Ancient Rome Knowledge Cards. A testament to humanity’s potential and its frailties, ancient Rome has become a metaphor for both unparalleled dominion and fallen greatness. This deck of Knowledge Cards examines Rome’s intriguing history, from its rise to regional hegemony as a monarchy to its eventual collapse as an unwieldy bipartite empire, by way of forty-eight antiquities from the British Museum.

One side of each card features a color photograph of a Roman artwork or artifact; a concise essay on a related topic appears on the other side. Notable rulers (including Caesar, Nero, and Constantine), outlying provinces (Britannia, Judaea), popular deities and religious practices (both native and imported), technological feats (from innovative horseshoes to architectural marvels like the Colosseum), and favorite Roman pastimes (such as gladiatorial games, chariot races, and public bathing) are among the subjects discussed in this engaging look at one of the world’s first superpowers.

With 48 fact-filled cards per package, Knowledge Cards are a great source of condensed information - all in a deck the size of a pack of playing cards

Card size: 3 ¼ x 4"