Video: Ancient Rome - Prosperity and Decline

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They came, they saw, they conquered; they rose and they fell; they created the world's first superpower, then ended as captives of illiterate barbarians. The ancient Romans changed the face of the world. Uncover the warning signs of decay while following the Romans' road to ruin. © 2004 Discovery Channel School
Grades: 6-8       

Segments:

Games of Ancient Rome (06:23)
Violent Games of the Roman Empire (03:53)
Beyond the Games: What It Meant to Be Roman (02:30)
Rome: A Favorable Location (02:04)
Slavery in Ancient Rome (04:16)
Rome Conquers and Enslaves Many (02:16)
Slaves Drive Rome's Economy (02:00)
Rome: The Movement of Goods and People (05:28)
Rome:Citizens Displaced to the Cities (01:14)
Luxuries Imported to Rome (01:58)
Rome: Exporter of Influence (02:17)
Rome: Inventor of the City (01:46)
The Roman Games (02:53)
Technological Advances in Ancient Rome (06:01)
Roman Roads Spread Culture (02:41)
Roman Advances in Technology (03:19)
Slavery in Ancient Rome (04:24)
Roman Empire: Slaves as Enemies (02:04)
Roman Empire: Slaves Revolt Against Masters (02:19)
Roman Prosperity (08:05)
Rome: Wealth and Growth (01:40)
Roman Empire:Peace and Order (03:38)
Roman Empire:Last Great Celebration (02:47)