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Weirdest Foods From Ancient Rome
The people of ancient Rome may have lived thousands of years ago, but their diets were anything but old-fashioned. In fact, they chowed down on many foods we would shudder to even consider consuming today. The rich and famous, ranging...
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Which Roman gods are which?
This brief video explores some of the gods worshiped by the Romans, like Jupiter, king of the gods and Mars the god of war and explains that people made sacrifices to the gods
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Builders and engineers in the Roman Empire
A Roman legionary describes the amazing construction projects undertaken by Roman builders such as the Coliseum and the Cloaca Maxima and includes the concrete they made and the fabulous arches
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Italy, Rome, Roman Forum - Temple of Venus and Rome
The largest and most splendid of Rome's temples, the Temple of Venus and Rome was designed by Hadrian, himself. Although consecrated in AD 121, construction did not begin until about AD 125. The architect was the emperor Hadrian and...
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Living in a Roman town
This short video explores what the streets of Rome looked like, what kind of buildings there were such as the forum and basilica and why there were so many takeaways.
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A Roman legionary's equipment
This short video describes the personal belongings, equipment, food and water the legionaries had to carry when they conquered new lands
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What Was It Like In Rome's Golden Age
What was Ancient Rome like? It had a little bit of everything. The city of Rome was a bustling urban center full of commoners, animals, and politicians - all running into each other on crowded streets, in public buildings, and at any...
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A Roman slave woman
This video shows what life can be like for a slave woman, it shows a Celt who had been captured in England and taken to Rome to serve as a slave
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Roman baths
A Roman legionary describes a Roman bathhouse and the various rooms and facilities available such as the palaestra or gym and the caldarium and frigidarium.
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Archaeologists uncover skeleton of man crushed while fleeing Pompeii
Archaeologists have unearthed the skeleton of a Pompeii resident who managed to survive an initial volcanic blast, only to end up getting crushed by a rock.
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Hadrian Emperor
Hadrian (76-138 AD) was the fourteenth Emperor of Rome. Hadrian was born Publius Aelius Hadrianus into a Hispano-Roman family. Although Italica near Santiponce (in modern-day Spain) is often considered his birthplace, his actual place of...
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Roman weapons - the gladius
A legionary describes the gladius; one of the most famous swords from history, at over 50cm long Roman legionaries were well trained in using them.
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Gladiators
This short video describes the different types of gladiator such as the retiarius and the murmillo together with the different weapons and helmets they wore; it even mentions the female gladiators that fought
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What It Was Like to Be a Roman Slave
Slave labor was a huge aspect of Roman life and the Republic depended heavily on free work from human beings who had no rights, no possessions, and were left at the whims of their masters to be worked to death, starved, tortured, and...
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Roman weapons - the shield
A legionary explains what a scutum is, and explains how it was made of wood, reinforced for strength and decorated with the emblem of their legion.
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Roman armour - lorica hamata
A legionary describes the armour called lorica hamata, also known as chainmail, explaining how it was lightweight and gave the legionaries protection whilst still being able to move easily
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Exploring Naples: Pizza, History, and Sweet Delights
Join us on a captivating journey to Naples, Italy - a city steeped in history, bursting with vibrant culture, and renowned for its delectable cuisine. In this video, we delve into the many facets that make Naples a must-visit destination.
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The Old Lie: Reading, Summary, and Analysis of Owen's "Dulce et Decorum Est"
From the trenches of the Great War, Wilfred Owen composed some of the most haunting poetry of the 20th century. The war would eventually take hiss life, but not before he penned a warning for his and future generations about the horrors...
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Roman weapons - the pilum
This short video describes a legionary's spear and how it was used and recycled
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Most Common Killers In Ancient Rome and Greece
Common causes of death in ancient Greece and Rome had a lot to do with a lack of modern healthcare and wellness. In an urban society with no central plumbing, impure water supplies that transmitted bacteria, and insufficient medical...
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Roman priestess
A Roman priestess describes her life, serving in the temple of Vestal. She explains how long she has served there and the duties she is expected to carry out
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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...
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A Roman legionary's helmet
A legionary describes a galea, an Imperial Gallic helmet, showing where its strength lies and how it protected the Roman soldiers.
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A Roman legionary's clothing
This short video explores the basic clothing worn by a legionary using latin names such as bracae for the trousers and caligae for the sandals