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Time and date conventions

a sundialHow did our modern months and days of the week get their names? How did the Romans tell the time without watches? Explore all these questions and more.

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The Roman army

 roman army soldiers Explore the ruthlessly efficient engine behind Rome’s massive empire. Then build your own onager (trebuchet) to defeat the enemy.

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The Bath curse tablets

a romano british curse tabletDiscover everyday Romano-British troubles by reading some heartfelt curses discovered in the Roman baths at Bath. Then make your own curse (or blessing) tablet.

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Roman food

olive oil, olives and breadWhat did the Romans eat? What ingredients did they have and how did they cook them? Create your own original Roman recipes

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Animals in the ancient world

a Roman wall painting of a crocodileAnimals fill many roles in modern life, but what did they mean to Romans? Students are encouraged to reflect on modern animals, think about ancient ones, and then make their own animal votive figure.

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The Bloomberg Tablets

A Roman wax tablet discovered in the Bloomberg excavationsOver four sessions, learn to decode cursive writing and use historical evidence to make deductions about the inhabitants of 1st Century Londinium.

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