114K views · 4.3K reactions | Roman ruins can be found in a huge geographical area. At its peak, the Roman Empire spanned Europe and parts of Northern Africa and the Middle East. That means Roman ruins can be found in a huge geographical area. Historian Boris Dreyer explores the ruins of an amphitheatre in Austria to understand what it says about Rome and its empire at the time. Watch Colosseum: Rise & Fall on Sundays at 8pm on National Geographic UK. | National Geographic UK | Facebook

Aimee Williams from Chedworth Roman Villa explores the role of the ornatrix in the era of ancient Rome, and how trends would have spread throughout the empire. You can watch the full video on ancient Roman beauty tips, filmed on location at Chedworth Roman Villa in Gloucestershire, now in the care of the National Trust, on our YouTube channel. Search for 'HistoryExtra'. 📸 by Getty Images | HistoryExtra