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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Julian Emperors: Reign of Nero

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the infamous Nero, the burning of Rome, and his persecution of the Christians in this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: The Civil War Between Marius and Sulla

For Students 9th - 10th
In William Morey's 1901 textbook, this section considers the dispute between Marius and Sulla, resulting in a civil war.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Julian Emperors: Reign of Caligula

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the insanity of Caligula in William Morey's 1901 textbook.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Flavian Emperors: Reign of Domitian

For Students 9th - 10th
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, describes the emperor Domitian, the last emperor in the Flavian dynasty.
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PBS

Cleisthenes, the Athenian Reformer

For Students 9th - 10th
The life of Cleisthenes, the Athenian statesman who helped reform and revitalize the political system of Athens is profiled in this article.
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Other

Htrc: Adolf Hitler: A Study in Tyranny

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describe the life of Adolf Hitler, including his rise to tyranny and the fall of the German Empire during WWII.
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PBS

Pbs: Pisistratus the Tyrant

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a description of the positive gains made by Athens during the rule of Pisistratus, including the increase in production of olive and the first Panathenaic games.
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PBS

Pbs: Why Did Greece Develop City States?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS gives three explanations for the development of city-states in ancient Greece.
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PBS

Pbs: How Pisistratus Took Power

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the rise to power of Pisistratus, an early Greek tyrant.