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

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...

Many of us can’t help but be obsessed with maps – including Dan. They tell us where we are in the world and let us know how our environment has changed overtime. History, geography and philosophy – maps cross all these fields of study....

What was Ptolemy interested in when he was making the map of the world? Why is this a remarkable piece of work? Maps, Our Place in the World, Part 2

Although not a great deal is known about the Picts, historians do know that they caused quite a bit of trouble for the Romans, who were trying to conquer every inch of land they could get their spears on. However, there are plenty of...

How did Buddhism come into China? How did the texts survive for so long throughout the centuries? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 2

What were the pros and cons of exchanging silk? How was silk handled within nomadic tribes?<br/>
The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives, Part 2

What was the cause of the wall to be built? Why is the wall special to the Scottish?<br/>
Hadrians Wall, Part 1

How multiethnic do you think the west was? Did racism exist in Rome or was it more about status?<br/>
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Michael Scott on Classical Connections, Part 5

Ever wanted to curse your neighbor as the ancient Romans did? Watch to find out how!

This video explores five fun facts about celts.

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

Has it been difficult to be a cultural Catholic in the last 20 years? Can you be an Atheist and a cultural Catholic? What is the new Irish identity and are we going to see more unbelief in Ireland?<br/>
A History of Unbelief, Part 6

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...

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

How old is Atheism? What does Atheism look like in ancient Greece and Rome? Are there any examples of Greek Atheism?<br/>
A History of Unbelief, Part 1

Is Islam a religion of peace or of rampant militarism? Why is there a certain part of Islam that believes itself to be completely incompatible with western democracy? Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 3

This video is answering the question of was Julius Caesar a good military leader.

In this video we explore the amazing historical site of Petra in Jordan.

What can we learn about democracy in the ancient world? What was the dynamism like in Athens when it came to democracy?<br/>
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Michael Scott on Classical Connections, Part 7

Records of the first Olympic Games date back to Olympia, Greece in 776 B.C. — where a cook won the only event: a 192-meter race. The Roman Empire then conquered Greece in mid-2nd century B.C., and while the games continued every four...

What is known of this religion in China? What motivated Christian rulers in the west to send missionaries to China and why? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 5

This video explores five fun facts about the Romans

In this video we explore the ancient Colosseum and why it was built.