Weird History
The History Of Engagement Rings
Why do engagement rings exist? And why do engagement rings have diamonds? It turns out, betrothal rings are much older than diamond engagement rings. Before the late 19th century, diamond engagement rings were uncommon, even though...
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Ancient Rome - Romes Decline
For centuries, Italy was the center of civilization, with its capital in Rome, “the Eternal City”. The Romans created the largest empire the ancient world ever saw. Its influence extended outward and in time encompassed almost the entire...
Religion for Breakfast
The Conversion of Constantine: What Really Happened?
Emperor Constantine the Great famously converted to Christianity in the early 4th century CE. But how did this happen? What did Constantine really believe?
60 Second Histories
Roman food
This short video describes the food eaten in Rome, much of it similar to our own food like eggs, cheese, cold meat and bread but a few surprises like honeyed dormouse.
Professor Dave Explains
Early Pharmacopeia: Medical Practices in Ancient Civilizations
If we are going to tell the story of medicine, we had better start at the beginning, which means we need to go all the way back to the start of recorded history. Every since we've been writing things down, we've been documenting our...
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Romulus & Remus
A description of the story written by Titus Livius about the origins of Rome; the story tells of twin boys and how they grew up they fell out which ended with Romulus killing his brother Remus
Cerebellum
Ancient Rome - The Beginnings Of Rome
For centuries, Italy was the center of civilization, with its capital in Rome, “the Eternal City”. The Romans created the largest empire the ancient world ever saw. Its influence extended outward and in time encompassed almost the entire...
Weird History
Would You Survive Living In a Different Era?
Ever wonder how you'd fare in a different time period? Today, we're exploring the most lethal dangers people from around the world faced from 14th century Florence to 1st century ancient Rome.
Curated Video
Exhibit showcases ancient Roman items preserved by volcanic mud
A new exhibit is showcasing incredibly rare wood and organic objects from the Italian town of Herculaneum, not far from Pompeii. The objects were buried when Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Mud from the volcano covered the town, preserving...
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Ancient bronze statues discovered in Tuscany
Three years into a dig in central Italy, archaeologists find more than two dozen bronze statues dating back to ancient Rome.
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Nero’s grand palace reopens: Visitors can now explore the legendary Domus Aurea
Roman Emperor Nero is most famous in popular imagination for playing the fiddle while Rome burned. Now his grand royal residence is once again open to the public.
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New frescoes discovered at Pompeii shed light on Bacchanalian mysteries
Life-sized Pompeii paintings give new insight into religious practices in the ancient city.
Curated Video
Ancient herald school in Roman Forum opens to public after major restoration
Before gladiators clashed and chariots raced, Rome’s imperial heralds roused the crowds - and now, their ancient training school at the Roman Forum has reopened after centuries.
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A pair of hands places a gold crown with wings on the head of cleopatra.
A pair of hands places a gold crown with wings on the head of cleopatra.
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Historical Reenactment of Ancient Rome
Historical reenactment of ancient Rome, harvested from early silent film adaptation of Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar / rotund Brutus, wearing Roman toga, abundant jewelry, bushy goatee while orating in Roman forum / old white man...
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A priest unites Cleopatra and Ptolemy in marriage.
A priest unites Cleopatra and Ptolemy in marriage.
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An archaeologist handles fragments of pottery and glass from ancient Egypt.
An archaeologist handles fragments of pottery and glass from ancient Egypt.
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A pair of hands places a gold crown with wings on a Cleopatra's head.
A pair of hands places a gold crown with wings on a Cleopatra's head.
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A priest joins Cleopatra and her brother, Ptolemy in marriage.
A priest joins Cleopatra and her brother, Ptolemy in marriage.
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Cleopatra and Ptolemy walk down a candlelit aisle.
Cleopatra and Ptolemy walk down a candlelit aisle.