Ancient Rome

Senior Secondary Students

This program is ideal for Unit 1: Topic 1: “Digging up the Past” in the 2025 QLD Ancient History syllabus v1.1.

Focused on archaeology, this program allows students to:

• Explore the museum’s collection of primary and secondary sources from the Roman world.
• Participate in a simulated archaeological excavation, applying techniques that mirror real-world methods for uncovering and interpreting historical evidence.
• Record and Interpret findings to develop an understanding of the significance of archaeological sites in studying the Ancient World.
• This program supports curriculum requirements by helping students devise historical questions, engage with methods of artifact authentication, and explore issues such as the ethical treatment and ownership of cultural artifacts.

Cost: $15.95 per student | Minimum: 20 students | Maximum: 30 students (Contact us for options with larger groups)

Junior Secondary Students

This program offers an exciting blend of activities that explore both Roman archaeology and military history, aligning with the Australian History Curriculum.

Program Highlights:

• Arms and Armour in the Museum:
  Handle replica Roman armour and weapons to understand continuity and change in military systems, linking to curriculum goals on exploring significant beliefs, values, and practices of the Romans with a focus on military and defense systems. (ACDSEH039)
• Archaeological Investigation:
  Excavate a Roman site using archaeological techniques, then record and interpret findings to uncover insights into Roman everyday life, warfare, and funerary customs. This activity addresses curriculum objectives by having students analyze historical evidence and discuss the impact of contacts and conflicts between societies, including the expansion of trade, the rise of the Roman Empire, and the spread of religious beliefs. (ACDSEH040)

Cost: $15.95 per student | Minimum: 20 students | Maximum: 60 students

This program encourages students to critically evaluate sources, understand ethical issues in archaeology, and gain a nuanced understanding of the past through hands-on learning.

Program Duration:
The ideal program time is 10 am to 2 pm (4 hours, including breaks). Customization is available to meet your group’s specific needs.