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History of Ancient Rome Lesson Plan
Learners examine the history of ancient Rome. In this ancient Rome lesson, students examine primary sources regarding Rome's growth from a republic to an empire. Learners discover details regarding the emperors of Rome.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Martyrdom of Saints Perpetua & Felicitas
The actual prison diary of a young Christian women who as killed in Carthage in 202 C.E. for her religious beliefs. Excellent primary source document.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Martyrs
A very nice account which delves into the background of the persecutions of the early Christians under the Romans. The article provides specific historical details as to why and how Christians were being attacked.
Other
Salariya Book Company: You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Gladiator!
A web-book designed to show the pitfalls of being a Roman Gladiator. Although this is a cartoon book, it does give you some elementary knowledge about the Roman Empire.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Pliny's Policy of Execution
An nice article which describes the first attempt of the Romans to deal with early Christians in 112 C.E. Pliny the Younger decided to use execution and it marks the beginning of the Roman persecution of the Christians.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Letters of Pliny the Younger & Emperor Trajan
The actual letters written between Pliny and the Emperor about the issue of early Christianity. It was the first time the Romans recognized the religion as separate from Judaism.
A&E Television
History.com: Ancient Rome
Article on the history of ancient Rome, as well as a video on the fall of Rome.
PBS
Pbs: Nova Online: Real Roman Recipes
"To give you a flavor of food that Romans may have eaten at the baths, we have reprinted ancient recipes." The majority of the recipes are 2,000 years old and come from Apicius, a Roman chef.
Other
Gladiator: The Real Story
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.