Title:
Roman Empire: From Augustus to the Fall of Rome - Season 1. [hoopla TV program].
Publication Date:
2019
Publication Information:
[United States] : The Great Courses, 2019.
Made available through hoopla
Physical Description:
1 online resource (24 video files (approximately 774 min.)) : sd., col.
Abstract:
Trace the history of the Roman Empire from its foundation to its Golden Age in the 2nd century C.E. through ever-worsening crises and its ultimate disintegration. Taught by acclaimed Professor Gregory S. Aldrete, these 24 captivating episodes offer you the chance to experience the story of ancient Rome like never before, incorporating the latest historical research, perspectives, and insights.
Performers:
Gregory S. Aldrete.
Contents:
Episode 1 Dawn of the Roman Empire Episode 2 Augustus, the First Emperor Episode 3 Tiberius and Caligula Episode 4 Claudius and Nero Episode 5 The Flavian Emperors and Roman Bath Culture Episode 6 The Five Good Emperors Episode 7 Hazards of Life in Ancient Rome: The Five Fs Episode 8 Roman Art and Architecture Episode 9 Roman Literature Episode 10 The Ordinary Roman Speaks: Graffiti Episode 11 Final Words: Burial and Tombstone Epitaphs Episode 12 From Commodus to Caracalla Episode 13 The Crisis of the 3rd Century Episode 14 Diocletian and Late 3rd-Century Reforms Episode 15 Early Christianity and the Rise of Constantine Episode 16 Constantine and His Successors Episode 17 Gladiators and Beast Hunts Episode 18 Chariot Racing, Spectacles, and Theater Episode 19 The Roman Army Episode 20 Barbarians Overwhelm the Western Empire Episode 21 The Byzantine Empire Episode 22 When and Why Did the Roman Empire Fall? Episode 23 Late Antiquity: A New Historical Era Episode 24 Echoes of Rome.
Technical Details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
English
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Audience:
Rated TVPG.