The Road to Ancient Rome

This magnificent program provides a look at the emperors and politics, art and architecture, philosophy and popular culture of ancient Rome. Through the use of lively images and historical artwork, this set reveals life in Rome through the eyes of the ancient Romans. Part One is entitled A History of Ancient Rome: The Republic, and it traces Roman history from Romulus to the fall of the Republic, with a look at such figures as Julius Caesar, Pompey, Mark Antony, and Augustus. Part Two, From the Roman Empire to the Renaissance, examines the magnificent legacy of this era that included the calendar, the legal system, and the Latin language. The DVD includes two printable teacher guides featuring reproducible handouts, activities, exercises, vocabulary words, and other related materials. 42 minutes. Grades 5-12.