earth, to understand how we man

Court Splendors - The Renaissance Lordships

In the third episode of Ulysses, the Pleasure of Discovery (Saturday, October 18 on Rai3), Alberto Angela will recount t

The Long Journey of Trains - Into the Carriage!

It is one of the creations of human ingenuity that has completely transformed the way we move, work, travel, see, and ex

The Surprises of DNA

DNA: the most wondrous "invention" of Nature and evolution, the true mastermind that allows all living things to exist.

Living and Dying in Pompei

One of the most famous dramatic events in history: the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD that destroyed Pompeii and Herculan

Australia - The Continent of Challenges (Second Version)

Why was it discovered only 250 years ago? Why are there animals so different from those on other continents? What is Aye

The Splendors of Ancient Greece (Second Version)

In this episode, Ulysses will take us on a journey through the history of Greek civilization, the first great European c

The Wonders of Christian Rome (Second Version)

For centuries, Rome has been a destination for millions of tourists every year. They are drawn by the archaeological rem

The Wonders of the Quirinal (Second Version of the Episode "The Quirinal")

This episode of "Ulisse" will explore the current face of the Quirinale Palace: what is its history? Which kings have li

The Long Journey of Ramesses (Second Version)

Pharaoh Ramesses II, who lived 3,200 years ago, is the greatest of the Egyptian pharaohs, considered somewhat of a Sun K

Invisible Enemies (Second Version)

Invisible yet incredibly powerful, microorganisms have always been our companions. In this episode, Alberto Angela leads

The Different Ages of Sex (Second Version)

What drives the choice of a person to marry? What are the chances of keeping a promise of fidelity? Or of cheating? And

Journey into the Minds of Animals (Second Version)

In this episode, Alberto Angela offers us a fascinating journey into the minds of animals. How many times, looking at yo

Journey to the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Second Version of the Episode "Journey to the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies: Discovering Splendors and Secrets")

The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, a chapter in pre-unification Italian history that is in many ways surprising and little

The Wonders and Secrets of Paris (Second Version)

Paris, its secrets and wonders. The bridges of Paris and the Seine have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Albe

The Anzio Landing - Target Rome

Alberto Angela recounts what has been called the "Italian Normandy"; the arrival of Allied troops on the beaches of Anzi

Splendors of Andalusia

Alberto Angela leads viewers on a journey through Andalusia to discover a region shaped over the centuries by a successi

The Secrets of Children Aged 0 to 2 Years

We can't remember the most intense period of our lives, the one of the most surprising discoveries, of unstoppable progr

The Thousand Secrets of Naples

Alberto Angela takes us on an extraordinary journey to discover the myriad secrets of Naples, a city that never fails to

Secrets of the Jungle

In the company of Alberto Angela, we journey into the heart of the tropical jungle, the green ring straddling the equato

A World of Paper

Writing paper, reading paper, paper money, wrapping paper, wallpaper, kitchen paper, even construction paper and toilet

The Conquest of Colors (Second Version)

The history of humanity can be seen as a succession of conquests: we never think about the conquest of color, yet it has

Hannibal, the Man Who Challenged Rome

Alberto Angela will take us on a journey through time spanning over two thousand years, discovering Carthage, the queen

Splendors of Puglia

The two-part journey through Puglia by Ulisse – the pleasure of discovery – begins in Castel del Monte. Alberto Ange

Splendors of Puglia. Salento

Alberto Angela hosts this second episode, once again dedicated to the splendor and history of Puglia. We begin in Salent

Learning From Nature

In this episode, "Ulysses" takes us into the fascinating world of nature. Led by Alberto Angela, we embark on a curious

America in Gone With the Wind

This episode of "Ulysses: The Pleasure of Discovery" guides us through the five most dramatic years in the history of th

The True Story of Moby Dick

The story of the whaling ship Essex: departing from the East Coast of the United States, it was wrecked by a sperm whale

Journey Through the Secrets and Treasures of Ostia Antica (Second Version)

Just a stone's throw from Rome lies the largest archaeological site on the planet (150 hectares), yet little known to th

St. Peter's - The Secrets of a Basilica (Second Version)

"Ulysses: The Pleasure of Discovery" recounts the story of St. Peter's Basilica, whose door is the first to be opened as

The Wonders of Christian Rome (Third Version)

For many centuries, Rome has been a destination for millions of tourists every year. What attracts them are the archaeol

Journey to Discover the Alps (Second Version of the Episode "Journey Through the Alps")

Ulisse takes us to high altitude scenarios, among snow-capped peaks, glaciers, green valleys; discovering the Alps, the

Antonio and Cleopatra - The End of a Love Story, the Birth of an Empire (Second Version of the Episode "Anthony and Cleopatra")

Alberto Angela takes us on a grandiose journey into one of the most crucial periods in the history of Rome: the birth of

Francesco of Assisi, the Surprises of His Life and His Time (Second Version)

The cameras of "Ulisse" guide us in the footsteps of Francis of Assisi. Let's discover the traditional saint, admirably

Alexander the Great - When a Man Becomes Legend

In this episode Alberto Angela takes us to discover one of the most famous and important characters of the ancient world

Wonders of the Veneto - From Lake Garda to the Brenta Riviera

One hundred and fifty years ago the annexation of Veneto to the Kingdom of Italy took place. To commemorate the annivers

The wonders of Veneto - From the Lagoon to the Dolomites

One hundred and fifty years ago the annexation of Veneto to the Kingdom of Italy took place. To commemorate the annivers

Neanderthals and Sapiens - The Conquest of the World

Today there are over 7 billion people living on earth. There are in fact 7 billion Homo Sapiens, the dominant species on

The Secrets of Fire

It is the force of nature par excellence, the source of ancient human wonder: it is fire. Lighting a fire means igniting

Living in the Desert

We have always been used to thinking of the deserts of our planet as places with an infinite horizon but without life. W

Rome, Day Four - Unknown Wonders (Second Version)

In this episode, Alberto Angela proposes a singular journey among the hidden surprises of Rome. "The fourth day" is what

DNA Surprises (Second Version)

DNA: the most surprising "invention" of nature and evolution, the true director that allows everything that lives to exi

Roma Amor - Passion in Ancient Rome (Second Version)

With Alberto Angela we take a journey into a disappeared world that is talked about a lot but little is known: love in t

Canada - A Five-Thousand-Kilometer Journey (Part One)

Endless forests, lakes, whales, bears, boundless and sparsely inhabited spaces. Canada has nature as its absolute protag

Canada - A Five-Thousand-Kilometer Journey (Part Two)

The Rocky Mountains and the parks of Alberta, majestic and uncontaminated landscapes: the second part of Alberto Angela'

Journey to the Borders of Rome

A leap into the past of almost 2000 years that takes us along the borders of the Roman Empire and shows us how the borde

The King's Metals

Alberto Angela tells us the history and origin of the Metals of Kings: Gold, Silver and Copper. We begin this journey fr

The Conquest of the West

Alberto Angela takes us on a journey to the Wild West: between the Mississippi River and the Pacific coast where law and

Growing Up... What an Adventure!

"Ulisse, il piacere della scoperta" brings to life an extraordinary adventure. An adventure that we have all gone throug

Augusto - How an Empire is Born (Second Version)

In this episode of "Ulisse, il piacere della scoperta", Alberto Angela tells us the story of Gaio Giulio Cesare Ottavian

Hot and Cold - Living Between the Two Extremes (Second Version)

It is surprising how living beings are able to adapt to the most extreme situations and the most inhospitable places on

The Sinking of the Andrea Doria (Second Version)

This episode retraces the dramatic shipwreck of the largest and most elegant of our transatlantic liners, the Andrea Dor

The Thousand Secrets of Naples (Second Version)

Alberto Angela takes us on an extraordinary journey to discover the thousand secrets of Naples, a city that reserves con

Charlemagne - Battles and Loves (Second Version)

Alberto Angela invites us on an extraordinary journey in the footsteps of a protagonist of history, a man who many consi

The Riddles of Civilizations (Third Version)

Alberto Angela embarks on a great journey through past civilizations and their enigmas, exploring one of the most extrao

Spartacus - The Rebel Slave

The story of the Roman slave Spartacus: the indomitable fighter who decided to rebel against his destiny as a slave is a

Tsar - Glory and Fall

This episode of "Ulisse" makes us relive the glory and fall of one of the most sumptuous courts of the 19th century: tha

Journey in the Name of the Rose

This episode of "Ulisse" follows the thread of the story of one of the most important Italian novels of all time: "The N

Journey into the World of the Mona Lisa

One of the most famous paintings in the world is at the center of this fourth episode: the Mona Lisa. Who really was the

A Heritage To Be Defended

This episode of "Ulisse: il piacere della scoperta" is dedicated to the tragic news of recent months: the earthquake tha

America in Gone With the Wind (Second Version)

This episode of "Ulisse: il piacere della scoperta" guides us through the 5 most dramatic years in the history of the Un

Invisible Enemies (Third Version)

Invisible but very powerful, microorganisms have always been our life companions. Alberto Angela proposes a journey to d

The Secret Story of Trajan's Column (Third Version)

Alberto Angela takes us on a journey to the borders of the Roman Empire to narrate the moment in which the latter reache

Castles Over Time

From the Castrum of the ancient Romans to the castles of the 17th century. From the first forms of defense and fortifica

The Normandy Boys (Part One)

The most impressive military landing recorded in history: 160 thousand soldiers, 11 thousand planes and almost 7 thousan

The Normandy Boys (Part Two)

The most impressive military landing recorded in history: 160 thousand soldiers, 11 thousand planes and almost 7 thousan

The Colosseum - The Birth of a Myth

Alberto Angela takes us on a very special journey to discover the most famous monument of ancient Rome: the Colosseum. F

The Secrets of the Islands

In a truly extraordinary journey, with Alberto Angela, "Ulisse" passes from one island to another: starting from the Iso

Winners and Losers

"I only followed orders", is the typical excuse advanced by Nazi criminals. And Hermann Göring and Adolf Eichmann, two

Love and Power in Papal Rome

A journey between the Renaissance, the 1600s, the 1700s and the entire 19th century. In this episode of Ulisse we will e

The True Story of Moby Dick (Second Version)

A long journey back almost two centuries, a period in which the sea was still an unexplored world and was believed to be

50 Years Since the First Heart Transplant (Second Version of "Lives Hanging by a Thread - Dr. Barnard's Challenge")

50 years after the event that marked the history of medicine, the program dedicates an episode to one of the most shocki

The Secrets of Children From 0 to 2 Years Old (Second Version)

We cannot remember the most intense period of our lives, that of the most surprising discoveries, of unstoppable progres

Antonio and Cleopatra - The End of a Love Story, the Birth of an Empire (Third Version of "Antonio and Cleopatra")

Alberto Angela takes us on a grandiose journey into one of the most crucial periods in the history of Rome: the birth of

The Wonders and Secrets of Paris (Third Version)

Paris, its secrets and its wonders. The Bridges of Paris and the Seine have been declared a world heritage site by UNESC

Journey into the World of The Betrothed

Renzo, Lucia and Alberto Angela: "Ulisse, il piacere della scoperta" travels through the pages of I promessi sposi, Ales

Challenge the Limits of the Human Body

In this episode of "Ulisse, il piacere della scoperta", Alberto Angela takes us on a journey to the limits of what the h

Challenge to the Abyss

We follow Alberto Angela into the depths of the abyss. The world of the deep sea is still little known and full of surpr

Elizabeth I - A Woman in Command

"I know I have a fragile and delicate woman's body, but I have the stomach and heart of a king, of a king of England." T

Rome Under Rome - The Secrets of the Eternal City (Part One)

Alberto Angela dedicates the first of the two episodes to the beauties of Rome. But this time we will talk about a "hidd

Rome Under Rome - The Secrets of the Eternal City (Part Two)

Second appointment with the two-episode journey of "Ulisse: il piacere della scoperta" with Alberto Angela among the sec

Australia - The Continent of Challenges (Third Version)

An extraordinary journey by Alberto Angela to the continent furthest from us and perhaps the least known: Australia. Why

Journey to the Sistine Chapel

Alberto Angela accompanies viewers to discover the adventurous events of a place fundamental to history, art and Christi

Cleopatra - The Queen Who Seduced Rome

This second episode of the series will be dedicated to one of the most famous and fascinating female figures in history:

Journey of No Return

The episode of Ulisse: il piacere della scoperta, by Alberto Angela, is dedicated to the story of one of the most shamef

At Sissi's Court

Alberto Angela presents a new episode of "Ulisse, il piacere della scoperta", the program dedicated to history, art and

Under the Roman Sky

The fantastic travels of Ulisse il piacere della scoperta resume with an episode dedicated to Rome. Viewers will be able

Raffaello Sanzio - Divine Artist

On the night between 6 and 7 April 1520, one of the most brilliant artists in the entire history of art, Raffaello Sanzi

Elizabeth II - The Last Great Queen

The story of the life of one of the most important figures of our time, Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch who reigned long

Kennedy - The Man Who Made America Dream

In this episode "Ulisse" takes us into the heart of a family of immigrants from Ireland, who landed in the United States

Under the Roman Sky

The fantastic travels of Ulisse il piacere della scoperta resume with an episode dedicated to Rome. Viewers will be able

Raffaello Sanzio - Divine Artist

On the night between 6 and 7 April 1520, one of the most brilliant artists in the entire history of art, Raffaello Sanzi

Elizabeth II - The Last Great Queen

The story of the life of one of the most important figures of our time, Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch who reigned long

Kennedy - The Man Who Made America Dream

In this episode "Ulisse" takes us into the heart of a family of immigrants from Ireland, who landed in the United States

The Seven Wonders of Imperial Rome

In this episode Alberto Angela celebrates Rome's Christmas by accompanying viewers on a fascinating journey through the

Six Queens For Henry VIII

An exciting journey into 16th century England through the intricate events of King Henry VIII and his six wives, some re

Etruscans - Journey into a Lost World

More than twenty years after the first episode of Ulisse, dedicated to the Etruscans, Alberto Angela takes up the thread

Francesco and Chiara - Saints and Rebels

The fourth episode of this new series of episodes tells the life of Saint Francis and Saint Clare: two boys destined to

A Wonderful Planet - The Future To Save

What is the state of health of the Earth, this planet so small, so fragile and vulnerable? What damage have we caused to

The Night of the Titanic

One hundred and ten years after its sinking, Alberto Angela will accompany us to the places that marked the events of th

Sardinia - The Island That Exists

A journey into a unique land, in search of the colours, sounds, smells and signs that characterize it. The color of the

Elizabeth II - 70 Years of Reign (Second Version of "Elizabeth II - The Last Great Queen")

The story of the life of one of the most important figures of our time, Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch who reigned long

Paris - Dreaming of the Belle Époque

In this episode of Ulisse, with Alberto Angela, we will immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of the Parisian Belle Époqu

Neanderthals - The Enigma of Their Disappearance

What happened to the ancient human species that inhabited Europe and part of Asia before the arrival of Homo Sapiens? Wh

Petra and the Treasures of Jordan

The first episode of Ulisse takes us to Petra, the fascinating city of the Nabataeans, forgotten for centuries and redis

Anne Frank - Diary of a Girl in Love With Life

In this episode we are in the places where Anna grew up and was happy before her life changed forever. Anna would have l

Nerone and the Great Fire of Rome

The story of one of the most famous, fascinating and discussed emperors of Rome: Nerone

Van Gogh - The Colors of Eternity

Alberto Angela talks about Vincent van Gogh: a journey through the places and emotions that inspired his masterpieces. F

On the Notes of London

In this episode Alberto Angela walks through the English capital on streets that will become a real musical pentagram. W

Istanbul - The City That Lived Three Times

In this episode with Alberto Angela we travel through the history of one of the most fascinating cities in the world: fi

Hiroshima and Nagasaki - The Days That Changed the World

On the occasion of the eightieth anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which took p

On the Notes of New York

The new season of Ulysses opens with music. Alberto Angela crosses the Atlantic to tell us about another city deeply con

Japan - From Samurai to Manga

Let's discover Japan. A journey to a country so far away yet one that holds a growing fascination for many Italians. The

Lucrezia Borgia - The Reality of a Myth

We tell you about Lucrezia Borgia, one of the most controversial women of the Renaissance. A murderer, a poisoner, an in

Hidden Paris

You never stop discovering Paris. In this episode, we explore the city's lesser-known wonders. Just a few kilometers awa