Build Like a Roman: A Hands-On STEM Workshop for Kids

At TrovaTrails, we’re always exploring new ways to make history land through active, hands-on learning.

This pilot workshop at Explora Children’s Museum is part of that journey — bringing together history and STEM in a way children can truly experience.

How did the Romans build a vast, complex city — without electricity or modern machines?

In this session, children step into the role of Roman engineers, tackling playful challenges and simple experiments to understand the ideas behind the ancient world.

They’ll test how pulleys lift heavy loads, discover why arches are so strong, and see how Roman builders solved problems with creativity and skill.

It’s designed to be active, engaging, and rooted in curiosity — not lectures, but learning by doing.

What to expect

• Hands-on STEM activities inspired by Roman engineering

• Build, test, and experiment like a Roman engineer

• A playful, story-led approach to learning

Who’s leading it

Led by educator Serena Seibel, CLAIM Project, alongside TrovaTrails

Details

• Location: Explora Children’s Museum, Rome

• Date & time: May 24 at 16:00

• Language: English

• Places: Limited - book early to secure a place

This is a first step in testing how hands-on, story-led learning can deepen children’s connection to history — and we’re excited to see where it leads.

Book your spot: trovatrails@gmail.com