National Geographic
National Geographic: The Limits of Citizenship in the Roman Empire
This lesson focuses on the roles citizens had during the Roman Empire through fictional biographies.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Republic to Empire: Government in Ancient Rome
Study two governments in Ancient Roman history and consider the differences and similarities which impacted the societies.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: A Masterwork of Byzantine Art
This educational resource from the Metropolitan Museum of Art contains 24 pages describing the David Plates which tell the story of David and Goliath. Images and lesson plans are included.
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: Augustus
[Free Registration/Login Required] What kind of leader was Caesar Augustus? Chew on this question while integrating this lesson plan and presentation during classroom study on Roman history.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: List of Rulers: Roman Empire
This website offers a list of the emperors of the Roman Empire, separated by dynasty. In addition, you can click on pictures of art and architecture of each dynasty of the Roman Empire to get information about them.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Julio Claudian Dynasty
This site from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York contains wonderful information on the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Pictures are provided along with a somewhat in-depth text that contains links for additional information. This is a...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Petra: Lost City of Stone
Explore present-day Petra and its past with this resource. Click on "View Panorama" at the bottom of the screen for a trip all around this incredible ancient city. This beautiful site explores the people of Petra, their daily life, and...
Other
Roman Open Air Museum Hechingen Stein: The Guided Tour
A virtual tour of a Roman ruins in Germany. Elsewhere on the site (click on Introduction and Villa), there is information about the history of the Romans in Germany, and the excavation of this site.
Other
Archaeological Legacy Institute: Archaeology Channel: Video Buffet
This site has a large collection of free videos featuring various archaeology sites all over the world.
University of Oregon
Mapping History: European History
Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in European history from Greek and Phoenician colonization up to the 20th century.
Franco Cavazzi
The Early Emperors: 'Augustus' Gaius Julius Octavius (63 Bc Ad 14)
This is a detailed and highly informative biography of Octavian, later known as Augustus.
Other
Mark Furnival: A History of the Huns
A history of the Huns including their origins, rule under Attila, and life after him.
Franco Cavazzi
Illustrated History of the Roman Empire
Learn all about the history of Rome. See the great buildings and popular Roman achievements. Meet famous Romans and learn what makes them famous.
BBC
Bbc Bitesize: History: Roman Empire: What Was Life Like in the Roman Army?
Learning module from BBC Primary History for study of the Romans and Roman Army. Engaging and interactive site for primary students. Includes activities, photos, videos, and links to supplemental material.
PBS
Frontline: From Jesus to Christ: Religion in the Roman World
Article examines the various religious options that were available to Roman and non-Romans living in the empire.
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.
University of Chicago
Encyclopedia Romana: Wine and Rome
This article from the Encyclopedia Romana contains an extensive discussion on the development of wine cultivation in the Roman Republic. The information is very in-depth and informative, with links to additional information. This is...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: A Glimpse of Teenage Life in Ancient Rome
Video that describes the life Lucius Popidius Secundus, a typical teenager living in Rome in 73 AD. [6:35] Followed by a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Other
Edward Gibbon, Historian of the Roman Empire
This excellent "Man and His Book" study of Gibbon and "The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" offers biographical detail, publication information, and content analysis.
Emory University
Odyssey Online: Ancient Rome
Terrific site about ancient Rome. Site breaks down information into sections about people, mythology, daily life, death and burial, writing, and archaeology. There are also games to play as you go along.
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University: Antique Roman Recipes
Provides recipes for many Roman dishes plus a listing of the some of the Roman ingredients such as "liquamen" (salty fish sauce) or "defritum" (thick fig syrup).
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...
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.
Able Media
Ctc: I, Caesar a Study of the Imperial Romans
This lesson plan provides semester-long activities in which students research and write about selected emperors who ruled Rome during different parts of its history.