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Ancient Rome - Videos

The Roman Empire, led by rulers such as Julius Caesar, Augustus Caesar, Caligula and Nero, was a vast and powerful domain that gave rise to the culture, laws, technologies and institutions that continue to define Western civilization.

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History Lists: Ancient Empire Builders

Get an overview of the ancient leaders who oversaw the expansion and growth of civilizations around the world.

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2:53 minTV-14

Aqueducts

Rome delivered fresh water to its people by building massive aqueducts that are still an engineering marvel today.

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3:18 minTV-PG

The Visigoths Sack Rome

in 410 A.D. Alaric and the Visigoths sack Rome after years of holding the city under siege.

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4:09 minTV-PG

Ancient Plumbing

See how civilizations throughout history have designed and managed their plumbing and waste disposal systems.

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3:41 minTV-PG

Ancient Pleasure Palaces

Ancient rulers built luxurious private residences that rival modern-day mansions.

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3:22 minTV-PG

Hannibal Crosses the Alps

A surprising innovation may have helped the Carthaginians cross the snow-covered terrain of the Alps.

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2:21 minTV-Y

Games in the Colosseum

The Roman Coliseum was an engineering marvel designed to seat close to 75,000 people.

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Coroner’s Report: Pompeii

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. obliterated the Roman city of Pompeii, burying it under tons of volcanic ash. While many of its resident fled to safety, what happened to those who dared to stay behind?

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This Day In History: 04/21/753 BC – Rome Founded

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