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Website
PBS

Pbs: The Roman Empire in the First Century

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS series companion for The Roman Empire: Ancient Voices, The Social Order, and Life in Roman Times features a text and visual narrative about life in first century Rome.
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eBook
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: The Private Life of the Romans

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of the book published in 1932 giving valuable details on the family life of Romans, the role of children and women, dress codes, water supplies, and much more.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Women in World History Curriculum: Female Fury in the Forum

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan uses two examples of women asserting their power in Roman history to show what rights they really had. Activities are discussion based but could be easily expanded upon.
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Handout
Able Media

Classics Technology Center: Roman Weddings

For Students 9th - 10th
The Classics Technology Center offers an introduction to the different types of Roman weddings.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: Nova Online: Real Roman Recipes

For Students 9th - 10th
"To give you a flavor of food that Romans may have eaten at the baths, we have reprinted ancient recipes." The majority of the recipes are 2,000 years old and come from Apicius, a Roman chef.
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Handout
Able Media

Ctc: Roman Weddings, Preparing for a Wedding

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the preparations that went into a Roman wedding. Discusses factors in choosing a spouse, when the wedding would take place, the arrangements, and more.
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Handout
Able Media

Able Media: Ideal Marriage

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by AbleMedia. A description of the Roman concept of the ideal marriage. Includes links to related topics.
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Handout
Able Media

Able Media: Roman Weddings the Wedding Ceremony

For Students 9th - 10th
AbleMedia offers a good description of the actual wedding ceremony itself. Links to related topics are included.