Journeys in the Roman Empire

Abstract

It was whilst putting together a piece of work on 'The Romans in South Gloucestershire' for primary school children that I was asked to review Journeys in the Roman Empire. So often one is left disappointed by the quality or content of a supposedly educational CD-ROM, even when those contributing should provide a high-class product. It is a rare beast that combines exceptional images with a high and enjoyable educational element and academic rigour. Thankfully, this CD-ROM is just such a product. Assembled under the auspices of the British Museum, Verulamium Museum and Channel Four Television, Journeys in the Roman Empire is a CD-ROM that could well prove invaluable to schools studying Rome as part of Key Stage II (8-11 year olds) of the National Curriculum. My delight in finding such a good piece of work was tempered by the knowledge that, in spite of my best efforts, any 'rival' would perhaps seem limited by comparison.

Keywords

• archaeology
• CD-ROM
• Journeys in the Roman Empire
• review
• educational