The Romans
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Who were the Romans? Why did they come to Britain and how did they change the lives of the people living here? You can use our resources to explore what happened when in Roman Britain, create some mosaic art and build your own Roman villa. You don't even need your own slaves to do it!
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Meet the Romans
This simple introduction to the Romans and how they changed Britain will set the scene before you make your mosaic or villa.
Make a model Roman villa
Build a Roman Villa at home complete with a pond, courtyard and even under-floor heating!
Make a Roman mosaic
Use these simple instructions to make a marvellous Roman-style mosaic.
Roman timeline
Follow the fascinating history of Romans in Britain from their first invasion to the end of Roman rule.
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