Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Act 1 Summary
After his triumphant victory, Caesar is returning to Rome like a celebrity! The crowds are wild with excitement. However, Cassius is worried that Caesar wants to become king. He needs to convince Brutus to join his dangerous scheme…...
Curated Video
What did Augustus Look Like? The famous Emperor's history, statues, and facial reconstruction.
I'm an artist that uses photoshop to bring old images and statues into the modern day. Augustus is a fascinating Roman Emperor of history. His image was spread far and wide across the empire, and there are many depictions of him...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Act 4 Summary
Antony, Octavius and Lepidus gather together to avenge Caesar’s death. Meanwhile, Cassius and Brutus have fled and are gathering their armies - a civil war is brewing. How will the conspirators get away with killing Caesar? Watch our...
Curated Video
Cleopatra Brought to Life: My Statue Re-creations Revealed, with History.
I'm an artist that uses photoshop to bring old images and statues into the modern day. Let’s talk about Cleopatra, one of the most enigmatic figures of ancient history. She was the first Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt to even speak the...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Act 2 Summary
Brutus is pacing in anguish, conflicted by his loyalty to Caesar. However, thanks to Cassius’ manipulations, Brutus ultimately decides that Caesar must die. The plan is set in motion - will Caesar be warned in time? Watch our summary of...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Theme of Power
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the theme of power in Julius Caesar. See how political power can be wielded for good or evil, and how absolute power can corrupt somebody. Along the way, learn how to analyse...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Context
Watch this video to learn about Shakespeare’s fascinating world, and its influence on the play Julius Caesar. Watch the Elizabethan era come to life and come to a deeper understanding of the political anxieties surrounding Queen...
Curated Video
Croatia, Salona ancient city - Roman baths
Salona, the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, is situated in one of the most beautiful baysof the East Adriatic coast. Salona, as stated by Strabo, had originally been a coastal base, fortification and a port used by the...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Theme of Fate vs Free Will
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the tension between fate and free will in Julius Caesar. Decide for yourself: are the downfalls of Caesar and Brutus caused by destiny, or by the foolish choices they make...
Weird History
What Was Hygiene Like For Roman Emperors
The norms and conventions of the ancient Roman world largely dictated the hygiene practices of its emperors - as did their personal vanity, practicality, and access to luxury. Physical representations of these men on coins and in busts...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Theme of Order vs Chaos
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the tension between order and chaos in Julius Caesar. See the chaos that is unleashed when the conspirators disturb the Great Chain of Being and murder Caesar. Along the way,...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Key Quotes 2
After watching this lesson, you will be able to support your discussion of Julius Caesar’s themes with detailed textual analysis! This lesson unpacks quotes from characters other than Brutus, including Julius Caesar himself and the...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Key Quotes 1
After watching this lesson, you will be able to support your discussion of Julius Caesar’s themes with detailed textual analysis! This lesson unpacks the most famous and significant quotes uttered by Brutus, the main character. These...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Act 3 Summary
The group of conspirators gather round Caesar and brutally stab him to death. Now they all have to convince the crowds, who loved Caesar, that it was a good idea to kill him. But Mark Antony, Caesar’s friend, is still loyal to Caesar and...
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Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Act 5 Summary
The battle begins: Octavius and Antony on one side, and Brutus and Cassius on the other. As the fight intensifies, more and more soldiers die. Who will win control of Rome? Was killing Caesar really worth it for Cassius and Brutus? Watch...
Curated Video
Italy, Rome, Roman Forum - Basilica Julia
The Basilica Julia was a structure that once stood in the Roman Forum. It was a large, ornate, public building used for meetings and other official business during the early Roman Empire. Its ruins have been excavated. What is left from...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Julius Caesar - Plot Summary
The famous Julius Caesar is celebrating a triumphant victory in war, and the crowds are going crazy - everyone loves Julius Caesar! However, Cassius and Brutus are worried that Caesar is aiming to make himself king and take control of...
Curated Video
I WONDER - Was Julius Caesar A Good Military Leader?
This video is answering the question of was Julius Caesar a good military leader.
Cerebellum
Ancient Rome - Politics 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
What Kind of Leader Was Cleopatra?
Who was Cleopatra, aside from a queen? Eventually, after her other siblings died or were killed, Cleopatra became sole ruler of Egypt, with Caesar's help. They conceived a secret love child, but after his death, she took up with his...
Oxford Comma
How to Use Peer Reviewed Resources
You've probably been told not use Wikipedia on research papers, but have you ever been what types of sources you should be using? Whether you're trying to write about Shakespeare or biology, this video will help set you on the right...
Bridgeman Arts
Unknown ancient greek and roman artists - Alois Riegl - Legitimization of styles
The classical antiquity goes from the 8th century BC until the 5th century AD, but very often the concept ""classicism"" is understood as a unique style. However, it includes an enormous variety of styles and techniques. Art historian...
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.
TED-Ed
What Really Happened to the Library of Alexandria?
Imagine if one library in your area decided to collect as much information as possible by hand—not an easy task. Believe it or not, the Library of Alexandria in Ancient Greece did just that! Learners watch an educational video, answer...