Category: 06. Ancient Rome

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25. Women in Ancient Rome

First Century Women Hellenic and Latin Influences on Western Views of Women – An article explaining that in order to understand attitudes toward women in today’s society, we must review the history of the Greco-Roman society on which Western civilization was founded. NA Ancient Roman Women – This site examines the prejudices facing Roman women [...]

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26. Economy in Ancient Rome

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27. Education in Ancient Rome

Ancient Roman Education – Description of the goals and typical school in ancient Rome. Daily Life, Ancient Rome – Overview of Roman culture for the young reader. Describes daily life in ancient Rome, covering topics such as school, families, and life in the country. NA

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28. Famous Romans

New Testament Roman Emperors – Brief biographical sketches of Emperors during New Testament times. Roman Byzantine People – Biographies of: The Emperor Constantine, Helena, The Empress Eudocia, and The Emperor Justinian. Emperors, Leaders, Famous Romans – Includes details about: Justinian, Constantine, Hadrian, Trajan, Augustus, Valens, Commodus, Elagabalus, Nero, Caligula, Caesar, Scipio Africanus, Marius, Pompey, Hannibal, [...]

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29. Food in Ancient Rome

What Did the Romans Eat? – A sensible site explaining that ancient Romans ate good food, and most of the time, it was simple. Includes recipes adapted from various sources. Social Position and Food in the Roman Empire – An overview of ancient Roman eating patterns as determined by social position. NA Roman Meals: Come [...]

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30. The Gladiators and Colosseum

The Gladiators and Colosseum Links Who Were the Gladiators? – Gladiator – Article explaining that a gladiator was a trained warrior who fought bloody battles to entertain the ancient Romans. A-to-Z History is brought to you by DiscoverySchool.com, and powered by World Book Online. The Colosseum – The Colosseum, or Flavian Amphitheatre, is one of [...]

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31. Language of Ancient Rome

Latin Language – An Encarta Encyclopedia article. NA Latin Word Lists from About.com – Over a dozen word lists, including body parts, poisonous plants, geography, and many more. NA

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32. Laws in Ancient Rome

Legal Status in the Roman World – Article that explains the customs and laws associated with marriage in ancient Rome. NA Roman Law Resources – This site provides information on ancient-Roman law sources and literature, the teaching of ancient-Roman law, and the persons who engage in the study of ancient-Roman law, from the University of [...]

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33. Literature in Ancient Rome

Latin Literature – An Encarta Encyclopedia article. NA Roman Literature – An annotated list of links to samples of ancient-Roman literature and poetry. NA Literary Resources – Resources for Greek and Latin Classics from the Library of Congress. Latin Literature – MSN Encarta highlights the development of literature, dominant in the time of ancient Rome [...]

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34. Medicine in Ancient Rome

Ancient Medicine – Read essays on the history of medicine in ancient Rome and Greece. Includes links to resources on the history of medicine. NA Medicine of Ancient Rome – Excellent overview of medicine and surgery in ancient Rome. NA Discover Magazine Lead Poisoning in the Roman Empire – An article that relates recent archaeological [...]

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35. Military in Ancient Rome

The Roman Army – Extensive resource on the origins of the military in ancient Rome, including the formation of the phalanx, and Roman army camps. The Roman Army – Primary School site with brief descriptions of military life in ancient Rome. Includes illustrations of weapons, uniforms, and forts. NA Virtual Legion Online History – Animated [...]

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36. Money in Ancient Rome

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37. Philosophy in Ancient Rome

Roman Philosophy – An annotated list of links to several sites on this topic. Roman Philosophy – Brief overview from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.

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38. Religion in Ancient Rome

Romulus and Remus Myth Religion in Ancient Rome Links Religion in Ancient Rome – A good overview which includes: “Religious Practices,” “Religious Festivals,” and “Family Religious Practices.” Hellenistic/Roman Religion & Philosophy by James Tabor – An overview of Hellenistic/Roman religion and philosophy by the author of The Jewish Roman World of Jesus. Pagan Shrines and [...]

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Paul in Rome

History>Ancient Rome> Paul Paul in Rome – Preview of a  four session video series for youth groups. Paul’s Ministry from Daily Bible Study. Paul in Rome: Facing Limitations – Acts 27:1 – 28:21 Paul: The Emissary(1997) DVD Movie available from Netflix. Garry Cooper stars in this dramatic biopic about the apostle Paul, the New Testament’s [...]