The topics covered in these audio clips include the invasion of Britain, Julius Caesar, Roman gods and goddesses, Roman buildings, Roman roads, Boudicca and resistance to Roman rule, Roman food, Roman games and the legacy of the Romans in Britain. There is also a collection of songs about the Romans - called Rocking Romans! - which will help pupils to consolidate their learning.
Roman characters
Find out about a typical day in the lives of a Roman centurion, a slave and a Roman lady.
The Centurion. audio
We join a Roman centurion at night as he describes his work repairing Hadrian's Wall.
The Slave. audio
We join a British slave as she readies the home of her Roman master and mistress.
The Lady. audio
We join a young lady living in 1st Century Britain as she prepares for a party.
The life of Boudicca
The story of Boudicca's revolt against Roman rule is explored in three drama clips
1. Queen of the Iceni. audio
The story begins by exploring the reasons for Boudicca's revolt against Roman rule.
2. Boudicca's victories. audio
Boudicca leads the Iceni and the Trinovantes against the Roman forces at Camulodunum - modern-day Colchester - formerly the main city of the Trinovantes but now a Roman stronghold.
3. The final battle. audio
Suetonius address the Roman troops and Boudicca the Britons; then the two armies fight.
Roman sketches
Comic sketches exploring all aspects of the Roman invasion and settlement of Britain.
1. Romans, Britons and invasion. audio
A whistle-stop tour of the Roman invasion of AD43...including previous failed attempts.
2. Emperor Claudius invades. audio
After Julius Caesar's attempts at invasion the Britons were left in peace...until AD43.
3. Roman army and British resistance. audio
The themes include how the Roman army was organised and the tactics of both sides.
4. Roman army tactics. audio
The themes include Roman army battle formation, Boudicca's revolt and Hadrian's Wall.
5. How the Romans changed Britain. audio
The themes include Roman gods and goddesses and the growth of Roman towns and cities.
6. Roman roads and buildings. audio
The themes include Roman roads (very straight!) and Roman buildings in Britain.
7. How the Romans lived in Britain. audio
The themes include the use of slaves, Roman food and the art of Roman mosaics.
8. Roman language and customs. audio
The themes include the use of slaves, Roman food and the art of Roman mosaics.
9. Roman childhood. audio
Comic sketches exploring education, toys and the role of slaves.
10. Roman entertainment. audio
Comic sketches exploring themes including Roman theatre...and gladiators.
11. The Roman legacy: part 1 audio
Comic sketches on themes including physical remains - such as Roman ruins in Britain.
12. The Roman legacy: part 2. audio
Another comic sketch exploring the Roman legacy in modern day Britain. The themes include Roman place-names around Britain, for example towns ending in 'chester'; the Roman calendar and the Roman legal system.
Songs about Roman life from 'Rocking Romans!'
Eight song videos about Roman life from our musical Rocking Romans! that will help pupils to consolidate their learning.
Song 1 from the musical 'Rocking Romans!'
Song 2 from the musical 'Rocking Romans!'
Song 3 from the musical 'Rocking Romans!'
Song 4 from the musical 'Rocking Romans!'
Song 5 from the musical 'Rocking Romans!'
Song 6 from the musical 'Rocking Romans!'
Song 7 from the musical 'Rocking Romans!'
Song 8 from the musical 'Rocking Romans!'
