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Handout
Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University: Antique Roman Recipes

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides recipes for many Roman dishes plus a listing of the some of the Roman ingredients such as "liquamen" (salty fish sauce) or "defritum" (thick fig syrup).
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eBook
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: The Private Life of the Romans

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of the book published in 1932 giving valuable details on the family life of Romans, the role of children and women, dress codes, water supplies, and much more.
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Graphic
Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Roman Nomenclature

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes the process used by the Romans in naming themselves and their children. It includes traditional naming patterns, the naming of women, and the naming of freed slaves. This page was created by Barbara F. McManus of...
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Handout
Other

Romans in Sussex: Roman Merchants and Money

For Students 3rd - 8th
Gives descriptions of what the Romans used money for, where their goods came from and how they had to weigh and measure items for sale.
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Primary History: Roman Families and Children

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learning module designed for primary students learning about Roman family life. Students can navigate through a variety of activities, photos, and videos, timelines to learn about the life of Roman children and their families.
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Handout
University of Virginia

University of Virginia: The Roman Family

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic information in outline form from the University of Virginia on the Roman family, including marriage, childbirth, and family life.
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Handout
Other

United Nations of Roma Victrix: The Julian Marriage Laws (Nos. 120 123, Etc.)

For Students 9th - 10th
In 18 BC, the Emperor Augustus turned his attention to social problems at Rome, one of which was adultery among the upper classes and that many couples who did marry failed to produce offspring because their romantic lives took...
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Handout
Able Media

Able Media: Ideal Marriage

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by AbleMedia. A description of the Roman concept of the ideal marriage. Includes links to related topics.
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Website
Franco Cavazzi

Illustrated History of the Roman Empire: Marriage

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed overview of marriage during Roman times.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Roman Families

For Students 2nd - 7th
History written for elementary students to learn about families of ancient Rome and how they were structured. Students can get a sense of the relationship between family members, including slaves and elders.