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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Numismatic Collection: Spain and Its Coins

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of Spain through its coins, beginning the Greeks and Romans in ancient Spain, all the way up to the 20th century. Spain's long history is reflected in the examples of its coins presented here.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Parthia: The Forgotten Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
The Parthian Empire lasted for five hundred years and have been mostly forgotten, despite their prowess in the Middle East. Their kingdom began in 247 BC when Arsaces I was elected as King of Parni. They were the only civilization that...
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Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World: Vol. 1: The Ancient World: Lesson 4 Quiz

For Students 5th - 7th
A short quiz on ancient Roman civilization.
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Roma: History and Civilization of the Eternal City

For Students 3rd - 8th
Brief articles about the legends, history, culture, and monuments of Ancient Rome. Written in English by Italian students, so spelling and grammar are not perfect. Good information and pictures.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Ancient Rome Timeline for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can study the events and timeline of Ancient Rome on this site. Learn about how this powerful civilization ruled much of Europe for many centuries.
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Emory University

Emory University: Odyssey Online

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Odyssey Online is a resource for both students and teachers as they explore world mythology in reading, writing, history, and art classes. Providing sections on Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and African mythology, Odyssey uses...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Etruscans, an Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Before the small village of Rome became "Rome" it was home to the Etruscan civilization. Their achievements set the stage not only for the development of ancient Roman art and culture but for the Italian Renaissance as well. This...
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Early Roman Civilization, 753 509 Bc

For Students 9th - 10th
A lecture on the early Roman civilization.
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Other

Archaeological Legacy Institute: Archaeology Channel: Video Buffet

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a large collection of free videos featuring various archaeology sites all over the world.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Ancient Rome for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
On this website, students will learn about the civilization of Ancient Rome. Understand the Roman Republic, Empire, how they lived, their gods, and war.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Surgical Instruments in Greek and Roman Times

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive article regarding surgical instruments during Greek and Roman times.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Ancient Roman Art for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Roman art on this site. Study the classic sculptures and busts of this great civilization.
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University of Virginia

Aquae Urbis Romae: The Waters of the City of Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
Aquae Urbis Romae: the Waters of the City of Rome is a cartographic history of nearly 2800 years of water infrastructure and urban development in Rome. Water is a living system that includes natural features (springs, the Tiber River,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: World History: 600 Bce 600 Ce Second Wave Civilizations

For Students 9th - 10th
We have 2 resources from here but should be cross-checked against embedded videos.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Aqueduct

For Students 9th - 10th
Defines and examines the history of aqueducts which were a means to transport water from one place to another in early Roman civilizations.
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Other

The Etruscan Virtual Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Very detailed site featuring a history of the Etruscan people and descriptions of daily life through a tour of an Etruscan city. Highlights the accomplishments of these people and why their civilization faded. Lots of pictures of ancient...
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United Nations

Unesco: Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System

For Students 9th - 10th
The Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, now a World Heritage Site in Iran, was first built in the 5th century BC, and is still partly operational today. The complexity of this site is testament to the engineering genius of the...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: The Persians by Aeschylus

For Students 9th - 10th
This MIT Internet Classics Archives page is a translation of "The Persians" in an easy-to-read format, maintaining the verse format of the original.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Pantheon

For Students 9th - 10th
Slideshow of images of the Pantheon in Rome accompanied by narration from two art historians discussing its construction, design, and history. [8 mins, 6 secs]
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Other

Foundation of the Hellenic World: Greek History: The History of Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
Covers the different periods of Greece's history from 3200 BC, with the Cycladic Civilization, up to the latter half of the twentieth century.
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Other

History Blog: Family Looking for Broken Sewer Pipe Finds 2,500 Years of History

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating story about a family in Lecce, Italy, who made a major archaeological discovery while digging under their house to find the source of a problem in the pipes that led to a toilet. What they found instead was an entire...
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United Nations

Unesco: Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna

For Students 9th - 10th
This World Heritage website features Ravenna in Italy, which was the center of the Roman Empire at one point, and later of the Byzantine Empire in Italy. Presented on this website are eight Christian buildings, and their mosaics, from...
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United Nations

Unesco: Archaeological Site of Carthage

For Students 9th - 10th
This World Heritage website looks at ancient Carthage, located in Tunisia. Found here are a description, maps, documentation, photos, videos, any indicators of threats to its integrity, and information about funding assistance for its...

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