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."
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Dictator for a Day
This is a lesson plan for better student understanding of life in ancient Rome. Students experience and analyze the pros and cons of a dictatorship.
Other
Appius Forum: The Hindu: Evidence of Trade With India
This article in The Hindu discusses the discovery of Roman coins in India and what this means in reference to Indian trade with the early Roman Empire.
Franco Cavazzi
Roman empire.net: The Second Triumvirate
This site from the Roman-Empire.net provides information on the Second Triumvirate (Octavian, Antony, and Lepidus) and an explanation of what happened after Caesar's death.
Other
Romans in Britain: Roman Mosaics
Historical site from Romans-In-Britain covering the history of the Roman mosaics in Britain. Provides information on the design, building, and construction of the mosaics.
Other
Visulistan: Mapping the Empires of History #Infographic
This infographic maps the empires of history including the British Empire, the Mongol Empire, the Russian Empire, the Spanish Empire, the Umayyad Caliphate, the Portuguese Empire, the Achaemenid Empire (First Persian Empire), the Ottoman...
Robin Chew
Lucid Cafe: Augustus First Roman Emperor
A brief overview of the life and accomplishments of Augustus (Octavian).
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Byzantine Empire, 312 1453
This page contains a timeline of the Byzantine Empire from its formation to its decline. Click on each heading for more in-depth information regarding that specific time period of the Empire.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Circus Maximus
History for Kids teaches us about the history of Circus Maximus, built for chariot races in ancient Rome and used as model for other stadiums built across the Roman Empire.
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...
Curated OER
Ostia Antica
A description of the importance of the harbor at Ostia to the Roman Empire. Even when a new harbor was built, Ostia remained "commercial center for international trade with Rome."
Curated OER
[Baths of Neptune's Mosaic]
A description of the importance of the harbor at Ostia to the Roman Empire. Even when a new harbor was built, Ostia remained "commercial center for international trade with Rome."
Curated OER
[Forum of the Corporation's Mosaic]
A description of the importance of the harbor at Ostia to the Roman Empire. Even when a new harbor was built, Ostia remained "commercial center for international trade with Rome."
Curated OER
Ostia Antica
A description of the importance of the harbor at Ostia to the Roman Empire. Even when a new harbor was built, Ostia remained "commercial center for international trade with Rome."
Curated OER
Ostia Antica
A description of the importance of the harbor at Ostia to the Roman Empire. Even when a new harbor was built, Ostia remained "commercial center for international trade with Rome."
Curated OER
[Synagogue]
A description of the importance of the harbor at Ostia to the Roman Empire. Even when a new harbor was built, Ostia remained "commercial center for international trade with Rome."
Curated OER
[Firemen's Barracks]
A description of the importance of the harbor at Ostia to the Roman Empire. Even when a new harbor was built, Ostia remained "commercial center for international trade with Rome."
Curated OER
[Thermopolium]
A description of the importance of the harbor at Ostia to the Roman Empire. Even when a new harbor was built, Ostia remained "commercial center for international trade with Rome."
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: A Roman Freight Ship
This ship lies besides the wharf at Ostia. In the afterpart of the vessel is a cabin with two windows. Notice the figure of Victory on the top of the single mast and the decoration of the mainsail with the wolf and twins. The ship is...