Instructional Video15:35
Religion for Breakfast

The Conversion of Constantine: What Really Happened?

12th - Higher Ed
Emperor Constantine the Great famously converted to Christianity in the early 4th century CE. But how did this happen? What did Constantine really believe?
Instructional Video4:40
Curated Video

Italy, Rome, Roman Forum - Basilica of Maxentius

12th - Higher Ed
The Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine , sometimes known as the Basilica Nova - meaning "new basilica" - or Basilica of Maxentius, is an ancient building in the Roman Forum, Rome, Italy. It was the largest building in the Forum...
Instructional Video5:22
History Hit

A History of Unbelief: Atheism in ancient times, Part 1

12th - Higher Ed
How old is Atheism? What does Atheism look like in ancient Greece and Rome? Are there any examples of Greek Atheism?<br/>
A History of Unbelief, Part 1
Instructional Video7:10
History Hit

A History of Unbelief: Atheism in ancient times, Part 2

12th - Higher Ed
Are there any examples of Greeks who said they didn't believe? Were there any Greeks who were recognized as being Atheist? Was Greece a less religious culture than Rome?<br/>
A History of Unbelief, Part 2
Instructional Video8:45
Curated Video

Ancient Rome In Africa (1930s)

6th - 11th
A tour of the Roman ruins of Timgad in the Aurès Mountains of Algeria as well as Constantine. To purchase a clean DVD of this film for personal home use or educational use contact us at questions@archivefarms.com. To license footage from...
Instructional Video22:34
Curated Video

The Rise and Fall of Empires: The Sasanian-Roman Conflict of the 3rd Century

6th - Higher Ed
This video details the strategic maneuvers and decisive victory of Roman Caesar Galerius over Sasanian King Narsa in the late 3rd century, showcasing the intricate political landscape and military tactics of the time. Through cunning...
Instructional Video7:58
History Hit

A History of Unbelief: Non-believers in the middle ages, Part 1

12th - Higher Ed
Were there Atheists in the middle ages? What does a non-believer in the middle ages, not believe in? What effect did ancient Greece and Rome have on non-belief in the middle ages?<br/>
A History of Unbelief, Part 3
Instructional Video5:13
TED-Ed

TED-ED: The rise and fall of the Byzantine Empire - Leonora Neville

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Most history books will tell you that the Roman Empire fell in the fifth century CE, but this would've come as a surprise to the millions who lived in the Roman Empire through the Middle Ages. This Medieval Roman Empire, today called the...
Instructional Video14:56
Curated Video

Battle for Survival How did Alexios Komnenos save the Byzantine Empire? DOCUMENTARY

6th - Higher Ed
Battle for Survival How did Alexios Komnenos save the Byzantine Empire? DOCUMENTARY
Instructional Video6:28
History Hit

How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: Christian beliefs and values

12th - Higher Ed
Is it possible to hold on to morality without beliefs? What two core Christian teachings did the Nazis set out to change?<br/>
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 6
Instructional Video6:19
History Hit

How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: The purpose behind the book

12th - Higher Ed
Why did the author want to write this book and what did he want to say in it?<br/>
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 1
Instructional Video6:56
History Hit

How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: The Christianity revolution, Part 2

12th - Higher Ed
The continuation in answering how revolutionary was Christianity in its early form.<br/>
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 3
Instructional Video6:02
History Hit

How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: The Christianity revolution, Part 1

12th - Higher Ed
How revolutionary was Christianity in its early form? How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 2
Instructional Video7:06
History Hit

How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: Humanism

12th - Higher Ed
Listen to Tom Holland's thoughts on humanism and science.<br/>
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 5
Instructional Video5:27
History Hit

How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: Comparative history to Christianity

12th - Higher Ed
How much comparative history does the author have to look at to test the ideas of how revolutionary Christianity is? How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 4
Instructional Video9:54
History Hit

How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: The civilization crisis

12th - Higher Ed
Tom Holland concludes by explaining how much Christianity is a cultural civilizational phenomenon.<br/>
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 7
Instructional Video19:48
Curated Video

The Strategic Brilliance of Aurelian: Conquering Zenobia and Palmyra

6th - Higher Ed
This video describes Emperor Aurelian's strategic military campaign against Zenobia and the Palmyrene Empire in the 3rd century AD. It highlights Aurelian's meticulous planning, tactical brilliance, and diplomatic acumen in defeating...
Instructional Video9:04
Curated OER

Ancient Rome: Constantine - Part 6/6

6th - 12th
Tired, and nearly broken, Licinius barely makes it home from the war. Although Constantine and his army succeed, Licinius is able to retire with his family to Greece, leaving Constantine as the sole emperor. Learn what happens to...
Instructional Video9:59
Curated OER

Ancient Rome: Constantine - Part 4/6

9th - 12th
What drives Constantine towards Christianity? How does the Roman senate respond? How do the Roman people respond? Constantine chooses to take money allocated for pagan temples and use it for Christian temples. How does this affect Roman...
Instructional Video9:59
Curated OER

Ancient Rome: Constantine - Part 2/6

9th - 12th
Choosing to go into battle with the Christian symbol painted on their shields is extremely surprising to Constantine's army. Does it help them conquer Mexentius and his army at the Tigris River? Does it change the viewpoint that so many...
Instructional Video9:59
Curated OER

Ancient Rome: Constantine - Part 3/6

9th - 12th
Religious equality starts, or attempts to start, with the Roman Empire's division into two empires instead of four. With this new political agreement, Constantine fights for people to be able to believe in whatever higher power they...
Instructional Video9:59
Curated OER

Ancient Rome: Constantine - Part 5/6

9th - 12th
A holy war ensues after the senate attempts to murder Constantine. Then, after neither side secures victory, a seven year-long stretch of peace follows. Still furious and unwilling to accept this change in religious intent, Licentious...
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Christianity from Judaism to Constantine

9th - 12th Standards
How did the religion of Christianity begin, gain prominence, and flourish to become the world's largest religion? The narrator explores the origins and historical context of Christianity, beginning by reviewing Judaism and the covenant...
Instructional Video5:21
TED-Ed

The Rise and Fall of the Byzantine Empire

6th - 12th Standards
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...