Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Roman Empire in England for Kids
History Questions: Roman Empire in England Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
HyperHistory Online
Hyper History: Severus, Roman Emperor, 146 211
A brief summary of Septimius Severus, his coming to power in 193 and the origin of a military monarchy in the Roman Empire, plus the coincidental origination of the term "Europe" and what it meant.
Able Media
Ctc: I, Caesar a Study of the Imperial Romans
This lesson plan provides semester-long activities in which students research and write about selected emperors who ruled Rome during different parts of its history.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Reign of Augustus: New Imperial Government
In this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook, he shows the changes Augustus made in the government of Rome as the empire was being established.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Reign of Augustus: Age of Augustus
This section of William Morey's 1901 textbook discusses the culture of Rome under Augustus' reign.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Julian Emperors: Reign of Nero
Find out about the infamous Nero, the burning of Rome, and his persecution of the Christians in this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook.
Franco Cavazzi
The Roman Empire: 'Theodosius the Great'
This site provides a biography of Flavius Theodosius (Theodosius the Great), a man who became emperor for a brief time following the Battle of Adrianople.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: The Ancient World: Rome
Teachers looking to enhance their lessons on Ancient Rome, peruse through the reading ideas and study guides offered through MIT.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Slave Revolts
This site from the Fordham University provides lots of information on the three slave revolts that occurred in ancient Rome. Very thorough, drawing from ancient historical texts.
Other
Salariya Book Company: You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Gladiator!
A web-book designed to show the pitfalls of being a Roman Gladiator. Although this is a cartoon book, it does give you some elementary knowledge about the Roman Empire.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Rome
Wikipedia's encyclopedia entry for Rome, the capital city of Italy, which became the capital during the days of the Roman Republic. Links are also provided for additional information on related subjects.
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: China and Rome
A learning module on relations between ancient China and Rome prior to the opening of the Silk Road trade route. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative...
PBS
Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: The Roman Empire: Who Are You?
Take this quiz to learn which Roman emperor you are most like.
BBC
Bbc: Education Scotland: See You See Me: Romans in Scotland
Take a tour of a Roman Fort and a Caledonian Village. Dress a Roman soldier and Caledonian warrior. Also, learn about the Romans invading Scotland.
Other
Roman Emperors: A Visual Compendium of Roman Emperors
Presents an illustrated list of Roman Emperors and their contributions to Roman Art. Shows sculptures and/or portraits from coins.
Other
Romans in Britain: Roman Mosaics
Historical site from Romans-In-Britain covering the history of the Roman mosaics in Britain. Provides information on the design, building, and construction of the mosaics.
Friesian School
Fresian School: Rome and Romania
This article, which is provided for by the Fresian School, covers a large part of Roman history, but pays particular attention to the reign and effects of Emperor Nero.
PBS
Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Getting to Know the Emperors of Rome
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...
Franco Cavazzi
The Roman Republic: The Brothers Gracchus
This section gives a brief explanation of how the brothers influenced Roman society.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Rome for Kids: The Fall of Rome
A website with information for students to learn about the decline and fall of Ancient Rome. The western Roman Empire fell in 476 AD.
Vroma Project
V Roma Project: Augustus and Tiberius: Historical Background
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...
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Roman Emperors: Romulus Augustulus
Two views on the biography of Romulus Augustulus, his life, reign, and deposition.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Edicts of Toleration
This site contains information on two important religious edicts given by Roman emperors relating to Christianity and its role as a persecuted religion in ancient Rome.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Mediterranean Basin Chronology: The Battle of Adrianople
Background and description of the battle between the Visigoths and the Romans at Adrianople.