Geography of Rome Links The Roman Empire at its Greatest Extent – Description: Clicking anywhere on this map will give you a more detailed look at that portion of the Roman Empire; the map is divided into nine roughly equal segments. Map of the Roman Empire – Description: By clicking within the borders of a [...]
PBS: The Roman Empire in the First Century – Meet the Emperors of Rome, read the words of poets and philosophers, learn about life in the 1st Century AD, then try your skills in our ‘Emperor of Rome’ game!” You’ll find the role-playing game listed under Special Features. The final outcome varies based both on [...]
Rome – The Etruscans – Description: Details the emergence of the Etruscans on the Italian peninsula, and their influence on the native populations of Rome in 800 B.C.
The Roman Republican Constitution – This article explains how the Roman form of government roughly parallels the modern American division of executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Ancient Roman History – This site explains that ancient-Roman history is usually divided into three main periods: before the rise of Rome, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire. [...]
The Punic Wars – The seventh chapter of the learning module, “Rome”; this chapter narrates the history of the three conflicts between Rome and Carthage which left Rome in control of the Carthaginian Empire. The First Punic War – From the History for Kids Site. Punic Wars – A great article on Punic Wars from [...]
Great Caesar Timeline – A list of twenty major events in Caesar’s life, fromAbout.com. Gaius Julius Caesar – Links on this site include information about Caesar the Roman,and Caesar, the subject of drama. May You Live in Interesting Times – Description: An account of Caesar’s political life and a challenge to the claim that he [...]
Julius Caesar Summary and Study Assistant – A study guide created by a 10th-grade Literature class at Sprayberry High School. Select an act, which will take you to scene-by-scene summaries and commentaries. Introduction to The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare – This is a brief introduction to Julius Caesar. It concentrates mainly on [...]
Octavian (Caesar Augustus) Becomes Ruler of Rome – This site is a slide-show presentation by a world-history teacher from Williston Senior High School. Also see The Birth of the Roman Empire, and The Triumvirate to get a good chronological overview of events during this period. NA The Battle of Actium – An account of the [...]
Roman History and Government – Description: Article from SPQR Online (a premier Web resource concerning ancient Rome) explaining Rome’s history and leadership through its three political stages. BBC For Schools: The Romans – Although designed as a companion to the BBC television series “The Romans in Britain,” there is plenty here for any elementary or [...]
Masada at the time of the revolt Jewish Revolts (66-70 A.D. & 132-135 A.D.) – Article explaining both revolts against Rome. First Jewish Revolt – Why did the Jews revolt against Rome? Who won? History for kids provides a short, illustrative story about the First Jewish Revolt. Jewish Bar Kochba Revolt – Description: Article explaining [...]
Early Germanic States – Description: Online reference book for Medieval Studies. The Development of Christian Society in Early England – Description: Britannia Internet Magazine article. Barbarian Invasions – Map – Description: Color map depicting the migratory expansion of the barbarian Goths, Huns, and Vandals into the Roman Empire. Barbarian Invasions of the 5th and 6th [...]
Constantine the Great – Encarta article. Legitimization Under Constantine – Article from the site “From Jesus to Christ.” The Emperor Constantine and Jerusalem – Article from the Jerusalem Mosaic site. Constantine the Great (A.D. ca. 285-A.D. 337) – Article from the site RomanEmpire.net. Christianity, A New State Religion – Article from Kidspast.com
The Birth of Christianity – Concise article about Christianity’s beginnings. Christian Origins and the New Testament – by James Tabor. An overview of Christian origins and the New Testament, by the author of The Jewish Roman World of Jesus. The Collision With Paganism – by Wayne A. Meeks. Article by Woolsey Professor of Biblical Studies, [...]
Rome’s Decline and Christianity’s Ascent – Chapter 24 from Antiquity Online, “Rome and Christianity from A.D. 200 to 306.” Temple of Serapis – Destruction of Paganism – An excerpt from The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon. A description of the destruction of the temple of Serapis. The “Best of” Edward [...]
Agricultural Machinery of Rome – Essay examining the various types of agricultural machinery used in ancient Rome and Greece. Offers blueprints and technical drawings. Roman Technology: Electronic Passport – Studies the development of Roman engineering technology and its use in the empire’s many great public building projects. Ancient Roman Technology – Directory of articles on [...]
Inside Architecture Roman and Romanesque – Read an overview of ancient Roman architecture, as well as an introduction to Romanesque architecture, which began around A.D. 1000. NA Roman Architecture Digital Archive – Find seven thumbnail images of various examples of Roman architecture found in France. Enlargements are very high quality. Roman Architecture Architecture on the [...]
Inside Architecture Roman and Romanesque – Read an overview of ancient Roman architecture, as well as an introduction to Romanesque architecture, which began around A.D. 1000. Roman Architecture Digital Archive – Find seven thumbnail images of various examples of Roman architecture found in France. Enlargements are very high quality. Roman Architecture Architecture on the Web [...]
The Detroit Institute of Arts site – Detroit Institute of Arts: Permanent Collection of ancient art of Rome. NA Looking at Art of Ancient Greece and Rome – An Online Exhibition. ArtsEdNet’s exclusive presentation of selected works from the J. Paul Getty Museum. This virtual exhibition draws from art objects that appear in Beyond Beauty: [...]
Early Roman Calendars – Chronicles the development of the Roman calendar from the writings of Ovid and Plutarch. Examines the origins of each month’s name. NA Roman Calendar – An example of an ancient Roman calendar, with an explanation of symbols and uses. Includes a historical background, including archaeological information, and a bibliography. NA
Ancient Roman Clothing (women) – Pictures of women in various dress. Ancient Roman Clothing (men) – Pictures of men in various dress. Smith’s Dictionary: Articles on Clothing & Adornment – This index page collects the articles in Smith’s Dictionary on clothing, shoes, cosmetics, hairstyles, etc. NA Ancient Roman Accessories – Pictures of shoes, helmets, wigs, [...]
Ancient Rome Daily Life – Article from SPQR Online (a premier Web resource concerning ancient Rome). Includes several links to related topics such as: Fashions, ceremonies, society, entertainment, and diet. NA Roma: Culture – This site includes several links to informative articles such as: “Family House,” “Education,” “Clothes,” “Food,” “Games,” and “A day in Rome.” [...]
