06. Ancient Rome
1. Geography of Rome
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 certain province [...]
2. The Founding of Rome
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 [...]
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3. The Etruscan Dynasty
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.
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4. The Roman Republic
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 Imperial Period [...]
5. The Punic Wars
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 Kidspast.com
The First Punic War [...]
6. Julius Caesar
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 was the [...]
7. Julius Caesar: The Play
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 historical [...]
8. Antony & Octavian (Augustus)
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 naval [...]
9. Roman Empire
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 middle school [...]
10. The Jewish Revolts
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 the second [...]
11. Barbarian Invasions
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 Centuries – Map depicts [...]
12. Constantine
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
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13. The Birth of Christianity
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, Yale University.
The [...]
14. The Fall of the Roman Empire
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 Gibbon’s Decline and [...]
15. Science in Ancient Rome
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 the development and [...]
16. Agriculture in Ancient Rome
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 Web – Provides [...]
17. Architecture in Ancient Rome
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 – Provides links [...]
18. Art in Ancient Rome
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: Antiquities [...]
19. Calendars in Ancient Rome
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
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21. Clothing in Ancient Rome
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, jewelry, and more.
Ancient [...]
23. Daily Life in Ancient Rome
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.”
BBC Roman [...]
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