Curated OER
Western Civilizations, Chapter 5: Roman Civilization
Investigate Ancient Rome with this comprehensive online western civilizations website. While designed for use alongside the Western Civilizations textbook, the tools on this site can be used to emphasize any study. A chapter quiz...
Curated OER
Ancient History Cyber-Journalists
Learners describe and assess circumstances surrounding a major historical event from the ancient world by using Internet (and other) resources to research its location, people, and repercussions, & write a newsletter that summarizes...
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: First Punic War
Rome begins her expansion beyond the Italian peninsula with the First Punic War against Carthage. See why Carthage was such a formidable foe.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Second Punic War (Bc 218 201)
This chapter from William Morey's 1901 text lays out the entire course of the Second Punic War. The brilliant military strategies of Hannibal and Scipio Africanus are thoroughly explained.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Third Punic War and Reduction of Africa
Read about the exciting and futile attempt by Carthage to resist capture and destruction by the Romans in the Third Punic War.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Table of Contents
The complete text of a 1901 textbook on Roman history by William C. Morey. However, the work is still useful today as if covers all the basic information about Rome from its earliest beginnings through the Republic and later the Empire.
Boise State University
Boise State University: The Battle of Zama
This Boise State University site offers a concise description of the Battle of Zama.
Other
Roman History: The Destruction of Carthage
Taken from Appian's ROMAN HISTORY, Vol 1 , this is a description of the horrific scenes that existed during the destruction of Carthage, thus ending the third Punic War.
Boise State University
Boise State University: The Punic Wars: Carthage
A description of Carthage and its economic importance in the ancient world.
Boise State University
Boise State University: The Punic Wars: Origins of the Second Punic War
Explains the origins of the Second Punic War. Battle specifics, important people, results of war, and more are covered.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Power Point: Carthage and the First Punic Wars
PowerPoint presentation by history teacher, Tom Richey, with numerous slides depicting the history of Carthage and the Punic Wars in an informative and humorous style.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Power Point: The Second Punic Wars
History teacher, Tom Richey created PowerPoint presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the Second Punic Wars as presented with illustrations, maps and humor.
Able Media
Classics Tech Center: The Punic Wars
A simulation created by a social studies teacher illustrates the difficult decisions faced by both Hannibal and the Romans during and following the Second Punic War. Helps encourage critical thinking as well as retention of historical...
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Second Punic War
An extensive description from the North Park University of the Second Punic War. Read about Hannibal's strategy and use of war elephants, and his eventual defeat.
Other
Roman Foreign Relations to 70 b.c.
A discussion that covers how Rome interacted with other groups/kingdoms during its history. A number of wars are mentioned such as the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Battle of Cannae
Learn details about the Battle of Cannae that took place during the Punic Wars and its aftermath. It was the worst defeat in Roman history.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Rise of the Romans: C. 264 27 b.c.
Learning module creted by Tom Richey, with videos, lesson guides and primary resources from which students learn about the rise of the Romans from the beginning of the Republic through the end of the Roman Civil Wars. Topics include the...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: Hannibal: Ancient Rome History
Take a tour with Sir Dig-a-Lot and learn about an ancient war hero, Hannibal, who fought against the Roman Empire in the Second Punic War.
Other
Ancient Roman History Timeline
Narrative timeline highlights the people, especially authors, who shaped and chronicled the events of Ancient Rome. Offers specific links to outside sources with most entries. Most entries are highlighted with pictures and primary text...