The Rise of the Roman Empire

In this workshop students dive more deeply into the demise of the Republic and rise of the Roman Empire. Using historical sources, objects and critical thinking, students explore the causes and consequences of the fall of the Republic and the significance of figures like Octavian / Augustus.

Students will have also explore the spectacular Rome: Empire, Power, People exhibition as they journey through the Roman world. From its divine origins to the rise of powerful dynasties, from legendary military conquests to the intricacies of public and private life, the grandeur of Roman civilization emerges in all its complexity.  

Including over 150 artefacts from Museo Nationale Romano and National Archeological Museum of Florence, immersive environments and multimedia, this is a not to be missed exhibition for history students of all ages.    

Students will experience

• Deeper insight into the birth and rise of the Roman Empire.
• Immersive environments and reconstructions of the Roman Empire.
• Spectacular artefacts and objects from leading Italian museums.
• Handle replica artefacts and use historical sources.

Students will learn

• How the Roman Empire was formed and expanded. 
• Causes and consequences of the Roman Empire.
• About the lives of everyday people in Rome during the Roman Empire.
• The role, power and influence of significant figures including Emperors.
• To interpret and analyse material evidence.
• To evaluate sources for use as evidence.
• About different perspectives and interpretations and how these may have changed over time.
• To ask and use historical questions. 

Students will be provided

• An education booklet to further support their visit to Rome: Empire, Power, People.

Students will need

• Please bring a pencil 

Other key information

• This is a 90-minute excursion which includes a 30-minute workshop and 60-minute self-guided visit to the exhibition.