Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.

Julius Caesar. One of the greatest military generals in history, he conquered most of Europe, for Rome. He was once kidnapped by pirates, invaded the land of the Britons, had a love affair with Cleopatra, and started a bloody civil war that effectively ended the Roman Republic and started the age of the Emperors. In this episode, you will learn about his family and his many military campaigns. Why he laid siege to Rome itself. The ensuing civil war and how and why he was assassinated.

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The Rise of the Roman Empire:

Episode 1 – Introduction to the Roman Empire

Episode 2 – The Roman Conquest and Expansion

Episode 3 – Romans and the Economy

Episode 4 – Inventions of Transportation

Episode 5 – Architecture and Engineering

Episode 6 – Life as a Roman

Episode 7 – The Arts and the Romans

Episode 8 – Julius Caesar

Episode 9 – Latin Literature and the shaping of modern-day English

Episode 10 – The Legacy of the Romans