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Franco Cavazzi

Roman empire.net: History of Constantinople

For Students 9th - 10th
A chronology of the major events in Constantinople's history, plus brief biographies on the rulers of the Byzantine Empire throughout its history.
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Read Works

Read Works: Ancient Rome and Byzantium the Birth of the Byzantine Empire

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about beginning of the Byzantine empire. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: The Fall of the Roman Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains some of the reasons the Roman Empire collapsed, how Roman cities and towns fell into ruins, and how barbarian groups took over with there being no strong Roman militia to keep lawlessness in check.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Fall of the Roman Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article, you will see the reasons and developments that led to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. An official state religion, the splitting of the empire into two parts, and the invasion of various people groups are...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lindau Gospels Cover Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
How much do you know about the cover of the Lindau Gospels? Find out by answering this six-question multiple-choice and true/false quiz. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.
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Curated OER

View of General Hospital Near Constantine, Algeria, 1943.

For Students 9th - 10th
This brochure was printed to commemorate and capture the history of the Army Nurse Corps. Read about their amazing adventures in WWII while looking at pictures and learning amazing facts about these women.
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Columbia University

Columbia University: The Council of Nicea

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a detailed, historic look at the Council of Nicea. It looks at the Arian Controversy and Constantine's role.
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PBS

Pbs: American Masters: The Actor's Studio

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief history of the influential actor's group called The Actor's Studio. Also includes links to related information such as The Group Theatre and Constantin Stanislavsky.
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Purdue University

Purdue University: Roman Basilicas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Purdue University describes the architecture of basilicas, which were necessary parts of a Roman marketplace where citizens would meet, law courts would adjourn, and merchants would exchange. Includes artist's ideas of...
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Other

Abc Roma Monuments in Rome St. Peter's Basilica

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief article on the architectural value of St. Peter's Basilica, "the greatest church in the world."
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Byzantine Art

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice overview of Byzantine art. The website provides details on the influence of, its characteristics, and some of the more well-known examples. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: The Byzantine Empire, 312 1453

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Turizm.net: A Great Empire: The Byzantines

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the founding of the Eastern Roman Empire, now known as the Byzantine Empire.
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Curated OER

Unesco: Romania: Monastery of Horezu

For Students 9th - 10th
Founded in 1690 by Prince Constantine Brancovan, the monastery of Horezu, in Walachia, is a masterpiece of the 'Brancovan' style. It is known for its architectural purity and balance, the richness of its sculptural detail, the treatment...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Byzantine Court

For Students 9th - 10th
Constantine, the first Christian emperor, removed the capital of the world-empire from Rome to Byzantium, henceforth to be called Constantinople. Though the court, with all its splendor and power, was thus transferred to a city where...

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