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Other

Rome Guide's Look at Circus Maximus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief history of the Circus Maximus and draws comparisons to similar venues of then and today. Also has pictures.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: The Origins of Archaeology

For Students 9th - 10th
An account which describes the work of Renaissance scholars to "reconstruct," ancient Rome and its architecture. A number of Renaissance manuscripts are shown. Click on "From collection to Reconstruction" (bottom of page) to go to next...
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Bluffton University

Bluffton University: Images of the Colosseum

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Bluffton College displays images of the Colosseum both exterior and interior.
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Curated OER

Bluffton University: Temple of Vesta

For Students 9th - 10th
Information and images concerning the Roman Temple of Vesta.
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Vroma Project

Baths Sources

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a source page for another web page about Roman baths, however this page provides several pictues of baths. Midway through are several photos of the Stabian Baths.
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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Forum Romanum: The Curia

For Students 9th - 10th
A good site that provides both a picture of and information about the Curia as it stood in Roman times.
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University of Chicago

Encyclopedia Romana: Forum Romanum

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia Romana provides an image and provides a brief history of the Roman Forum. Includes links to more Roman information.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Trier

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia, a publically-maintained wiki, offers information on the German city of Trier, including its well-preserved Roman buildings, city gate, and baths. There are images and external links, as well.
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PBS

Pbs.org: The Roman Empire in the First Century

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will learn about Roman architecture, technology, and medicine by becoming teachers for a day. Students will participate in a class discussion about Rome's contributions in these areas and then work in small groups to become...
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University of California

University of California Santa Barbara: What Is Roman Concrete?

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on how Roman concrete was produced and how this technique contributed to the architectural concepts of their buildings.
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Other

Computer Reconstruction: Hadrianic Baths at Leptis Magna

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents a computer-generated reconstruction of the Hadrianic Baths at Leptis Magna. The reconstruction is based on photos and writings. There is also an outline history of the baths and a detailed description of the computer...
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Other

History of Roman Architecture: Pantheon

For Students 9th - 10th
Find interesting facts about the Pantheon of ancient Rome.
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Other

Alnpete Limited: Hadrianic Baths

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a couple of pictures of Hadrianic Baths as well as some information on the baths.
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Other

The Riddle of Ancient Roman Concrete

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores the mystery of how the Roman's created a concrete that has withstood the attack of the elements for over 2,000 years. Interesting and thought provoking.
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Website
Other

Capitolium.org: Virtual Reconstruction How Rome Was

For Students 9th - 10th
A great site for a look at how Rome once looked, and also pictures of the ruins as they stand today. Two short films can also be accessed.
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Other

Leo Masuda: History of Roman Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
The Leo Masuda Architectonic Research pages offer a history of Roman architecture. Click on the pictures for lists of information on each example.
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Other

History of Roman Architecture: Temple of Fortuna Virilis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site by the Leo Masuda Architectonic Research Office provides an image and brief information regarding the Roman Temple of Fortuna Virilis.
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University at Buffalo

University of Buffalo: Pictures of Pompeii

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a photographical treasure trove of pictures of Pompeii. Several pictures of the forum baths at Pompeii are provided as well.
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Other

Sussex Archaeological Society: Living in the Roman Town

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explores what life was like for a Roman citizen in England. Gives a description of what types of buildings you might find in the Roman town such as an amphitheater and what types of jobs people would do in the Roman town. Examples might...
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Other

Romans in Sussex: Communications and Transport

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explores how the Romans built and used their roads, how they were able to travel using ships and also what writing instruments they used.
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Other

Romans in Sussex: How Romans Built Their Houses

For Students 3rd - 8th
Gives details on how the Romans built their homes in England. It explains how a villa might look, the materials used in the construction of the home, how they heated the house and more.
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Franco Cavazzi

Roman empire.net: Pictorial Tour of Roman Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a list of ancient sites in Italy, and throughout the Roman Empire. Click on the links to see pictures, excavation details, and brief descriptions.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Aqueduct

For Students 9th - 10th
Defines and examines the history of aqueducts which were a means to transport water from one place to another in early Roman civilizations.
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Other

The History of the Colosseum

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a detailed history on the origins, building and use of the Colosseum in Rome. Also has information on the architecture, games etc., a very complete explanation.