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5000 Years of Magnificent Wonders: Ancient Rome

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I really enjoyed this DVD and bought it to show to my 6th grade classroom. They found it interesting and exciting. Nothing too gory and nothing racy (it is Rome, after all!). The kids weren't bored and I was pleased that it had good, up to date footage and accurate and interesting facts. Well worth purchasing!

BOUGHT THIS AS PART OF MY RESEARCH ON ROME BEFORE VISITING LAST YEAR. IT WAS VERY INFORMATIVE!

5000 Years of Magnificent Wonders : Ancient Rome is a wonderful DVD on Rome. The main feature of the DVD is about the architectural and engineering wonders of Rome, like the Coliseum, their Baths, roads, and so on.
The many extras, such as Fearful Facts and Inside Ancient Rome can be found from other DVDs. But unless you have a huge DVD library on Rome and Roman history this is really what you want to pick up. Covers a little bit of everything Roman. Warning - it really does focus on Rome, the city.
104 minutes, with good special effects and graphics, even children could watch it without getting too upset.
If you liked this, but want to get more into the history and details of the Roman Republic and Empire, I would also suggest Rome - Power & Glory or I, Caesar - The Rise & Fall of the Roman Empire.