Instructional Video5:18
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: From slave to rebel gladiator: The life of Spartacus - Fiona Radford

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Spartacus was a slave -- one of millions taken from territories conquered by Rome to work the mines, till the fields or fight for a crowd’s entertainment. Imprisoned for deserting the Roman Army, he and other slaves fought their way...
Instructional Video4:12
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: The Romans flooded the Colosseum for sea battles - Janelle Peters

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Starting in 80 CE, residents of Rome and visitors from across the Roman Empire would fill the stands of the Colosseum to see gladiators duel, animals fight and chariots race around the arena. And for the grand finale, water poured into...
Instructional Video9:30
Curated Video

Pula – Ancient Roman City on Croatia’s Adriatic Coast

6th - Higher Ed
Pula, located near the southern tip of Croatia's Istrian Peninsula, is the oldest city on the eastern Adriatic coast, rich in Roman and Byzantine heritage. Highlights include the Temple of Augustus, a monumental Roman amphitheatre among...
Instructional Video9:30
Curated Video

Trier - Germany's Oldest City

6th - Higher Ed
Trier, Germany's oldest city, was founded in 18 BC under Roman Emperor Augustus and became a center for Christianity under Constantine the Great, with its Roman streets, baths, and amphitheater reflecting its ancient heritage. The city’s...
Instructional Video5:08
Curated Video

The Colosseum for Kids | Roman Empire

K - 5th
Let’s visit the Colosseum in ancient Rome! In this episode, we explore how this giant arena was built and what happened inside its walls. From gladiator battles to wild animal shows, the Colosseum was a place of excitement and danger....
Instructional Video4:23
Curated Video

Gladiators for Kids

K - 5th
Step into the world of ancient Rome and discover the lives of gladiators. These fierce warriors fought in massive arenas like the Colosseum, entertaining thousands with brutal battles. In this video, we explore who the gladiators were,...
Instructional Video4:27
Curated Video

Landmarks - Gladiators

12th - Higher Ed
GLADIATORS THE COLOSSEUM S HEYDAY MAY HAVE BEEN OVER 1500 YEARS AGO BUT OVER THE PAST HALF CENTURY TOURISM BROUGHT THE CROWDS BACK IN LARGE NUMBERS TO A SITE SYNONYMOUS WITH BOTH THE GRANDEUR AND IGNOMINY OF ANCIENT ROME. BOTH TOURISTS...
Instructional Video1:07
Curated Video

Only In Italy 5 - Gladiators at the Colosseum

9th - Higher Ed
Gladiators at the Colosseum:Gladiators roam around the iconic Colosseum, inviting tourists to take photos with them and providing a unique blend of history and entertainment.
Instructional Video4:38
Curated Video

Landmarks - The Colloseum

12th - Higher Ed
THE COLOSSEUM THE COLOSSEUM HAS LONG BEEN THE ICONIC SYMBOL OF IMPERIAL ROME. AN ARCHITECTURAL WONDER BUILT AT THE PEAK OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE IN THE FIRST CENTURY AD, IT S A STRUCTURE THAT HAS COME DOWN TO US WITH A MIXED REPUTATION. IT...
Instructional Video2:44
Wonderscape

The Roman Colosseum: Let the Games Begin!

K - 5th
Explore the Roman Colosseum, an architectural marvel and a hub for thrilling spectacles in ancient Rome. Learn about gladiator battles, the seating arrangements, and the Colosseum's complex underground systems that brought the arena to...
Instructional Video1:43
Curated Video

Gladiators: Ancient Fighters of Rome

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The video provides a brief overview of gladiators in ancient Rome, describing them as strong fighters who battled wild animals and each other in the Colosseum. It highlights the challenges they faced, such as heavy armor and physical...
Instructional Video1:00
One Minute History

136 Gladiators the Oldest Union - One Minute History

12th - Higher Ed
Gladiators ruled the Roman arenas for almost a thousand years. Accompanied by music during combat, gladiators often fought to the death for the entertainment of their audience. A gladiator would fight two or three times a year, with...
Instructional Video3:36
Curated Video

High Five Facts - Colosseum

Pre-K - 5th
This video explores five fun facts about The Colosseum.
Instructional Video1:00
One Minute History

Gladiators, the Oldest Union - One Minute History_4K

12th - Higher Ed
Gladiators ruled the Roman arenas for almost a thousand years. Accompanied by music during combat, gladiators often fought to the death for the entertainment of their audience. A gladiator would fight two or three times a year, with few...
Instructional Video1:00
One Minute History

Gladiators, the Oldest Union - One Minute History_1080

12th - Higher Ed
Gladiators ruled the Roman arenas for almost a thousand years. Accompanied by music during combat, gladiators often fought to the death for the entertainment of their audience. A gladiator would fight two or three times a year, with few...
Instructional Video1:35
60 Second Histories

Gladiators

K - 5th
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
Instructional Video10:45
Weird History

What It Was Like to Be a Spectator at the Roman Colosseum

12th - Higher Ed
Ancient Romans loved their sports and entertainment, and the Colosseum put on the grandest games in all of ancient Rome. With its gladiators, interchangeable arenas, exotic animals, and the rare naval reenactment, being a spectator in...
Instructional Video1:00
Curated Video

I WONDER - What Were The Tunnels Under The Colosseum For?

Pre-K - 5th
This video is answering the question of what were the tunnels under The Colosseum for.
Instructional Video11:03
Weird History

What Was It Like To Be A Roman Gladiator

12th - Higher Ed
Gladiators were the rock stars of the Roman Empire. But what was gladiator combat like? How did the slaves of the arena fight and survive over centuries worth of matches? Gladiator combat was a little different than movies would have you...
Instructional Video7:41
IT'S HISTORY

Blood & Glory - the truth about Gladiators I IT'S HISTORY

12th - Higher Ed
Today we will travel back in time to the ancient Rome. Who were the Gladiators?