Wonderscape
The Roman Colosseum: Let the Games Begin!
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...
Wonderscape
Roman Architecture: Innovations and Influence
Discover the ingenuity of ancient Roman architecture, from the use of arches and vaults to the groundbreaking application of concrete. Explore iconic structures like the Pantheon and Colosseum, and see how Roman design principles...
Curated Video
Roman Construction: The Arch, Vault, Dome, and Concrete
“Roman Construction: The Arch, Vault, Dome, and Concrete” will explain how the Romans advanced in construction to undertake massive building projects.
Curated Video
Roman Architecture
This video identifies architectural techniques used by ancient Romans.
Wonderscape
History Kids: The Roman Empire
In this video, we explore the lasting legacies of ancient Rome in the areas of art, architecture, engineering, and language. Also, the influence of Latin on language, including the development of Romance languages and the use of Latin...
Curated Video
The Spanish Steps: A Drone's View of Rome's Piazza di Spagna
Take a flight of discovery high above the historic heart of Rome with breathtaking drone views of the Spanish Steps — a grand 18th-century staircase linking Piazza di Spagna with the Trinità dei Monti church above. Lined with vibrant...
Curated Video
Jordan, Ancient Roman city Jerash(Gerasa)
Ancient Jerash is a Greco-Roman city, north of the capital Amman. Inhabited since the Bronze Age, after the Roman conquest in 63 BC, Jerash and the land surrounding it were annexed to the Roman province of Syria, and later joined the...
Curated Video
Jordan, Ancient city Gadara (Umm Qais)
Umm Qais or Qays is a town in northern Jordan principally known for its proximity to the ruins of the ancient Gadara, also a former bishopric and present Latin Catholic titular
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
Roman Engineering: Crash Course History of Science #6
How did the vast Roman society contribute to science? See the wonders of the Appian Way all while examining the Roman thought process during video six in the History of Science series. The narrator compares the Roman view of doing...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: A Tour Through Ancient Rome in 320 c.e.
A 3D tour through a reconstruction of ancient Rome in the year 320 C.E., guided by Dr. Bernard Frischer, professor emeritus at the University of Virginia. Constantine the Great was Emperor in that year, and it was at the peak of Rome's...
Smart History
Smarthistory: Catacomb of Priscilla, Rome
Video presents a conversation with Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker concerning the Catacomb of Priscilla in Rome. [11:03]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Arch Bridge
This video segment adapted from "Building Big" illustrates the strength of the arch in bridge design and construction. [1:47]
Crash Course
Crash Course History of Science #6: Roman Engineering
The Romans developed a lot of infrastructure like roads and aqueducts to both help their cities flourish and to be better at war. But the interesting thing about Roman Engineering is how it was almost all focused on technological...