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Discovery Reveals Lost Tomb of Christ (1:53)

Watch this video about the new documentary called the "Lost Tomb of Christ". Titanic director James Cameron and a team of filmmakers unveil what they believe may be the coffin Jesus was buried in.

The American Revolution: Democratic Athens (1:07)

The United States' government borrowed ideals from democratic rule in ancient Athens, Greece.

The American Revolution: The Roman Republic (0:53)

The Unites States' Constitution borrowed the concept of a three-tiered, representative government from the ancient Roman Republic.

Living in the Roman Empire: Emperors as Gods (0:16)

In the ancient Roman Empire, emperors were revered as gods.

Living in the Roman Empire: Christianity (0:23)

Christianity began in the Roman empire.

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What the Ancients Knew: Roman Bath Culture (2:25)

Learn about the importance of Roman bath houses and the bath culture on The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Roman Trade (2:43)

Learn the importance of trading in Ancient Roman society on the Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

Civilizations in Conflict: The Roman Empire (2:24)

When Rome fell, Western Europe entered the Dark Ages, while eastern Europe became the Byzantine Empire.

Civilizations: A Christian Ruler (3:36)

Constantine was the first Christian ruler of the Roman Empire.

Civilizations: Christianity and Chaos (3:05)

The rise of Christianity posed a serious problem for Rome, as many of its citizens stopped believing in the old ways and joined the growing cult of Christianity.

Civilizations: An Ailing Society (4:02)

The essential Roman culture and system of beliefs became so watered down through the constant influx of slaves and migrants that, when combined with the constant invasions of "barbaric" forces, the entire empire eventually fell apart.