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An Ancient City Beneath Rome: Visiting The Catacombs of Priscilla
Article by Kim Martins

An Ancient City Beneath Rome: Visiting The Catacombs of Priscilla

Any visitor to Rome will want to see and explore the popular historical and cultural sites - the Colosseum, the Forum, the Trevi Fountain and, of course, the Vatican. But a large part of the city's ancient history actually lies underground...
Government & Society in Ancient Rome
Quiz by Marion Wadowski

Government & Society in Ancient Rome

Roman Government society Consul Praetor Aedile Quaestor Censor Plebeians Patricians Equites Freedmen SPQR Tribal Assembly Centuriate Assembly The Senate The Tribune
Religions in Ancient Rome
Quiz by Marion Wadowski

Religions in Ancient Rome

Roman religion Animistic/Animism Anthropomorphic/ Anthropomorphism Antithetical Henotheism Integration Martyrdom Monotheism Mythology Pacifism Paganism Polytheism Ritual Subversive Temple
An Introduction to the Punic Wars - Ancient Rome vs. Carthage
Video by Kelly Macquire

An Introduction to the Punic Wars - Ancient Rome vs. Carthage

Did you know that Carthage lost the Punic Wars primarily by not supporting its troops? This video is all about the Punic Wars between Carthage and Rome and how the Carthaginians were defeated, mainly, by their refusal to support their generals...
Ten Fun Facts About Ancient Rome that you Need to Know!
Video by Kelly Macquire

Ten Fun Facts About Ancient Rome that you Need to Know!

Ancient Roman culture affected vast numbers of people across the known world of its time, beginning with the rise of the Roman Republic (509-27 BCE) and throughout the duration of the Roman Empire (27 BCE - c. 476 CE in the West and 1453...
History of Slavery in Ancient Rome
Video by Kelly Macquire

History of Slavery in Ancient Rome

Did you know that 1 in 5 people were slaves during the Roman Empire? This video is all about the widespread institution of slavery in ancient Rome. Slavery was a widespread institution in ancient Rome with 1 in 5 people serving as slaves...
How much do you really know about Ancient Rome? - Stephanie Honchell Smith
Video by TED-Ed

How much do you really know about Ancient Rome? - Stephanie Honchell Smith

Explore 4 common misconceptions about Ancient Rome, and find out what living in this time period was actually like. – Minerva, the esteemed Roman goddess of reason, wisdom, handicrafts, and war, is judging a contest: duo vera et mendacium...
Growing Old in Ancient Greece & Rome
Article by Arienne King

Growing Old in Ancient Greece & Rome

Although life expectancy was lower in ancient Greece and Rome, many people survived into old age. Those who reached old age tended to accumulate wealth and political power. However, the societies of the ancient Mediterranean were also often...
Clothing and Fashion in Ancient Rome
Video by Kelly Macquire

Clothing and Fashion in Ancient Rome

In this video, we explore the fascinating world of clothing in ancient Rome. From the basic tunica to the formal toga, we'll take a look at what people wore and how they used clothing to indicate social status and occupation. We'll also delve...
The Legacy of Ancient Rome
Video by Ancient History Encyclopedia

The Legacy of Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome, both from the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire developed aspects of technology, architecture, government, art, law, military and religious organizations, and language and leisure activities that are still utilized in the...
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