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Handout
Franco Cavazzi

Roman empire.net: Marcus Aurelius

For Students 6th - 8th
Good biography of Marcus Aurelius describing the lengthy wait he had to become emperor, the fierce wars he fought, and his stoic philosophy. Also deals with the questions about Commodus and his appointments as co-emperor and emperor.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Decline of the Empire: The Times of the Severi

For Students 9th - 10th
In this entry from Morey's 1901 textbook the decline of the Roman Empire is presented. The Severi emperors ranged from bad to worse, with the exception of Alexander Severus.
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Website
Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Marcus Aurelius

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Marcus Aurelius from the perspective of his writing career, rather than his work as an emperor. Uses his own words from "The Meditations" to provide insight into his character.
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Website
Other

Gladiator: The Real Story

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site is an account that examines the movie "Gladiator," and compares it to what actually happened in Roman history. There is information about Marcus Aurelius and his son, Commodus.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Commodus

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Commodus.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Commodus

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Commodus.