60 Second Histories
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.
60 Second Histories
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
60 Second Histories
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.
60 Second Histories
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
60 Second Histories
Roman weapons - the pilum
This short video describes a legionary's spear and how it was used and recycled
60 Second Histories
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
Curated Video
Kandake Amanirenas: Conquering Queen of Kush
Kandake Amanirenas is one of the most celebrated rulers of the Ancient Kingdom of Kush, located in the region of Nubia, which we now know as Sudan. She ruled from 40BC to 10BC. Kandake - also known as Candace, Kendake or Kentake - was...
60 Second Histories
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.
60 Second Histories
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
Weird History
What It Was Like To Live In Ancient Rome During Its Golden Age
Ancient Rome was at its apex from the second century BC through the second century AD. During the Pax Romana of the first and second centuries AD, Rome benefited from the expansion of its empire, with vast amounts of wealth and diverse...
60 Second Histories
A Roman centurion
This brief video describes a centurion, the Roman officer in charge of eighty legionaries. It covers his clothing, armour and equipment all with their latin names
60 Second Histories
Roman armour - lorica segmentata
A legionary describes the armour called lorica segmentata or 'segmented' armour which is heavier and more uncomfortable but offers better protection, it's even arrowproof
60 Second Histories
Introduction to the Roman Empire
This short video describes the Roman Empire and the countries it spanned such as Germany or Germania, France or Gallia and Britain which used to be known as Albion.
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.
60 Second Histories
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...
TED-Ed
The Romans Flooded the Colosseum for Sea Battles
A fascinating short video describes how engineers somehow were able to flood the floor of the Colosseum and conduct maritime battles to amaze and impress spectators.
Crash Course
The Greeks and Romans - Pantheons Part 3: Crash Course World Mythology #9
The Greek Titan god, Cronus, was so worried that his children were going to overthrow him that he swallowed them. Talk about overreacting! Viewers analyze the similarities between Greek and Roman myths in the ninth installment of the...
Crash Course
Roman Theater with Plautus, Terence, and Seneca: Crash Course Theater #6
Thank you, Greek and Roman theater, for providing the dramatic arts with a host of stock characters. A video about Roman theater, the sixth in the Crash Course Theater series, begins by introducing the character types found on stage in...
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.
TED-Ed
Why Should You Read Virgil's "Aeneid"?
Is Virgil's Aeneid, as Augustus believed, written in praise of the first Roman emperor, or a criticism of his rule? Introduce the famous epic poem with a short video that provides background information about the poet, the historic...