Roman Workshop – Marcus’s Journey
Travel back to the height of the Roman Empire and meet Marcus, a Roman centurion stationed at the Colosseum.
In this unique and immersive Roman workshop for primary schools, pupils enter the world of Ancient Rome and explore one of its most famous buildings. Through digital investigation, team challenges and live interaction with our AI Roman character, children discover how soldiers, gladiators, emperors and ordinary citizens lived.
But there is a serious problem inside the Colosseum.
The Emperor’s valuable ring has disappeared, and Marcus needs the children’s help to find it before the Emperor arrives.
Pupils must investigate the arena, examine Roman objects, question Marcus and uncover the evidence needed to solve the mystery.
And the most exciting part?
Your pupils can speak directly with Marcus and ask their own questions about Roman soldiers, gladiators, the Colosseum and life in the Roman Empire.
It is Roman history brought to life in a way children will never forget.
Overview
- Talk to our AI-powered Roman Centurion character
- Delivered to one class at a time
- "Pick & Mix" any AI topics across the day
- Up to 6 classes per day
- 45–60 minute sessions
- Delivered in school halls or large indoor spaces
During the session, pupils can speak with Marcus through our live AI-powered character experience.
They can ask questions such as:
- Why did you join the Roman army?
- What armour does a Roman soldier wear?
- What happened inside the Colosseum?
- Were all gladiators slaves?
- What weapons did gladiators use?
- What did Romans eat?
Marcus answers in real time, turning the workshop into a living history experience in which the children’s own questions help shape their learning.
Some answers will also reveal important clues about the Emperor’s missing ring.
What Will Your Students Do?
Meet the Emperor
Begin your adventure with a special audience. The Emperor welcomes the children to the Colosseum, but announces that his priceless ring has disappeared.
View the Colosseum
Use Xbox controllers to explore a Roman arena and investigate objects including shields, swords, gladiator helmets, animal cages and the Emperor’s viewing box.
Speak to Marcus
Question our AI Roman centurion in real time to learn about Roman soldiers, gladiators, weapons, entertainment and daily life.
Solve the Mystery
Work in teams to complete challenges, examine evidence and discover what happened to the Emperor’s missing ring.
Marcus’s Journey combines Roman history with storytelling, investigation, technology and collaborative problem-solving.
Pupils do more than listen to facts. They explore a Roman environment, examine evidence, discuss possible explanations and question a character who appears to have stepped directly out of the ancient world.
The workshop supports learning about:
- The Roman army and Roman soldiers
- Roman weapons and armour
- The Colosseum
- Gladiators and public entertainment
- Roman emperors and social hierarchy
- Everyday life in the Roman Empire
Why Schools Love Marcus's Journey
Ready to Bring the Romans Alive In Your School?
Give your pupils the opportunity to explore the Colosseum, question a Roman centurion and help Marcus solve the mystery of the Emperor’s missing ring.
Marcus’s Roman Journey is a memorable, hands-on way to inspire curiosity about one of history’s most powerful and fascinating civilisations.