• The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain, Julius Caesar, Power of the Roman army AD42, British resistance or impact of technology, culture and beliefs.
• Relive what it was like to bathe in Roman times with this unusual artefact.
• Scrapes cleansing oils off the skin after a hot bath. Based on an original found at The London Wall. M
• Enhance history lessons within the key stage 2 history curriculum with a hands-on experience using the TTS replica Roman baths strigil. This artefact helps children explore ancient Roman hygiene routines, fostering a deeper understanding of their significance. Made of pewter with a steel finish, its authentic design is based on an original strigil found at The London Wall.
• Incorporating this strigil into your Key Stage 2 history curriculum supports learning about the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain. Engaging in role-play activities, children can reenact Roman bathing rituals, making historical events more relatable and memorable.
The strigil also facilitates discussions on broader topics such as the power of the Roman army and British resistance. Examining this artefact allows children to infer daily Roman life and its influence on modern society, making history come alive.