TED-Ed
Who Were the Vestal Virgins, and What Was Their Job?
Keeping the flame lit for the goddess Vesta was the primary job of the Vestal Virgins — but it also put their very lives in danger. An informative video takes viewers through the journey of Licinia, a young girl chosen to be a Vestal...
SciShow
Great Minds: Pliny The Elder
Gaius Plinius Secundus, known as Pliny the Elder, should not to be confused with Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus, known as Pliny the Younger. Video describes the process of Pliny the Elder creating what turned into the first...
TED-Ed
The Great Conspiracy Against Julius Caesar
What would you do if you thought your country was on the path to tyranny, and one man was gaining too much power? This animated video will engage your young historians with a thought-provoking query as it reviews the personal...
TED-Ed
Four Sisters in Ancient Rome
What was leisurely life like for the young, wealthy women of ancient Rome? Though all records from the period were written by men, this video demonstrates that we are still able to construct some aspects of a woman's daily duties and...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Roman Influence on the Modern World
Video in which Tom Richey discusses the achievements of the Romans and their influence on modern democracy, laws and government, calendar, language, architecture and entertainment. [10:47]
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Gladiators Facts and History
Learn about gladiators, why gladiator games were important, where they fought, and why the games came to an end.