Curated OER
East Meets West: Rome
Students examine the development of Rome. Using maps, they locate and describe the rise of the Roman Republic. They analyze the government and its significance. They discover the influence of Julius Caesar and trace he migration of...
Curated OER
Roman Society: Stoicism and Civic Duty
Learners examine the causes and effects of the expansion of the Roman Empire. They identify the early strengths and the lasting contributions of the Empire itself. Using maps, they locate its geographic borders at the height of the...
Curated OER
Caesar II
Students create virtual Roman Empire by playing Caesar II CD-ROM game to support class reading of Julius Caesar.
Curated OER
Symbols on Coins: U.S. Coins Evolved from Ancient Times
Learners explore the evolution of coins, and create their own coin, using the various features that have been carried over into modern times.
Curated OER
The Artistic Process
Pupils experiment with and compare different types of natural resources and tools used by artists in ancient Rome. They describe changes in natural resources that result from human use of tools.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Caesar: The African Wars
The African Wars in Caesar's own words -- translated, of course. This is a full text English version of Caesar's account of the African Wars.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Caesar: The Alexandrian Wars
The full text English translation of Caesar's "Alexandrian Wars."
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Marcus Cocceius Nerva
This article about the first of the Five Good Emperors looks at the reign of Nerva who brought about positive change after a period of chaos.
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome
This site details the life of this wandering emperor. Does a nice job of balancing the good and the questionable information about him. Includes a possible list of places he visited on his extensive travels, as well as his emphasis on...
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.
Vroma Project
Juvenal's Satire 3: Rome, the Savage City
An excellent source for this text, this site has a side-by-side translation into English accompanying the Latin. This site also includes hyperlinks to various subjects in the English to help understand the writing. An invaluable...
Vroma Project
V Roma: Roman Baths and Bathing
This site describes in detail the activities in ancient Roman baths. This resource was created by Barbara F. McManus of The College of New Rochelle.
University of Pennsylvania
Corinth Computer Project: Roman Colony of Corinth
An absolutely great site to include in your study of the Roman occupation of Greece. Lots of information on the current Corinth Excavations being done. Be sure to access the Quick Time movie of the forum in Corinth as it is today.
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.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Ancient Rome
Learn about the art of ancient Rome in this historical overview and image gallery of Roman art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
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: Claudius
This site contains an interesting account of the life of Claudius. Includes quotes from ancient and modern historians, as well as a scathing description of his second wife, Agrippina.
PBS
Pbs: The Roman Empire in the First Century
Discover Rome during the first century in this brilliant and detailed website Included is a timeline and description of the emperors, an explanation of social roles, and a wonderful description of life in Roman times including family,...
Other
Roman Baths Home Page: Roman Baths
Learn about the Roman baths here. This site not only contains an abundance of pictures, but videos as well.
Other
University of Exeter: Comparative Chronology of Money: Ancient Times/present Day
A timeline of coinage history in Ancient Rome and how debasement helped lead to the downfall of the Roman Empire.
Web Gallery of Art
Web Gallery of Art: Michelangelo Buonarroti
Lengthy biography detailing Michelangelo's life, his works, his achievements, and his influence on other artists. Links to his works including the Sistine Chapel.
Other
Ray Stedman: From Guilt to Glory: Studies in Romans
This site, which includes 39 expository messages on Romans, will enrich your understanding of this important letter from the Apostle Paul to the Christians in Rome.
Other
The Roman World 509 b.c. To a.d. 180
This narrative site provides great overview to life in ancient Rome and Roman history. The geography, early settlers, Roman monarchy, Roman conquest of Italy are all mentioned.