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What Zinc Means for Megalodon’s Extinction | SciShow News
This week in the journal Nature Communications, scientists report a way to use fossilized shark teeth to figure out where different shark species, including megalodon, stood in the web of life. And last week in the journal Scientific...
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Kind Of Entertainment Happened At The Colosseum?
This video is answering the question of what kind of entertainment happened at the Colosseum.
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I WONDER - What Did Ancient Romans Eat?
This video is answering the question of what did ancient Romans eat.
Wonderscape
Roman Engineering: Aqueducts, Bridges, and Roads
Explore the innovative engineering of ancient Rome, from the revolutionary use of arches in bridge construction to the sophisticated aqueduct system that supplied water to cities. Discover how Roman roads, built over 2,000 years ago,...
Wonderscape
Roman Architecture: Innovations and Influence
Discover the ingenuity of ancient Roman architecture, from the use of arches and vaults to the groundbreaking application of concrete. Explore iconic structures like the Pantheon and Colosseum, and see how Roman design principles...
Wonderscape
Roman Art: Influence and Legacy
Explore the rich history of Roman art, from its origins in the ancient empire to its enduring impact on contemporary culture. Discover the craftsmanship of Roman sculptors, the beauty of frescoes, and the intricate mosaic art that...
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The Colosseum: A Glimpse into Ancient Rome
Explore the fascinating history of the iconic Colosseum in Rome through this engaging video transcript. Discover how the ancient Romans gathered to watch gladiators battle in this grand Amphitheatre built by Emperor Vespasian. Uncover...
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High Five Facts - Ancient Roman Religion
This video explores five fun facts about ancient Roman religion.
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I WONDER - Why Did The Romans Make Sacrifices To The Gods?
This video is answering the question of why did the Romans make sacrifices to The Gods.
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High Five Facts - Renewable Energy
This video explores five fun facts about renewable energy.
Weird History
What Roman Parties Were Really Like
Contrary to popular belief, Rome was not all crazy sex parties. In fact, ancient Roman parties were pretty tame by today’s standards. Most of the time, it consisted of noble families getting together, eating elaborate food dishes, and...
Weird History
Weirdest Foods From Ancient Rome
The people of ancient Rome may have lived thousands of years ago, but their diets were anything but old-fashioned. In fact, they chowed down on many foods we would shudder to even consider consuming today. The rich and famous, ranging...
60 Second Histories
Which Roman gods are which?
This brief video explores some of the gods worshiped by the Romans, like Jupiter, king of the gods and Mars the god of war and explains that people made sacrifices to the gods
60 Second Histories
Builders and engineers in the Roman Empire
A Roman legionary describes the amazing construction projects undertaken by Roman builders such as the Coliseum and the Cloaca Maxima and includes the concrete they made and the fabulous arches
60 Second Histories
Living in a Roman town
This short video explores what the streets of Rome looked like, what kind of buildings there were such as the forum and basilica and why there were so many takeaways.
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A Roman legionary's equipment
This short video describes the personal belongings, equipment, food and water the legionaries had to carry when they conquered new lands
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Five Facts - Renewable Energy
This video explores five fun facts about Renewable Energy.
60 Second Histories
A Roman slave woman
This video shows what life can be like for a slave woman, it shows a Celt who had been captured in England and taken to Rome to serve as a slave
60 Second Histories
Roman baths
A Roman legionary describes a Roman bathhouse and the various rooms and facilities available such as the palaestra or gym and the caldarium and frigidarium.
60 Second Histories
Roman weapons - the gladius
A legionary describes the gladius; one of the most famous swords from history, at over 50cm long Roman legionaries were well trained in using them.
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Gladiators
This short video describes the different types of gladiator such as the retiarius and the murmillo together with the different weapons and helmets they wore; it even mentions the female gladiators that fought
Jabzy
Jesus' Hand Gestures - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Jesus' Hand Gestures
60 Second Histories
Roman weapons - the shield
A legionary explains what a scutum is, and explains how it was made of wood, reinforced for strength and decorated with the emblem of their legion.
60 Second Histories
Roman armour - lorica hamata
A legionary describes the armour called lorica hamata, also known as chainmail, explaining how it was lightweight and gave the legionaries protection whilst still being able to move easily