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Website 1
Watch a video introduction to the Romans.
Website 2
Discover more about Roman history, the army and everyday life and see museum artifacts.
Website 3
Find out what life was like in the Roman army. (NB Video content may not be available where you are due to BBC copyright restrictions.)
Website 4
Explore a reconstruction of a Roman fort that once stood in Wales.
Website 5
Discover the Romans, find out about Roman soldiers, build a Roman fort or learn some Latin. (Scroll down for the activities.)
Website 6
Take a video tour of the Roman Forum today and find out about the city in ancient times.
Website 7
Explore a virtual reconstruction of a Roman villa.
Website 8
Meet a Roman teenager and find out more about everyday life.
Website 9
Watch a video clip about four Roman sisters and what life was like for Roman women.
Website 10
Quick facts about ancient Rome.
Website 11
Watch a clip about a Roman mosaic of a woman with an interesting hairstyle.
Website 12
Read more about mosaics then build your own.
Website 13
Find out how to put on a toga.
Website 14
See lots of Roman objects, including pots, coins, jewellery and glass vases.
Website 15
Watch a video clip about different types of gladiators.
Website 16
Dress a gladiator for a fight.
Website 17
Examine a plaque showing chariot racing in ancient Rome.
Website 18
Watch a clip about the explosion of Mount Vesuvius and how the remains of Pompeii were preserved.
Website 19
See amazing wall paintings of gardens in a house in Pompeii.
Website 20
View objects and wall paintings discovered in Pompeii.
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Megan studied English at university and then went on to write books for Usborne. She’s now teaching English to children in a secondary school, where Usborne books make a regular appearance!
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