Investigating the Roman Empire

Rome: Empire, Power, People is a spectacular exhibition that takes students on a 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 100 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.  

In a pre or post exhibition visit workshop, students will dive more deeply into the Roman Empire. Using object-based learning, historical and critical thinking, and inquiry skills, students will further explore the features of the Roman Empire and what life was like for the people who lived within it.  

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.

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.