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Zenobia
Definition by Joshua J. Mark

Zenobia

Zenobia (b. c. 240 CE, death date unknown) was the queen of the Palmyrene Empire who challenged the authority of Rome during the latter part of the period of Roman history known as The Crisis of the Third Century (235-284 CE also known as...
Clothing and Fashion in Ancient Rome
Video by Kelly Macquire

Clothing and Fashion in Ancient Rome

In this video, we explore the fascinating world of clothing in ancient Rome. From the basic tunica to the formal toga, we'll take a look at what people wore and how they used clothing to indicate social status and occupation. We'll also delve...
Caesar As Dictator: His Impact on the City of Rome
Article by Donald L. Wasson

Caesar As Dictator: His Impact on the City of Rome

Gaius Julius Caesar (100-44 BCE) first assumed the role of dictator in 49 BCE, however, once he had secured his election as consul for the following year, he resigned after 11 days. After defeating Pompey at the Battle of Pharsalus in 48...
The Legacy of Ancient Rome
Video by Ancient History Encyclopedia

The Legacy of Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome, both from the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire developed aspects of technology, architecture, government, art, law, military and religious organizations, and language and leisure activities that are still utilized in the...
Orosius
Definition by Joshua J. Mark

Orosius - Great Defender of Christianity Against the Pagans

Paulus Orosius (usually given as Orosius, 5th century) was a Christian theologian and historian who was also a friend and protege of Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430). He is best known for his work Seven Books of History Against the Pagans...
A glimpse of teenage life in ancient Rome - Ray Laurence
Video by TED-Ed

A glimpse of teenage life in ancient Rome - Ray Laurence

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-glimpse-of-teenage-life-in-ancient-rome-ray-laurence Welcome to the world of Lucius Popidius Secundus, a 17-year old living in Rome in 73 AD. His life is a typical one of arranged marriages...
Sulla's March on Rome
Article by Donald L. Wasson

Sulla's March on Rome

In 88 BCE, Lucius Cornelius Sulla (138-78 BCE) marched on Rome and entered the city's sacred inner boundary, the pomerium, bearing arms. Breaking this taboo, he sought to gain political power and control of the army of the East that had been...
A Tour through Ancient Rome in 320 C.E.
Video by Smarthistory

A Tour through Ancient Rome in 320 C.E.

More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=VAgA6G75XsI A project between Khan Academy and Rome Reborn - with Dr. Bernard Frischer
Imperial Rostra - Ancient Rome Live
Video by American Institute for Roman Culture

Imperial Rostra - Ancient Rome Live

The imperial rostra was created by Julius Caesar and expanded by Augustus. It the speaker's platform in the forum, originally a curved wall portion of the round Comitium, decoded with bronze ship rams after a naval victory in 338 BCE. Augustus...
Tiber Island - Ancient Rome Live (AIRC)
Video by American Institute for Roman Culture

Tiber Island - Ancient Rome Live (AIRC)

The Tiber Island is almost 300 X 70 meters, which the Romans referred to as “inter duos pontes” between the two bridges. It seems most of its mass is owed to the formation of a sandbar, historically added to by the Romans, as an easier way...
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