Economics Explained
The Economy of Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome was perhaps the most significant ancient civilization to have existed throughout history, the empire lived for over 1000 years and in that time, it gave us the foundations for our modern society. Democracy, a court-based...
TED-Ed
The Rise and Fall of the Byzantine Empire
Empires come and empires go, and some aren't even known as empires until after they fall. Such is the case with what is today called the Byzantine Empire. Learn more about the history of the empire, founded by Emperor Constantine, that...
TED-Ed
A Day in the Life of a Roman Soldier
The Roman army, like Gaul, was divided into three parts: legions, cohorts, centuries. Viewers experience a day in the life of Servius Felix, a legionary in the Roman army, as they watch an informative video.
Curated OER
Ancient Rome: Revolution - Part 3/6
This episode describes how Tiberius vowed to keep a treaty with the Barbarians, change society, and ultimately set the stage for a revolution.