Research Guides: IDS 101: Rethinking the Classics: What to do with the Greeks and Romans?: Videos, Websites

Streaming Videos from the Academic Video Online Database

The Long Shadow, in Treasures of Ancient Greece
Video program showing how succeeding generations rediscovered and reinterpreted Greek art for themselves, finding in it inspiration for their own ambitions.
Who Were the Greeks?, Episode 1
Video program about Ancient Greeks from the Academic Video Online database.
Who Were the Greeks?, Episode 2
Video program about Ancient Greeks from the Academic Video Online database.
The First Barbarian War
Cimbirans invade Rome, 113 BC. Rome turns to General Marius, who will transform the Roman army and shake the Republic's political foundations to the core.
Spartacus
Roman generals Pompey and Crassus lead their soldiers into the lands surrounding Italy. Spartacus leads a Slave Rebellion 73-71 BC.
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar attempts to annex Gaul and build his reputation while the empire churns with civil war.
The Forest Of Death
The age of emperors begins with the reign of Emperor Caesar Augustus. The Roman Empire expands its reach and is faced with ferocious Germanic tribesmen.
Rebellion And Betrayal
Emperor Marcus Aurelius inherits the empire at its peak.
Constantine the Great
The civil wars of the 3rd century are finally ended by Emperor Diocletian, and young Constantine receives the training of a future leader.
The Barbarian General
By the end of the 4th century, Romans and barbarians live together uneasily. Emperor Theodosius enlists the Goths as mercenaries.
The Last Emperor
In the middle of the 5th century, as the Empire fights a losing battle against its formidable barbarian opponents, including Attila the Hun. Romulus becomes the last emperor of the Western Empire.

Videos

The Defeat of Hannibal (1937)
Call Number: HAT AV Video (DVD) PN1995.9.B55 D43 2001
A Mussolini-era war epic commissioned by Italy's fascist government, meant to invoke popular support by celebrating the exploits of Roman general Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus as he successfully battled the army of Hannibal.
Triumph of the Will (1934)
Call Number: MOH AV Video (DVD) DD253.28 1934 .T7 2001
This film, commissioned by Adolf Hitler to record the 1934 Nazi party rally in Nuremberg, is the "most powerful piece of propaganda ever produced".
Amphitryon aus den Wolken kommt das Glück (1935)
Call Number: MOH AV Video (DVD) PN1995.91.G4 A66 2005
Jupiter takes the shape of Amphitryon in order to enjoy the love of Amphitryon's wife, Alcmene. Based on the play by von Kleist, this was one of the most successful films of the 1930's. (In German, no subtitles. PAL format)
Olympia (1936)
Call Number: MOH AV Video (DVD) GV722 1936 .O4 2006
A documentary the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Leni Riefenstahl, who also made Triumph of the Will
The Spartans
Call Number: MOH AV Video (DVD) DF261.S8 S67 2003
Chronicles the rise and fall of the civilization of ancient Sparta, considering socio-economic, political and military aspects and influence on later Western culture.
The Great Empire Rome
Call Number: MOH AV Video (DVD) DG261 .J85 2005
Four part documentary hosted by Joe Mantegna. Disc 2. The Republic of Rome -- The Age of Emperors -- Building an Empire -- The Enduring Legacy.

IDS 101: Rethinking the Classics: What to do with the Greeks and Romans?

Webpages

Fascist Films of the Classical World

Streaming Videos from the Academic Video Online Database

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