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Title Roman City Modules                             CC
Number/Length 3/varied  (priced as15-minute programs)
Subject/Grade Level History, Architecture/5-12
Producer Unicorn Projects, Inc
Date Produced 1994
Support Material Teacher Guide (available from PBS Video, 1-800-344-3337)
  
 
  • Description 
    This series, hosted by David Macaulay and based on his book, shows the connections between Roman cities of 2,000 years ago and today’s towns.  Documentary and animated sequences dramatize Rome’s system of government, political intrigue, and innovative engineering, construction, and technology achievements.
   
   
  • Episodes 
    1. “Module I: People and Society” examines the Roman system of government, commerce, and cultural assimilation throughout the empire. (16:00)
     
    2. “Module II: The Built Environment” explores the genius of Roman engineering and technology used to plan and construct cities. (21:00)

     
    3. “Module III: Daily Life” reveals the daily routine and quality of life of the diverse population that lived and worked in a Roman city. (21:00)
    
 
 

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