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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...
Curated Video
Roman Architecture
This video identifies architectural techniques used by ancient Romans.
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...
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The Roman Colosseum: Let the Games Begin!
Explore the Roman Colosseum, an architectural marvel and a hub for thrilling spectacles in ancient Rome. Learn about gladiator battles, the seating arrangements, and the Colosseum's complex underground systems that brought the arena to...
Curated Video
Roman Construction: The Arch, Vault, Dome, and Concrete
“Roman Construction: The Arch, Vault, Dome, and Concrete” will explain how the Romans advanced in construction to undertake massive building projects.
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Legacy of Roman Language: Influence on Modern Languages and Expressions
Explore the enduring impact of the ancient Roman Empire on language, from the evolution of Latin into Romance languages to the pervasive influence of Latin prefixes and roots in English. Discover how Roman numerals, phrases, and literary...
Crash Course
Don't Reanimate Corpses! Frankenstein Part 1: Crash Course Literature 205
In which John Green teaches you about Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein. Sure, you know Frankenstein the cultural phenomenon, but how much do you know about the novel that started it all? You'll learn about the Romantic movement in...
Cerebellum
Ancient Rome - Romes Decline
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...
Curated Video
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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Italy, Rome - The Roman Forum
For centuries the Forum was the center of day-to-day life in Rome: the site of triumphal processions and elections; the venue for public speeches, criminal trials, and gladiatorial matches; and the nucleus of commercial affairs. Here...
Curated Video
British English Vs American English Spelling
Let's explore the differences between British English vs American English spelling. I will explore the rules and show a number of examples.
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Communicating Change: Strategies for Effective Implementation in a Business Environment
The video discusses the importance of effective communication when implementing strategic change within a business. The speaker highlights potential pitfalls that can occur when poorly communicating strategic change to lower levels of...
Weird History
How The Roman Colosseum Was Built
One of the world's most notable feats of architecture is the Colosseum in Rome. Opened in 80 CE by Emperor Titus, this massive structure existed solely to entertain the masses with gladiator fights, animal skirmishes, and, at some point,...
Curated Video
8+ IELTS Vocabulary for Hopes and Dreams
Today you’ll learn 8+ vocabulary for speaking and writing about hopes and dreams on your IELTS Exam. [ This is a likely function you will have to express on the IELTS Speaking Exam, and you could also use these words in your Task 2...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Economists Incentivize Conformity Over Quality
Economists tend to incentivize conformity over quality, but could pressure from outside groups change that? INET sits down with Carlo D’Ippoliti, Associate Professor of Economics at Sapienza University of Rome, to talk about pluralism in...
Curated Video
Introduction to Multiplication using Arrays
This video lesson teaches students how to solve multiplication problems by creating arrays. It explains the concept of multiplication as repeated addition and shows how to represent multiplication using tally marks.
The Wall Street Journal
WSJ Pro Cybersecurity Survey Results
David Breg and Leslie Acebo from WSJ Pro present the findings and analysis of their 2022 survey of cybersecurity professionals, which looked at topics including talent, third-party risk and incident response readiness.
Catalyst University
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Healthcare Triage
More Bad Nutrition Studies: Red Meat and Cancer
The old chestnut that eating red meat leads to cancer is back! A study last week claimed that eating red meat increased cancer risks by up to 28 percent! This sounds scary, but this study has a lot of problems.
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Science Kids: Coolest and Scariest Dinosaurs
Learn all about giant creatures that roamed the earth long before humans, dinosaurs! Understand the differences between velociraptors, protoceratops, the mighty T-rex and more! How did they live? What did they eat? And why did they go...
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Preparing Soluble Salts Using Insoluble Reactants
In this video, the presenter explains how to prepare soluble salts using insoluble reactants. They use the example of zinc oxide as the insoluble base and demonstrate the steps involved in reacting it with an acid to produce zinc...
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Italy, Oplontis (Poppaea) Roman Villa
The Villa of Poppaea was first discovered in the eighteenth century during the construction of the Sarno Canal which cut through the central hall of the villa. Between 1839 and 1840 explorations of the site were undertaken by Bourbon...
Amor Sciendi
The School of Athens II: The Force of Roman Architecture
Part two of the series on Raphael's The School of Athens, located inside the Vatican Museum in Vatican City. We examine the forces required to hold the arches in place, and look at how this enhances the composition.
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Imagine Ancient Rome: Exploring History Through Virtual Reality
Experience the wonders of Ancient Rome like never before at the Imagine Ancient Rome exhibition at the Roman Forum. Using cutting-edge computer technology, visitors can step back in time and explore reconstructed landmark buildings,...