In this presentation, students will examine how Commodus transformed the Roman imperial office into a vehicle for personal spectacle, abandoning military campaigns and administrative duties in favour of theatrical performances that claimed divine status. They will analyse how his prioritisation of self-glorification over effective rule corrupted the administration, alienated the military, and triggered the political chaos that followed his assassination. It has 15 slides covering the topic.

A downloadable and printable 211-page student workbook for a unit on Colonial Australian history. Includes the following chapter topics: Australia before the arrival of Europeans Captain Cook Convicts and the First Fleet Beginnings of conflict First Nations resistance Tasmania Frontier Wars Reserves and Missions Australian Gold Rushes Eureka Stockade Squatters and selectors Ned Kelly Federation   It includes: Full reading sections Chapter comprehension questions Extracts and images of historical sources Source analysis and evaluation activities Paragraph question responses Key vocabulary lists Sufficient space for hand-written student answers Coloured illustrations and photos Links to additional website resources   Designed to be used in conjunction with other teaching resources if required, but can easily be a stand-alone resource for a unit of study.

In this presentation, students will examine the reign of Marcus Aurelius, who ruled the Roman Empire from AD 161 to 180 while managing the devastating Antonine Plague, wars against Germanic tribes along the Danube, and the personal application of Stoic philosophy to imperial decision-making. Students will also evaluate the consequences of his decision to appoint his son Commodus as successor, considering how this choice undermined the stability that Marcus had worked to maintain throughout his rule. It has 14 slides covering the topic.

In this presentation, students will examine the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117–138 CE), focusing on his controversial rise to power, his decision to abandon Trajan’s eastern conquests in favour of consolidation, and the construction of frontier defences such as the famous wall in northern Britain. Learners will also explore Hadrian’s architectural achievements, his promotion of Greek culture, the Bar Kokhba revolt in Judea, and the political tensions that followed him to the end of his life. It has 14 slides covering the topic.

In this presentation, students will examine the reign of the Roman emperor Trajan, focusing on his military campaigns in Dacia and against the Parthian Empire, his domestic welfare and building programmes, and his cooperative relationship with the Roman Senate. Learners will evaluate the evidence for Trajan’s reputation as the ‘Best Ruler’ of Rome and consider whether his achievements justify the title Optimus Princeps when compared with other prominent emperors such as Augustus and Marcus Aurelius. It has 15 slides covering the topic.

A downloadable and printable 248-page student workbook for a unit on the Second World War. It includes: Includes the following chapter topics: Causes of World War II The ‘Phoney War’ Fall of France in 1940 Battle of Britain North African Campaign Operation Barbarossa Attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 Fall of Singapore Pacific Sea Battles Kokoda Track Campaign Victory in Europe Victory in the Pacific The Holocaust Roles of women in WWII Each chapter contains: Full reading sections Chapter comprehension questions Extracts and images of historical sources Source analysis and evaluation activities Paragraph question responses Key vocabulary lists Student-friendly features: Sufficient space for hand-written student answers Coloured illustrations and photos Links to additional website resources It is designed to be used in conjunction with other teaching resources if required, but can easily be a stand-alone resource for a unit of study.

In this presentation, students will examine the funerary customs of ancient Rome, from the public display of the dead to the construction of grand tombs and necropolises. They will also explore the use of wax masks and the role of social status in determining the type of burial a Roman citizen received. It has 14 slides covering the topic.

In this presentation, students will examine the development of the ancient Roman legal system, from the Twelve Tables of 450 BCE through to the imperial reforms of Hadrian and Caracalla. They will also explore how Roman legal principles influenced the Corpus Juris Civilis, the Napoleonic Code, and modern civil law traditions across Europe and Latin America. It has 14 slides covering the topic.

In this presentation, students will examine the social and economic role of slavery in ancient Rome, exploring how enslaved people were obtained, the tasks they performed, and the conditions they faced under Roman law. They will also investigate how slaves could gain freedom through manumission and analyse the major slave revolts of the Servile Wars to understand the tensions that slavery created within Roman society. It has 15 slides covering the topic.

In this presentation, students will examine the eating and drinking habits of ancient Romans across different social classes, from the basic daily meals of the poor to the extravagant banquets of the elite. They will also explore how food production and trade connected to wider questions of social status and imperial power. It has 15 slides covering the topic.

In this presentation, students will examine the medical beliefs and diagnostic methods of ancient Rome, exploring how physicians drew on Greek and Egyptian knowledge and incorporated religious ritual into everyday treatment. They will also investigate the work of key Roman medical writers whose texts influenced how physicians across Europe understood and treated illness for centuries. It has 15 slides covering the topic.

In this presentation, students will examine the position of women in ancient Roman society, exploring how legal structures and social expectations defined their daily lives. They will investigate how women across different social classes found ways to exercise influence in domestic and public life, and assess the experiences of notable Roman women who made a significant impact on the Empire. It has 14 slides covering the topic.

In this presentation, students will examine the religious beliefs and ritual activities of Ancient Rome, exploring how the concepts of pietas and syncretism influenced Roman society. They will investigate the roles of priests and temples to understand why religion occupied such a central position in Roman public and private life. It has 16 slides covering the topic.

In this presentation, students will examine the rise and fall of Emperor Nero, exploring how his personal conduct and political decisions contributed to the collapse of his reign. They will also investigate the reliability of ancient historical sources by analysing competing accounts of events such as the Great Fire of Rome and the deaths of key figures around Nero. It has 15 slides covering the topic.

In this presentation, students will examine how Titus rose from military commander to Roman emperor, and explore the crises he faced during his short reign. They will also investigate how his personal response to disasters like the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the fire of Rome built his reputation as one of Rome’s most popular emperors. It has 15 slides covering the topic.

In this presentation, students will examine the causes of the Roman civil war of AD 68–69 and explore why the first three emperors each failed to hold power. They will also investigate how Vespasian’s military strength and political strategy allowed him to end the conflict and establish the Flavian dynasty. It has 15 slides covering the topic.

In this presentation, students will examine the causes, key military turning points, and final outcome of the First Punic War between Rome and Carthage. They will explore how Rome overcame its early naval disadvantage through innovation and persistence to defeat one of the most powerful states in the ancient Mediterranean world. It has 15 slides covering the topic.

In this presentation, students will examine the aftermath of the First Punic War and investigate how Carthage attempted to recover its power through the Barcid conquest of Iberia. They will also explore the rise of Hamilcar Barca, the Mercenary War, and the conditions that led to the outbreak of the Second Punic War. It has 15 slides covering the topic.

In this presentation, students will examine the military careers of Scipio Africanus and Hannibal, tracing how Scipio’s study of Carthaginian tactics gave Rome a clear advantage at the Battle of Zama in 202 BC. They will also explore the terms of the Treaty of Zama and consider how Rome’s victory ended Carthaginian power in the Mediterranean. It has 16 slides covering the topic.

In this presentation, students will examine Hannibal’s invasion of Italy in 218 BC and the tactics he used to defeat the Romans at Ticinus River and Trebia River. They will explore how the outcomes of these two battles affected Rome’s response to the Carthaginian threat. It has 15 slides covering the topic.

In this presentation, students will examine the life and reign of the Roman emperor Caligula, tracing how a promising start in power gave way to paranoia and political conflict. They will also explore the debate among ancient and modern historians over whether Caligula’s behaviour was the product of personal trauma or calculated political action. It has 15 slides covering the topic.