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ANCIENTS MONTH: Madonna NFL Half-Time Cleopatra Kicks Butt Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucdaEjd1Y4A ANCIENTS MONTH:  MADONNA??? Yes Madonna, silly. What are you looking at?  When we do ANCIENTS MONTH, we always like to examine how the ancient Romans and other things from GRECO-ROMAN times influence us today. Our staff, had this at the top of our list. A wonderful performance with lots of creative references...

Mark Antony: Lover of Cleopatra, Rival for an Empire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHC51v39EmM ANCIENTS MONTH: MARK ANTONY... No more needs to be said. It's a compelling story. The truth is better than the Hollywood adaptations, with the exception of LIZ TAYLOR in the 1960s remake of CLEOPATRA. Sit back and learn a lot from this informative video essay.  Ciao from MILANO411.com VIDEO: Courtesy of BIOgraphics. Ciao...

ANCIENTS MONTH: 8 Exceptionally Well Preserved Roman Buildings (Outside Italy)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCcvBCZOCC4 ANCIENTS MONTH: Roman sites outside of Italy. This is a great video to learn and make plans for when Europe opens up again to tourism. Have fun and be safe. Ciao from MILANO411.com VIDEO: Courtesy of The SPQR Historian (thanks). Please subscribe to their channel. Ciao...

ANCIENTS MONTH: What If You Lived in Ancient Rome?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA-m0IjYPn4 ANCIENTS MONTH: What was it like to live in ancient Rome? Watch this wonderful video essay and learn a lot. This is perfect to consume while you do cardio. Expand your mind with us.  Ciao from MILANO411.com VIDEO: Courtesy of IF. 

ROBERT GARLAND: A day in the life of a Roman Soldier?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5e7cl19Ha0 ANCIENTS MONTH: Come discover the wonders of ancient Rome and Greece with us. ROBERT GARLAND kicks butt with this wonderful lecture and animation. Expand your mind. Ciao... VIDEO: Courtesy of TEDed. ABOUT: Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded​ View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-day-in-t...​ The year is 15 CE, and the Roman Empire is prospering. Most of the...

Julius Caesar: A Roman Colossus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AguS_eVoVR4   ABOUT: A wonderful lecture on Julius Caesar. It covers his rise to power and background. We love these, because they give a lot of details.  This month is Ancients Month. Ciao from MILANO411.com.

ANCIENTS MONTH: Homosexuality in Ancient Rome

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hCNgxr4aDw In Ancient Rome, it was completely fine to be gay. In fact, it was encouraged and promoted through currency, perfume, and more. Although same sex relationships were allowed, there were still rules governing the interactions. Especially among men. The rules for women were more fluid, however; they were definitely...

ANCIENTS MONTH: Did the Romans attack ancient Ireland? (Hibernia – Part 2)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDCXKtm1l44 Dr. Raoul McLaughlin gives a wonderful lecture on attempts by the ancient Roman empire to invade Ireland. All attempts failing. Dr. Raoul McLaughlin discusses the role of the terrain, the culture, and the ancient Irish warriors skill on the field of battle, being impressive. Ancient Ireland's coasts looked a...

ANCIENTS MONTH: The Opposite Lifestyles Of Sparta And Athens

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99WJDLpgo3U&t=307s ANCIENTS MONTH: This is a wonderful video essay for the mind. Learn the differences between the two city-states, and those features can still be seen in comparing societies today. Athens was free, but not for all. Sounds familiar. Sparta was military loving and pro-family, but the women had to...

ANCIENTS MONTH: What did the Romans plan for Ireland? (Part 1)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yQHxdGsuw8 ANCIENTS MONTH: This month is St. Patrick's Day. But for those of a Classical Age mindset, what was Ireland in Roman Times? It was HIBERNIA. Love that name. According to sailors also known as "the forbidden island of darkness." Why??? According to The Romans, you couldn't see past the...