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PBS

The Roman Empire: Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
Great site describes the early mythology of the Romans and how the Greeks influenced their religion. Contains a sizeable section on the lares and penates, the protective spirits of the home and pantry of a family. Also discusses the...
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Other

History of Painting: Greek and Roman Painting

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource, although focusing more on Greek painting, contains some insight information on ancient Roman painting, primarily the Roman frescoes.
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Handout
Other

Victor Valley College: Notes on Rome: The Roman World 509 b.c. To a.d. 180

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the beginnings of the Ancient Roman civilization-- touches on the Greek (Hellenistic) influences in forming the civilization.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: The Ancient City

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Comparing Greek and Roman architecture? Unearth new resources for teaching about the methods of development in these ancient cities.
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Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago: Roman Copy of the Aphrodite of Knidos (In Spanish)

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine a Roman copy of a famous Greek original and view three accompanying video clips that provide useful background information about the statue's particulars. One explains who Aphrodite was; the second tells why this particular...
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Graphic
University of Virginia

The Surgery of Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
This illustrated article dicusses an exhibition on the surgical instruments used by the Roman during ancient times.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Conquest of Central Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
The Romans have to deal with the pesky Samnites in order to establish their control over central Italy. After three wars, the Samnites make peace with Rome. The Romans again show their resolve, persistence, and organizational abilities.
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eBook
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Introduction the Land and the People

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the introductory chapter of Morey's 1901 textbook on Roman History. It sets out the geography of Italy and the Italic tribes who lived there. The text is old, but surprisingly easy to read and packs in a lot of information.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: The Ancient City

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Comparing Roman and Greek architecture? Unearth new resources for teaching about the methods of development in these ancient cities.
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Interactive
Quia

Quia: Looking at Art of Ancient Greece and Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
If your students enjoy going on scavenger hunts, then they will certainly enjoy exploring this site! There are ten questions about ancient Greek and Roman art, with answers provided at the end.
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Article
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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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Introduction to Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
From a Republic to an Empire. In legend Rome was founded in 753 B.C.E. by Romulus, its first king. In 509 B.C.E. Rome became a republic ruled by the Senate (wealthy landowners and elders) and the Roman people. During the 450 years of the...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Roman Silversmith: Drinking Cups of the Elite

For Students 9th - 10th
Silver drinking cups with relief decoration were very popular in the 1st centuries B.C. and A.D. Cups were sometimes made in pairs to encourage conversation about the scenes on the vessels. Cupids, scenes of Bacchus, the Roman god of...
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Lesson 3: The Roman Alphabet Is Our Alphabet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider Lesson 3: The Roman Alphabet is our Alphabet. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.
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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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Website
Other

The Ancient Theatre Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictoral tour of ancient Greek and Roman theaters. Click on particular countries on the map of Europe to zoom into them. Then click on particular cities for pictures and brief descriptions of theaters within them.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: First Punic War

For Students 9th - 10th
Rome begins her expansion beyond the Italian peninsula with the First Punic War against Carthage. See why Carthage was such a formidable foe.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Conquest of Southern Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Rome's final consolidation of all the towns on the Italian peninsula, from the Rubicon to to the Strait of Sicily. The war against Pyrrhus gives us the ironic statement of a Pyrrhic victory.
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Article
Other

University of Illinois: The Early Centuries of the Greek Roman East

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of the Romiosini, or Greek Middle Ages and the development of the Greek-Roman east. The article is divided into two different sections. The first section includes the foundation of Constantinople as a means to...
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Handout
University of Virginia

Etruscan and Roman Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a short description on the practice of medicine in Etruscan and Roman societies. The first doctors came from Greece but Roman medicine tended to be more of a "home remedy," situation.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of articles on the various types of foods consumed in the ancient Greco-Roman world. Clicking on the items will provide information and pictures. Examples include grain, grapes, olive oil, fish and more.
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Website
Other

Ancient Athens 3 D

For Students 9th - 10th
This website is devoted to documenting the buildings and monuments of Athens from the Mycenaean Period to about 1800 AD. Choose an era and read about the history and structures of that time period. The last section is a complete list of...
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Handout
Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Demigods & Spirits: The Erinyes

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Erinyes (also known by the Romans as Furies), three sister goddesses of revenge and retribution. See pictures depicting their heads wreathed with serpents, burning breath, and poisonous blood was dripping from their eyes.
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Other

Ancient Art Podcast

For Students 9th - 10th
Video podcast series about the art and culture of the ancient Mediterranean world hosted by Lucas Livingston, a director of education at the Art Institute of Chicago. Choose from a large menu of select topics on the art of ancient Egypt,...