Jack Rackam
Cicero was too sassy for one video
It turns out my video on Cicero just wasn’t enough to capture the full scope of the man’s pettiness. The guy was known for some pretty banger quips and comebacks, a senator once insulted his background as a commoner by asking “Who is...
Step Back History
The Fasces from Ancient Rome to Charlottesville
Let’s talk about the fasces, a symbol which defined Italian Fascism’s anti-democratic regime, the power of the people in Rome, and whatever it represents as it sits today in the US Congress. Let’s take a look.
NASA
The Invisible Network: 12. Reconnaissance | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast
Without communications there is no exploration: To reveal the unknown, a spacecraft must be able to share its data. In a sense, today's space communications networks are like the roadways of ancient empires, allowing information to move...
Curated Video
Punic Wars from the Carthaginian Perspective | Animated History
The ancient Mediterranean was the scene of an epic clash between two empires to determine who would control the area: the Roman Republic and Carthaginian Empire. In this video, we will examine the Punic Wars from the Cathaginian...
Curated Video
Kandake Amanirenas: Conquering Queen of Kush
Kandake Amanirenas is one of the most celebrated rulers of the Ancient Kingdom of Kush, located in the region of Nubia, which we now know as Sudan. She ruled from 40BC to 10BC. Kandake - also known as Candace, Kendake or Kentake - was...
Jabzy
Italy - Flag History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Italy's Flag History
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...
Getty Images
Theatre of Marcellus and Bellona Temple
The Theatre of Marcellus is an ancient open-air theatre built in the closing years of the Roman Republic. Rome, Italy, Europe.
Getty Images
Theatre of Marcellus
The Theatre of Marcellus is an ancient open-air theatre built in the closing years of the Roman Republic. Rome, Italy, Europe.
Curated OER
Ancient Rome: Revolution - Part 1/6
Rome was ruled by a republic for 500 years and shifted quite dramatically to a dictatorship. So, how did this happen, why did Rome shift in politics? This six-part series sets the stage for Caesar, Nero, and Vespasian with the revolution...
Curated OER
Ancient Rome: Revolution - Part 4/6
A dramatic beginning to part four depicts the steps that led to revolution against the Republic. See how Roman government worked, how Tiberius won the people of Rome, and attempted to change what he thought was wrong. New laws protecting...
Curated OER
Ancient Rome: Revolution - Part 3/6
This episode describes how Tiberius vowed to keep a treaty with the Barbarians, change society, and ultimately set the stage for a revolution.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics:elements of Democracy Pt.111:ancient Rome and Political Culture
From the Roman Repubic emerged the idea that people ought to be concerned with the public good rather than pursuing their own personal pleasures.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Influence of the Roman Republic
The Roman Republic had the greatest influence on the Founders' ideas about government.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Roman Republic as Example and Warning
A discussion of how the history of the Roman Republic was both an example and a warning to America's founding generation.