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European History and Tradition: Rome's Great Empire

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The Roman Empire ruled over the Mediterranean basin and beyond, exporting the Roman language, culture and technological innovations as they went.
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The Caves of Rome

The Caves of Rome (2:33)

Archaeologists explore the caves of Rome.

The American Revolution: The Roman Republic

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.

The American Revolution: Democratic Athens

The American Revolution: Democratic Athens (1:07)

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

Living in the Roman Empire: Christianity

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

Christianity began in the Roman empire.

Living in the Roman Empire: Temples

Living in the Roman Empire: Temples (0:43)

Roman priests and priestesses tended the temples of the gods and made animal sacrifices to them.

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Augustus' Ancient Home Uncovered

Augustus' Ancient Home Uncovered (1:44)

Although it was discovered almost 60 years ago, Roman Emperor Augustus' home has only recently been opened for public viewing. Watch this video to see inside the ancient building, and get a glimpse of the psyche of one of history's most famous... More »

Assignment Discovery: Roman Colosseum

Assignment Discovery: Roman Colosseum (3:02)

On the Discovery Channel series "Assignment Discovery," we learn about gladiators. Gladiators were slaves who fought to the death in the Roman Colosseum as sport for thousands of spectators.

Assignment Discovery: Mount Vesuvius Destroys Pompeii

Assignment Discovery: Mount Vesuvius Destroys Pompeii (1:48)

In 79 AD the ancient Roman town of Pompeii was buried during an eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Learn more about Pompeii on Discovery Channel's "Assignment Discovery."

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."

Into the Unknown: Ephesus

Into the Unknown: Ephesus (1:30)

On Discovery Channel's series "Into the Unknown" we explore the city of Ephesus. This city was the gateway into Asia Minor and was the home of great gladitor battles.

Into the Unknown: El Djem

Into the Unknown: El Djem (1:51)

On Discovery Channel's series "Into the Unknown" we learn about the amphitheater at El Djem, which represents the rise and fall of the gladiator games. This was the third largest arena in the Roman Empire.

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.