Video: The Legacy of the Roman Empire

Summary:

Description: Learn about the empire that ruled much of the known world in its time. Segments trace Rome’s growth, downfall, and legacy. This program includes one feature segment and three short segments. © 2004 Discovery Channel School Grades: 6-8     

Segments:

The Rise of Ancient Rome (08:47)
The Roman Republic Grows (02:08)
Julius Caesar Becomes Dictator of Rome (02:07)
Assassination of Julius Caesar Leads to the Roman Empire (02:07)
Pax Romana (02:24)
Letters from the Front (26:45)
Rome Invades the British Isles (01:45)
Vindolanda: A Roman Garrison in England (01:23)
Battle at Mons Graupius (04:08)
Artifacts from Vindolanda (02:36)
Roman Writing on Wood at Vindolanda (02:43)
Life at the Front (04:10)
Families and Weapons at the Front (03:19)
The Britains Strike Back (04:10)
Hadrian's Wall (01:37)
Ancient Rome's Decline (07:29)
Imperial Rome: Luxury, Poverty, and Power Struggles (03:02)
Division of the Roman Empire (01:19)
Germanic Tribes Overwhelm the Roman Empire (01:48)
Inside Byzantium (07:20)
The Byzantine Empire Combines Cultures (01:57)
The Byzantine Empire Influences Russia (01:20)
Decline of the Byzantine Empire (03:11)