Curated Video
Italy, Pompeii Odeon
The Odeon was a smaller roofed theatre, theatrum tectum, that sat 1500 spectators built in 80 BC. The theatre follows the plan of other Roman theatres and odeon structures. Where the Large Theatre was used primarily for staging drama,...
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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...
History Hit
Hadrians Wall: The walls characteristics
What were the characteristics of the wall? What else was created along the wall? How was the wall patrolled? Hadrians Wall, Part 2
Mr Henry's Music World
Thanksgiving for Music Class: Boomwhackers, Rhythms & Body Percussion [Beginner Version]
A super fun thanksgiving song for music class!
60 Second Histories
A Roman legionary's clothing
This short video explores the basic clothing worn by a legionary using latin names such as bracae for the trousers and caligae for the sandals
Weird History
What It Was Like To Live In Ancient Rome During Its Golden Age
Ancient Rome was at its apex from the second century BC through the second century AD. During the Pax Romana of the first and second centuries AD, Rome benefited from the expansion of its empire, with vast amounts of wealth and diverse...
Curated Video
Turkey, Aphrodisias - the Theatre
The original theatre of Aphrodisias in Asia Minor in Turkey, dates from the Late Hellenistic period, but it was extensively renovated between 38 and 28 BC. An architrave inscription records that the remodeled theater was dedicated to...
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Turkey, Aphrodisias - the Bouleuterion (Odeon)
The bouleuterion (council house), or odeon, is centered on the north side of the North Agora. As it stands today, it consists of a semicircular auditorium fronted by a shallow stage structure about 46 m wide. The lower part of the...
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Turkey, Aphrodisias - Hadrian's Baths
Hadrian, the Roman Emperor, came to Aphrodisias in one of his travels in Anatolia. The city council had erected these baths the memory of this visit. Baths consists of two large sections of men and women, who washed separately. There is...
Amor Sciendi
The School of Athens: Visually Representing the Flow of Knowledge
We begin a two part series on Raphael's The School of Athens, located inside the Vatican Museum in Vatican City. Originally this painting sat above the philosophy books owned by Pope Julius II.
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...
History Hit
Hadrians Wall: The birth of the wall
What was the cause of the wall to be built? Why is the wall special to the Scottish? Hadrians Wall, Part 1
Curated Video
Italy, Pompeii - Great Theatre
The Large Theatre was built into a natural hill in the second century BC. This theatre sat roughly 4,000 spectators. In the Greek style, the tiered seating extends from the orchestra carved out of the hillside. The Roman influence is...
History Hit
Michael Scott on Classical Connections: The Roman empire and multi-ethnicity
How multiethnic do you think the west was? Did racism exist in Rome or was it more about status? ***The interviewers audio is lower than the guest speaker*** Michael Scott on Classical Connections, Part 5
60 Second Histories
A Roman centurion
This brief video describes a centurion, the Roman officer in charge of eighty legionaries. It covers his clothing, armour and equipment all with their latin names
Curated Video
Overachiever Extraordinaire | The Life & Times of Pompey the Great
Pompey: thrower of parties, marrier of daughters, general of everywhere Caesar wasn't and overachiever extraordinaire. From his time working with Sulla to going toe-to-toe with Caesar, a man with a greater reputation in his day than he's...
60 Second Histories
Roman armour - lorica segmentata
A legionary describes the armour called lorica segmentata or 'segmented' armour which is heavier and more uncomfortable but offers better protection, it's even arrowproof
60 Second Histories
How the Saxons arrived in England
This video describes how the Anglo Saxons originated from Germania and travelled to England with the Roman legions and stayed even after the Romans left.
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...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Did You Know? Roman Numerals
Did you know? Roman numerals. Roman numerals are the symbols used in a system of numerical notation based on the ancient Roman system.
Curated Video
The Art and Science of Tightrope Walking
This video explores the ancient art of tightrope walking, discussing its history, techniques, and the risks involved. It highlights notable performers throughout the years and explains the principles behind maintaining balance on a...
60 Second Histories
Introduction to the Roman Empire
This short video describes the Roman Empire and the countries it spanned such as Germany or Germania, France or Gallia and Britain which used to be known as Albion.
But Why
The History of the Calendar
Understanding and tracking time is key to keeping society -- and our lives -- running smoothly. Early civilizations developed calendars with just 300 days in a year. But by 1582, the time it takes for Earth to rotate around the sun was...
Curated Video
Decoding Words with Long A and U Sounds at the End of Syllables
In this video, students learn how to decode words with long vowel sounds, specifically focusing on the long A and U sounds. The teacher explains the concept of open syllables and demonstrates how to identify and pronounce words correctly...