60 Second Histories
Roman weapons - the pilum
This short video describes a legionary's spear and how it was used and recycled
60 Second Histories
Roman priestess
A Roman priestess describes her life, serving in the temple of Vestal. She explains how long she has served there and the duties she is expected to carry out
60 Second Histories
A Roman legionary's helmet
A legionary describes a galea, an Imperial Gallic helmet, showing where its strength lies and how it protected the Roman soldiers.
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
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
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
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...
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.
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.
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
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Hands pound a rock against hardened clay to release a piece of gold hidden inside.
Hands pound a rock against hardened clay to release a piece of gold hidden inside.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: A Tour Through Ancient Rome in 320 c.e.
A 3D tour through a reconstruction of ancient Rome in the year 320 C.E., guided by Dr. Bernard Frischer, professor emeritus at the University of Virginia. Constantine the Great was Emperor in that year, and it was at the peak of Rome's...
Bernard Frischer
Hi Tech Romans
A promotional video for a museum exhibition on the advanced technology of the ancient Romans. It looks at their buildings, statues, and infrastructure. [6:15]