S1E2: Pirates of Pompeii: Part 1 | Roman Mysteries

Horrible Histories: The Movie (2019)

When Roman lad Atti offends edgy Emperor Nero, he is drafted to fight in far-flung Britain, where local Celt lass Orla itches to join Bo...

The Roman Empire | Learning Zone

Bettany Hughes explains why the Romans were keen to invade Britain.

Mount Vesuvius erupts | Pompeii: The Mystery of the People Frozen in Time

An exploration of what happened when Mount Vesuvius first erupted in 79AD.

The Roman invasion | Learning Zone

The Romans seek to consolidate their control of the country, where some tribes accept them and others resent them.

What historians now believe happened at Pompeii | Pompeii: The Mystery of the People Frozen in Time

What historians now believe happened at Pompeii

S1E3: The Assassins of Rome: Part 1 | Roman Mysteries

Jonathan's birthday is marred by the arrival of uncle Simian. After upsetting his friends, Jonathan is tricked into goi...

The Evil Emperors' - Who's Bad? (Song) | Horrible Histories

These four Romans each have equal claim to the title of Evil Emperor, but who was really the baddest?

Women in Roman Britain | Learning Zone

Through looking at artefacts at the museum, such as a genuine letter, we can understand what Roman life was like.

A Roman Fort in Benwell | The Great British Dig: History in Your Garden

An archaeological team visits the remains of a Roman Fort in Benwell, Newcastle, preparing for a furt...

Bolshy Boudica (Song) | Horrible Histories

British warrior queen Boudica sings about her battles with the Romans.

Children in Roman Britain | Learning Zone

A look at how tough life was for the British Roman children and how their education was limited.

Digitised 3D Imaging of a Roman Barracks | The Great British Dig: History in Your Garden

From the discovery of a fragment of Roman roof tile in a local back garden, digitali...

Hobnails and Coins | The Great British Dig: History in Your Garden

In Newcastle, a team of archaeologists dig in local resident's back gardens, finding walls, hobnails, and ...

How Herculaneum differs from Pompeii | Pompeii: The Mystery of the People Frozen in Time

The different experiences of people in Herculaneum and in Pompeii when Mount Vesuviu...

Life in a Roman Barracks | The Great British Dig: History in Your Garden

Hugh Dennis visits Vindolander, a Roman Fort near Hadrian's Wall, to find out what life in a Roman b...

Marcus Licinius Crassus - Minted (Song) | Horrible Histories

No rich man could ever surpass roman 'geezer' Marcus Licinius Crassus, he was minted!

Public baths in Roman Britain | Learning Zone

How and why Roman baths were introduced to Britain and the variety of uses that they had.

Roman Britain | Learning Zone

The Romans bring towns to Britain, and also roads, forts, and Hadrian's Wall, to keep out the Picts.

Roman entertainment | Europe: A Natural History

An introduction to Roman forms of entertainment.

Roman Horse Tooth | The Great British Dig: History in Your Garden

In Newcastle's back gardens, a team of archaeologists dig for Roman artefacts, including a horse's tooth.