Curated OER
The Founding of Rome & Early Roman Society
In this online interactive world history worksheet, learners answer 11 multiple choice questions regarding the early Roman Empire. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Beginnings of Rome: Traditions of the Early Kings
This chapter in William Morey's textbook on Roman history describes the legendary founding of Rome and the reign of the early kings.
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Outlines of Roman History: Beginnings of Rome: The Origin of the City
This article lays out the probable founding of the city of Rome, rather than the legendary one. Three tribes, occupying three different hills, make an alliance and unite as one city-state, eventually becoming the city of Rome.
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,...
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Outlines of Roman History: Table of Contents
The complete text of a 1901 textbook on Roman history by William C. Morey. However, the work is still useful today as if covers all the basic information about Rome from its earliest beginnings through the Republic and later the Empire.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Rome
Learn about Aesneas, the Trojan hero who was a key to the founding of Rome. Discover how Roman myths used to explain Roman society.
Franco Cavazzi
Roman Empire: The Founding
This chapter, from the extensive site, Illustrated History of the Roman Empire, focuses on the founding of Rome, both the legends and the historical basis.
Read Works
Read Works: Ancient Rome and Byzantium the Story of Rome
[Free Registration/Login Required] The legend of Rome being founded by twins Romulus and Remus. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: The Ancient World: Rome
Teachers looking to enhance their lessons on Ancient Rome, peruse through the reading ideas and study guides offered through MIT.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to Ancient Rome
From a Republic to an Empire. In legend Rome was founded in 753 B.C.E. by Romulus, its first king. In 509 B.C.E. Rome became a republic ruled by the Senate (wealthy landowners and elders) and the Roman people. During the 450 years of the...
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Roman History
A short but nice survey of the legendary founding of Rome. The author presents the material as a series of notes.