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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Social Class and Public Display

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes the evolution of Roman social classes from the Republic to the Empire as well as how these classes would distinguish themselves in public. It describes the system of patronage seen in Roman society. It also...
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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Roman Clothing: Women

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource chronicles the acceptable fashions and hairstyles for Roman matrons. It provides many examples from Roman art as well as many examples of Roman jewelry. This page was created by Barbara f. McManus of The college of New...
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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Roman Clothing

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource outlines the different styles of clothing worn by the people of ancient Rome. Pictures, diagrams, and explanations are provided for a detailed account of ancient fashions. Go on to "Roman Clothing, Part II" for more about...
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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Roman Army in the Late Republic and Early Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource will answer questions about the Roman army. It contains abundant, accurate information as well as pictures that illustrate most major points. After reading through the page, continue on to Part II for information on armor,...
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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Augustus and Tiberius: Historical Background

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents detailed information, formatted in a timeline, about Augustus and his successor, Tiberius. It features coin evidence along with genealogy charts. Click the link for the diagram and slide show that describe the...
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Other

University of Exeter: Comparative Chronology of Money: Ancient Times/present Day

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of coinage history in Ancient Rome and how debasement helped lead to the downfall of the Roman Empire.
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Website
Other

Edublog: Dalton School: Rome Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Looking for data about Classical Rome, check out the resources provided by The Dalton School.
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PBS

Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Religion and Politics in Daily Life

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will examine various aspects of religion in ancient Rome including the role of mythology, polytheism versus. monotheism, the treatment of Jews and Christians, and the spread of Christianity. To guide their...
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Website
Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Roman Culture, Gladiators

For Students 9th - 10th
North Park University provides a page on Roman Gladiators and the Colosseum. Includes image and links to more Roman Culture information.
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Website
Columbia University

Columbia University: Ancient Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about ancient architecture and explore 360 degrees panoramas of buildings in Egypt, Greece, Portugal, Italy, and Sicily. Includes an interactive plan of a 3D reconstruction of the Parthenon, and features the project page for this...
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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Leisure and Entertainment in Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has an image of ancient Rome with buildings highlighted, such as theaters and baths, plus descriptions of the different types of theatrical arts: drama, pantomime, and mime. This page was created by Barbara F. McManus of The...
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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Roman Baths and Bathing

For Students 9th - 10th
This page has a thorough description of a day at the baths with information on all that the Roman baths had to offer. Click on the highlighted words to get pictures of the architecture of many famous baths. This page was created by...
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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Roman Nomenclature

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes the process used by the Romans in naming themselves and their children. It includes traditional naming patterns, the naming of women, and the naming of freed slaves. This page was created by Barbara F. McManus of...
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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Forum Romanum: The Curia

For Students 9th - 10th
A good site that provides both a picture of and information about the Curia as it stood in Roman times.
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Rice University

Galileo Project: Procedure of the Roman Inquisition

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University provides a medium length article describing the prosecution of the Roman Inquisition. The information is very interesting and worth checking out on the subject.
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Other

Chicago Coin Club: Eight Hundred Years of Roman Coinage

For Students 9th - 10th
Nearly halfway through this page under the subtitle, "Disintegration of the Monetary System" is a discussion of the monetary collapse and the efforts of subsequent emperors to restore the coinage.
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Website
Other

University of Virginia: Rome Reborn 2.0

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents 3D digital models that have been created to illustrate the urban development of ancient Rome. Follow the history of this project, chose the time period to re-create, and view the photo gallery of images.
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Website
Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Mediterranean Basin Chronology: The Battle of Adrianople

For Students 9th - 10th
Background and description of the battle between the Visigoths and the Romans at Adrianople.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Mediterranean Basin Chronology: Theodosius the Great

For Students 9th - 10th
Quick biography of the last Roman Emperor to rule a united Rome.
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Franco Cavazzi

Roman empire.net: Tiberius Gracchus

For Students 9th - 10th
Site gives a detailed look at the life of Tiberius Gracchus. Items covered are his army service, political tactics, the economic revolution, reform projects, and his death.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Getting to Know the Emperors of Rome

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will discuss the merits of heredity rule. After using various games, features, and video clips from the Web site, students should have learned basic information about each of nine featured emperors. Students will...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Do as the Romans: Construct an Aqueduct!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students work with specified materials to create aqueduct components that will transport 2 liters of water across a short distance in their classroom. The goal is to build an aqueduct that will supply Aqueductis, a...
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Website
Other

Cambridge School Classics Project: Cambridge Latin Course

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cambridge Latin Course consists of five books designed to take students from beginners' level and beyond. Each book teaches the Latin language, complemented by information on Roman culture and civilisation. Some stages are free but...
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eBook
Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg: A Child's History of England by Charles Dickens

For Students 9th - 10th
A Child's History Of England by Charles Dickens offers the opportunity to learn the history of England as told by one of the finest storytellers of English literature. The book begins with Roman Britannia and proceeds chronologically to...