Curated Video
Julius Caesar 5.3 Performance: Brutus Laments Cassius (Lines 98-110)
This video highlights a poignant moment in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" where the characters reflect on the mortality and fate of their comrades, leading to a decision to honor the fallen before continuing the fight. The segment...
Curated Video
Julius Caesar 2.1 Interview Brutus and Portia
This video explores a poignant interaction between Brutus and Portia from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," shedding light on their personal conflicts amid political turmoil. It highlights Portia's insistence on understanding Brutus's...
Religion for Breakfast
The Origin of Christian Saints
In this episode we examine the topic: The Origin of Christian Saints
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
A Day in the Life of a Roman Soldier
The Roman army, like Gaul, was divided into three parts: legions, cohorts, centuries. Viewers experience a day in the life of Servius Felix, a legionary in the Roman army, as they watch an informative video.
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...
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...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Republican Government: Cincinnatus a Model of Civic Virtue
Who was Cincinnatus? The American Founders thought all American should emulate him.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Cincinnatus and Washington as Examples
Examines Cincinnatus and Washington as examples of civic virtue.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Moral Education Part 1
This podcast episode discusses moral education as an aspect of classical republicanism.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Ancient Greece and Rome
A brief overview of classical antiquity as defined by Ancient Greek and Ancient Roman art and culture. Includes links to images.
BBC
Bbc Podcasts: Episode 36: Warren Cup 24 May 2010
A silver cup that offers a rare glimpse into the world of sexual love in ancient Rome. Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, looks at the Warren cup, which features such explicit images of homosexual acts that it was once...