Curated OER
Culture: Origins of Rome, Roman Forum and Rome and Judea
In this world history worksheet, students respond to 26 short answer questions about the origins of Rome, Roman Forum, Rome and Judea.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Etruscan Kings of Rome: Etruscan Influence
The Etruscans influenced not only the government of the Roman monarchy, but also the religious practices, and early architecture.
Vroma Project
V Roma: Forum Romanum
This site provided by VRoma, provides online resources for the Forum Romanum. Includes clickable map with information on each link.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 6: Architecture and Design
In this sixth unit of a course on Art Appreciation, students learn about the history of architecture, including ancient Greek and Roman works. They will learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and about Islamic architecture. They will also look...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: The Origins of Archaeology
An account which describes the work of Renaissance scholars to "reconstruct," ancient Rome and its architecture. A number of Renaissance manuscripts are shown. Click on "From collection to Reconstruction" (bottom of page) to go to next...
Other
Rome Tourism: Rome Info
Rome Tourism presents a look at the city of Rome, Italy! From the many historic sights and attractions to the Vatican to maps and basic facts about Rome. Useful for a student researcher or a tourist to the area.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Imperial Fora
A series of public spaces in Rome called fora were built by Roman emperors and contained monumental art and architecture. View examples and read descriptions of Imperial fora built by Julius Caesar and Augustus.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Forum and Markets of Trajan
Marcus Ulpius Traianus, now commonly referred to as Trajan, reigned as Romess emperor from 98 until 117 C.E. and had a reputation as a good emporer. A massive architectural complex-referred to as the Forum of Trajan was devoted to...
Vroma Project
V Roma: Arch of Septimius Severus
Short description and picture of the arch of Septimius Severus found near the Capitoline Hill in the Forum Romanum. Includes the famous story about Caracalla and Geta, Severus' feuding sons.
University of Chicago
Encyclopedia Romana: Arch of Augustus
This site from the Encyclopedia Romana provides a short but informative description of the arch of Augustus which no longer stands but was erected in the Roman Forum. Gives coin evidence of the arch as well as literary evidence.
Other
Cupola Galleries: Classical Architecture Gallery
Displays photographs of famous architecture from ancient Rome. Includes shots of the Pantheon, the Colosseum, and ruins of the Roman Forum.
Other
Lmu: The Roman Forum & Arch of T Itus
A lengthy site from Loyola Marymount University with many pictures but only brief descriptions to accompany them. Includes details of inscriptions from several buildings and arches.
Other
Felix Just, s.j.: The Roman Forum & Arch of Titus
A lengthy site with many pictures of buildings around the Forum, but only brief descriptions to accompany them. Includes details of inscriptions from several buildings and arches.
University at Buffalo
University of Buffalo: Forum Romanum (Roman Forum): General Picture Gallery
The first photograph in a 19-picture gallery of the ruins of the Roman forum