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More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=bhE7cHE4wF0 Roman, Head of Augustus, c. 27-25 BCE, bronze and glass, 46.2 cm high x 26.5 cm wide x 29.4 cm deep, (British Museum, London) Speakers: Pippa...

More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=kiMNT18c4Ko Ara Pacis Augustae (Altar of Augustan Peace), 13-9 B.C.E. Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris & Dr. Steven Zucker On Smarthistory...

Marco Polo’s travels (1271–1295) represent one of the most famous European journeys into Asia during the late Middle Ages. Setting out from Venice with his father Niccolò and uncle Maffeo, Polo crossed through...

The rapid expansion of the Mongol Empire in the early 13th century represents one of the most dramatic episodes of conquest in world history. Under...

The Julio-Claudian dynasty (27 BCE–68 CE) oversaw the establishment and consolidation of the Roman Empire following the political crises and civil wars that...

This coin of Caracalla, struck in 215 CE, was engraved with Christian graffiti by one of its owners. A Christian symbol (the chi-rho) was scratched just behind the bust, and the word PAX ("PEACE") can also be seen. Copper ally...

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...

There were many famous women in Rome’s history from the early Kingdom of Rome through the Roman Republic but among the best known are those of the Roman Empire and, among these, the women of the...

Wall builder, emperor and stylish beard wearer, here’s 5 facts on the famous Roman, Hadrian For more historical facts and features, visit http://www.historyanswers.co.uk/ Or purchase the latest issue of the magazine...

Marcus Aurelius (r. 161 to 180 CE) was a Roman emperor best known as the last of the Five Good Emperors of Rome (following Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, and Antoninus Pius) and as the author of the...