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Mad emperors, brutal entertainments and lascivious lifestyles. These are the familiar images of ancient Rome, but what was it really like?Overview: Roman Britain, 43 - 410 AD by Dr Neil Faulkner

Inside Romans

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A sacrificial Roman blade holds the key to an ancient and bloody conspiracy. Who has the blade, and can the killers be stopped?

Rome and its Empire

Rome's Pivotal EmperorsImage from Rome's Pivotal EmperorsSix emperors who profoundly and fundamentally shaped the empire's structure and direction. By Pat Southern.

Rome's Greatest Enemies GalleryImage from Rome's Greatest Enemies GalleryRome faced many skilful and determined adversaries. Meet six of the most fearsome. By Dr Peter Heather

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Roman Britain

Battlefield Academy: Romans vs Ancient BritonsImage from Battlefield Academy: Romans vs Ancient BritonsTake the role of a Celtic chieftain and defend your hill fort from the Romans. One of four missions to hone your strategic military skills.

Housesteads FortImage from Housesteads FortTake a 3D virtual tour around a reconstruction of Housesteads Fort, part of Hadrian's Wall.

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Belief

Roman Religion GalleryImage from Roman Religion GalleryEnter the fascinating world of Roman beliefs, from emperor worship to the exotic imported cults of the East.

Christianity and the Roman EmpireImage from Christianity and the Roman EmpireA small, often brutally persecuted cult rose to become the dominant religion of the West. How did it happen? By Dr Sophie Lunn-Rockliffe

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Life in Ancient Rome

Death in RomeImage from Death in RomeA blood-spattered Roman trader lies dead. You have until dawn to gather the evidence and identify the culprit.

Social Pecking Order in the Roman WorldImage from Social Pecking Order in the Roman WorldIn the cutthroat world of Roman society, how did you attain and display your status? By Dr Valerie Hope.

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Gladiators

Gladiator: Dressed to Kill GameImage from Gladiator: Dressed to Kill GamePrepare a gladiator for battle. Your choice of weapons and armour will be the difference between victory and death.

The Colosseum: Building the Arena of DeathImage from The Colosseum: Building the Arena of DeathExplore the sophisticated technology and planning that lay behind one of Rome's greatest architectural achievements.

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Pompeii

Work and Play in Everyday Pompeii GalleryImage from Work and Play in Everyday Pompeii GalleryThe volcanic eruption that buried Pompeii in AD 79 was a terrible tragedy, but it has preserved wonderful insights into ancient Roman life. By Dr Joanne Berry.

Pompeii Art and Architecture GalleryImage from Pompeii Art and Architecture GalleryThe frescoes, mosaics and buildings of Pompeii are an unparalleled record of the art and architecture of the time. By Dr Joanne Berry.

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