Curated Video
Italy, Tivoli - Hadrian's Villa
The villa was constructed at Tibur (modern-day Tivoli) as a retreat from Rome for Roman Emperor Hadrian during the second and third decades of the 2nd century AD. Hadrian is said to have disliked the palace on the Palatine Hill in Rome,...
Independent Producers
The Quest for an Accurate Calendar
This public radio story describes the Julian calendar, developed during the rule of Julius Caesar in Rome in the first century BCE, and how this calendar failed to keep accurate time for the Catholic Church centuries later. You will hear...
60 Second Histories
Henry VIII; the Pope says ‘No’
Henry VIII gives his own account of his divorce and breaking with Rome - part two
Cerebellum
Ancient Rome - Romes Decline
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 Happened to All the Roman Conspirators After Julius Caesar's Death?
The Death of Julius Caesar...What does the saying "Beware the Ides of March!" mean? It refers to the day - March 15, 44 BCE - on which Gaius Julius Caesar, a one-time dictator of ancient Rome, was murdered. His grisly assassination was...
Weird History
Life In Fascist Italy
The period between WWI and WWII brought about major political changes in Italy, and yet it's fairly uncommon to discuss what actually went on in Benito Mussolini's fascist state during those years. Mussolini implemented policies and...
60 Second Histories
Roman food
This short video describes the food eaten in Rome, much of it similar to our own food like eggs, cheese, cold meat and bread but a few surprises like honeyed dormouse.
Cerebellum
Ancient Rome - Introduction
For centuries, Italy was the centre 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...
Cerebellum
The Renaissance - The Politics Of The Renaissance
No period of history can boast of greater beauty than The Renaissance. This was the period, from approximately early 14th century to late 16th century, that gave us Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Shakespeare. This video talks about...
One Minute History
Fall of Jerusalem - Part 2 - One Minute History
Rome needs to restore order to Judea, so Emperor Nero appoints General Vespasian to crush the rebellion. Vespasian is well known in Rome as a successful military commander, but has fallen out of favor with Emperor Nero after falling...
One Minute History
Fall of Jerusalem - Part 1 - One Minute History
In the remote province of Judea, Jewish leaders are upset about Greek merchants sacrificing birds in front of their temple. The Roman governor ignores their complaints, so they stop offering prayers and sacrifices for Emperor Nero in the...
60 Second Histories
Romulus & Remus
A description of the story written by Titus Livius about the origins of Rome; the story tells of twin boys and how they grew up they fell out which ended with Romulus killing his brother Remus
Cerebellum
Ancient Rome - The Beginnings 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...
Jabzy
Mithridatic Wars - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Mithridatic Wars
Jabzy
First Italian Unification War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the First Italian Unification War
60 Second Histories
Henry VIII wants a divorce
Henry VIII gives his own account of his divorce and breaking with Rome - part one
Science360
Virtual Reality Maps
The ancient city of Rome wasn't built in a day, but now that city, along with all its famous landmarks, can be digitized in just a matter of hours. A new computer program under development at the University of Washington in Seattle combs...
Curated Video
Thousands rally in Rome in solidarity with Gaza, demanding Italy to end arms exports to Israel
New ReviewHundreds of thousands fill Rome’s streets for a third day, urging Italy to end arms exports to Israel after Gaza aid flotilla raid.
Curated Video
Rome protest: Hundreds march in support of Palestinians in Rome
New ReviewProtesters fill Rome’s streets for the third day, calling for an end to Israel’s actions.
Curated Video
Italians protest for Gaza: General strike shows solidarity with Palestinians
New ReviewPublic outrage over Israel's war on Gaza has sparked a general strike across Italy.
Curated Video
Fans from around the world enjoy Ryder Cup action at Bethpage street fair
New ReviewB.K. Sweeny's Parkside Tavern transformed into "Chippo-palooza" this weekend, shutting down the block for a Ryder Cup watch party.
Curated Video
Italian journalists honour colleagues killed in Gaza conflict
New ReviewHundreds of Italian journalists gathered in Rome on Tuesday, reading aloud the names of colleagues killed in Gaza during a demonstration organised by the Italian Journalists Association and Articolo 21.
Curated Video
Israel’s razing of Gaza City could take ‘months, if not more than a year’
New ReviewIsrael expects 200,000 Palestinians to remain as it advances on Gaza City, with its takeover possibly taking months.