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Orosius - Great Defender of Christianity Against the Pagans
Paulus Orosius (usually given as Orosius, 5th century) was a Christian theologian and historian who was also a friend and protege of Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430). He is best known for his work Seven Books of History Against the Pagans...
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Caesar As Dictator: His Impact on the City of Rome
Gaius Julius Caesar (100-44 BCE) first assumed the role of dictator in 49 BCE, however, once he had secured his election as consul for the following year, he resigned after 11 days. After defeating Pompey at the Battle of Pharsalus in 48...
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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...
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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...
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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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Roman Empire
The Roman Empire, at its height (c. 117), was the most extensive political and social structure in western civilization. Building upon the foundation laid by the Roman Republic, the empire became the largest and most powerful political and...
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Sulla's March on Rome
In 88 BCE, Lucius Cornelius Sulla (138-78 BCE) marched on Rome and entered the city's sacred inner boundary, the pomerium, bearing arms. Breaking this taboo, he sought to gain political power and control of the army of the East that had been...
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A glimpse of teenage life in ancient Rome - Ray Laurence
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-glimpse-of-teenage-life-in-ancient-rome-ray-laurence Welcome to the world of Lucius Popidius Secundus, a 17-year old living in Rome in 73 AD. His life is a typical one of arranged marriages...
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A Tour through Ancient Rome in 320 C.E.
More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=VAgA6G75XsI
A project between Khan Academy and Rome Reborn - with Dr. Bernard Frischer
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Second Punic War
The Second Punic War (The Hannibalic War) was fought between Carthage and Rome between 218 and 201 BCE. The war involved confrontations in Spain, Italy, Sicily, Sardinia, and North Africa. Hannibal led the Carthaginians, one of the most gifted...