School presentation
An introduction to ancient Rome and Roman city life
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Through an interactive presentation your students will explore the evidence that objects provide about key aspects of life in ancient Rome and explore the context in which they were created.
Themes include the founding of Rome, spread of the Roman Empire, leisure and entertainment, building materials, trade, religion and daily life.
Depending on group size, your students may be joined by students from other schools.
- Ages: 11–14 (KS3)
- This session may also be suitable for some Year 10 students starting their Classical Civilisation or Ancient History GCSE and students building their cultural knowledge and understanding of the ancient Greek or Roman world.
- Curriculum links: History, Classical Civilisation
- Maximum group size: 103
- Session time: 45 minutes
- This session takes place in the BP Lecture Theatre.
Session dates
July 2026
- Thursday 9 July at 11.00
- Thursday 9 July at 12.30
December 2026
- Thursday 3 December at 11.00
- Thursday 3 December at 12.30
