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World of Ancient Rome: The Forums of Rome

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Civilizations: Barbarian Threats

Civilizations: Barbarian Threats (4:13)

The Goths and Huns were considered barbarians by the Romans, and the Roman military was frequently engaging in skirmishes with these "savage" forces.

Civilizations: Battling the Enemy

Civilizations: Battling the Enemy (2:56)

The constant intrusion of nomadic peoples into the Roman Empire was one of the principle reasons behind Rome's fall.

Civilizations: A Jewish Uprising

Civilizations: A Jewish Uprising (2:47)

In 66 BC, Jewish rebels passionately resisted the Roman Empire's rule.

Civilizations: The First Punic War

Civilizations: The First Punic War (3:04)

The Carthage Empire was powerful, rivaled by no other on earth. But when Rome threatened to expand into Northern African land controlled by Carthage, war between the two empires ensued. The Romans claimed victory in the First Punic War in 241 BC.

Ancient Rome: Caesar Recalled to Rome

Ancient Rome: Caesar Recalled to Rome (1:29)

Recalled by the senate, Caesar marched his legions on Rome. Caesar defeated his chief rival, Pompey, but when Caesar was killed in 44 B.C., Rome was plunged into civil war.

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What the Ancients Knew: Cologne's Aqueducts

What the Ancients Knew: Cologne's Aqueducts (1:29)

The German city of Cologne was highly influenced by the Ancient Romans as evidenced by the aqueducts in the city. Learn more about the aqueducts on The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Advanced Roman Weaponry

What the Ancients Knew: Advanced Roman Weaponry (1:06)

The Ancient Romans had many advantages on the battlefield. Learn about some of their advanced weapons on The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Roman Bath Culture

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 Plumbing

What the Ancients Knew: Roman Plumbing (0:29)

Get a glance of the Roman plumbing system that ensured public health in the big city on The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Roads of Ancient Rome

What the Ancients Knew: Roads of Ancient Rome (1:02)

On The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew," see and learn about the construction and significance of the roads that were built by the Ancient Romans.

What the Ancients Knew: The Influential Ancient Romans

What the Ancients Knew: The Influential Ancient Romans (0:43)

Learn how the Ancient Romans have inspired civilizations throughout the centuries on The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Roman Engineering Tools

What the Ancients Knew: Roman Engineering Tools (1:45)

Romans used tools invented by others and improved them to fit their needs. Here's an example of one of their engineering tools -- the groma. Learn how the groma was used on The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Roman Mass Production

What the Ancients Knew: Roman Mass Production (1:17)

Ancient Rome had one of the first prototypes of industrialization. Learn more about mass production and the Roman water powered flour factory on The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Roman Bath

What the Ancients Knew: Roman Bath (1:55)

Host Jack Turner explores a replica of the great baths in Rome, which was designed with an innovative heating system. Learn more in this clip from The Science Channel's series, "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Roman Architecture

What the Ancients Knew: Roman Architecture (1:17)

Without architectural innovations such as the arch and the vault, there would be no Rome. Learn about the significance of the arch and vault on The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."