Skyscraper Museum
Designing a Skyscraper
Besides serving as awe-inspiring monuments of human achievement, skyscrapers are built to perform a wide range of functions in urban communities. The second lesson in this series begins by exploring the history of the Empire State...
Curated OER
Changes in Arkansas Indian Life during the Mississippian Tradition
Students research and describe major causes and effects of change in the lives of the Arkansas Indian Culture during the Mississippian Tradition.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Flavian Emperors: Reign of Vespasian
This passage from the 1901 textbook of William Morey discusses the beginning of the Flavian dynasty and its first emperor, Vespasian.
PBS
Pbs: The Pantheon
This site from PBS lists the vital statistics of this ancient wonder as well as an explanation of how it was built. Also has a comparison between modern domed buildings and the Pantheon.
Other
Rome Guide: Pantheon
This article discusses the architectural history of the Roman temple and provides photographs.
Other
Concrete and the Pantheon
Very detailed site explores the Pantheon with a scientific eye. It has many details about the process of building this wonder, the use of concrete, and why it has survived nearly 2000 years.
Other
Capitolium.org: Virtual Reconstruction How Rome Was
A great site for a look at how Rome once looked, and also pictures of the ruins as they stand today. Two short films can also be accessed.
Other
Sussex Archaeological Society: Living in the Roman Town
Explores what life was like for a Roman citizen in England. Gives a description of what types of buildings you might find in the Roman town such as an amphitheater and what types of jobs people would do in the Roman town. Examples might...
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Building in Ancient Egypt
What was involved in building the towns, pyramids, and temples in ancient Egypt? Read about the planning that needed to be done, including building plans, material acquisition, and labor force.
City University of New York
Brooklyn College: Roman Amphitheaters
A short history of the Roman amphitheater, the most famous being the Colosseum located in Rome itself. These structures were used for public games such as gladiator contests.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Colosseum
A detailed history of the Colosseum in Rome with a focus on the religious history (Christianity). Gives information about the games, and the many saints that are connected to the building. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia," is...
Archaeological Institute of America
Archaeology: Trajan's Glorious Forum
This is a labeled diagram of "Trajan's Glorious Forum."