Video: World of Ancient Rome (753 B.C.E. - 476 C.E.)

Summary:

Description: Through live-action footage from the city of Rome and Roman provincial towns in Britain and from archival material, students learn about the once all-powerful Rome and its Empire and the many contributions that Rome made to modern civilization. Students learn about Rome's humble beginning in 753 B.C., its forms of government, the Pax Romana, and the division of the Empire and fall of Rome in 476 A.D. Roman architecture, religion, entertainment, engineering, Hardrian's Wall, slavery, and the relationship between Christianity and Rome are probed to provide student with extensive knowledge of this enlightening period in history. © 1994 United Learning Grades: 6-8             

Segments:

Welcome to Ancient Rome (01:33)
The Birth of Rome (01:51)
The Roman Conquests (01:07)
The Imperial Government (01:37)
The Roman Religion (02:38)
The Forums of Rome (00:44)
Hadrian's Wall (02:55)
Roman Splendor (01:36)
Roman Amusements (02:04)
Slavery (00:54)
Christianity (00:57)
Division and Collapse of the Roman Empire (01:11)
The Legacy of Ancient Rome (00:43)