Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Constantine I
An essay on the life of Constantine, his relationship with Christianity, the founding of Constantinople, his death, and more.
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Alphabetical Imperial Index
This is an alphabetized, comprehensive list of Roman emperors and their families, each connected to a linked site.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Aelius Spartianus
Fordham University provdides this very detailed study of the life and leadership of Hadrian. It looks at his background, his reign, and his death.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Religion in Ancient Rome
This site, from the Internet Ancient History Sourcebook, provides a series of primary source documents on Rome's religious history. It includes prayers and hymns as well as writings from Cato, Cicero, Livy, and Plutarch.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Edicts of Toleration
This site contains information on two important religious edicts given by Roman emperors relating to Christianity and its role as a persecuted religion in ancient Rome.
University of Alberta
University of Alberta: Consuls of the Roman Republic
A comprehensive list in table form of the consuls of the Roman Republic along with an accompanying explanation.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Mediterranean Basin Chronology: The Battle of Adrianople
Background and description of the battle between the Visigoths and the Romans at Adrianople.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Emperor Diocletian
Article provides a description of the life and rule of the Emperor Diocletian.
Franco Cavazzi
Illustrated History of the Roman Empire: Home Page
This overview of the Roman Empire is organized by chapters, which include The Founding, The Kings, The Republic, Early Emperors, The Decline, The Collapse, Constantinople, Religion, Society, and The Army. Content includes several maps,...
PBS
Nova: Roman Baths
Great site from PBS on the Roman baths. Includes a very interesting section on what a day at the baths would include through an interactive map. Also has a game in which you construct a bath.
PBS
Pbs Nova: Secrets of Lost Empires
NOVA ferrets out long-forgotten secrets of architects and engineers of the early civilizations. Content focuses on the trebuchets of medieval Europe, the pharaoh's obelisks of ancient Egypt, the moai statues of Easter Island, the...
PBS
Pbs: The Roman Empire in the First Century
This PBS series companion for The Roman Empire: Ancient Voices, The Social Order, and Life in Roman Times features a text and visual narrative about life in first century Rome.
Other
Tour Italy: Agriculture in the Roman Empire
This site discusses the importance of agricultural products, particularly grain, as trade products of the Early Roman Empire.
Other
Maps of Ancient Rome
This ancient history site features maps of Rome from just the "seven hills" to the entire city plan with the areas labeled in Latin.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Roman Art: A Resource for Educators
This educational resource from the Metropolitan Museum of Art describes numerous pieces of Roman art with images and lesson plans included.
University of Calgary
U. Of Calgary: Territorial Expansion of the Roman World
Provides detailed description of the expansion of territory during the Early and Late Roman Republic and then Early and Late Roman Empire. Includes a variety of links to maps displaying the Roman conquests.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Mediterranean Basin Chronology: Theodosius the Great
Quick biography of the last Roman Emperor to rule a united Rome.
United Nations
Unesco: Historic Centre of Rome, Properties of Holy See
This World Heritage website looks at Rome's historic center and the Basilica of St. Paul's Outside the Walls. Found here are a description, maps, documentation, photos, videos, and any indicators of threats to their integrity.
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: Roman Republic
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson using primary resources in which students investigate how democratic the Roman Republic was. Includes downloads for student materials, teacher mateials, PowerPoint, and original sources.
Other
The Cosmic Mysteries of Mithra
This is an excerpt from a book dealing with the mystery cults that existed in ancient Rome, especially the cult of Mithra. Great information coupled with interesting pictures makes this site a must-visit.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide:republican Rome Struggle of the Orders
This site from The History Guide provides a comprehensive discussion on the struggle of the orders, the conflict between the plebeians and patricians of the early Roman Republic.
Columbia University
Columbia University: Ancient Architecture
Learn about ancient architecture and explore 360 degrees panoramas of buildings in Egypt, Greece, Portugal, Italy, and Sicily. Includes an interactive plan of a 3D reconstruction of the Parthenon, and features the project page for this...
University of Oregon
Mapping History: European History
Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in European history from Greek and Phoenician colonization up to the 20th century.
Franco Cavazzi
The Early Emperors: 'Augustus' Gaius Julius Octavius (63 Bc Ad 14)
This is a detailed and highly informative biography of Octavian, later known as Augustus.