Empires / A&E Networks.

[Place of publication not identified] : A&E Networks, [2012]

New York, N.Y. : Distributed by Infobase, 2017.

©2012

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This documentary looks at the Roman Empire’s economic model, and how its vast network of roads and shipping lanes allowed goods and ideas to flow across three continents. Using concrete, an innovative material, Emperor Claudius built the Aqua Claudia to legitimize his rule and bring water to Rome. The city’s infrastructure and public services would become a blueprint for modern metropolises. After Jesus of Nazareth’s crucifixion, Paul and other followers spread his revolutionary message that would change world history. Christianity was illegal and those who refused to recant their beliefs were put to death at the Roman Games—illustrated by Perpetua’s martyrdom. However, its popularity spread and Constantine would become the first Christian Emperor.

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May 20, 2019

9 - 12, Academic/AP

Crucifixion (4:56); Managing Ancient Rome (2:39); Roman Aqueduct (3:07); Roman Blueprint (2:32); British Resistance (2:05); Roman Economic and Military Model (3:35); Roman Games (4:34); Silk Road (4:20); Spreading the Gospel (1:54); Paul's Message (2:33); Early Christianity (3:43); Perpetua's Martyrdom (3:05); Constantine's Conversion (3:55);

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