Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Trier
Wikipedia, a publically-maintained wiki, offers information on the German city of Trier, including its well-preserved Roman buildings, city gate, and baths. There are images and external links, as well.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: History Mysteries: Rome
Join Sir Dig-a-Lot and Rohan on their brief journey through the history of Rome.
Other
The Romans: The Empire
The "Five Good Emperors" temporarily abandoned the hereditary principle - each was chosen on his merit by the senate. They were: Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: The Origins of Archaeology
An account which describes the work of Renaissance scholars to "reconstruct," ancient Rome and its architecture. A number of Renaissance manuscripts are shown. Click on "From collection to Reconstruction" (bottom of page) to go to next...
Other
The Emergence of the Augustan Age
This site provides basic information in outline form about the time from the death of Caesar to Octavian's triumphs after the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra. Site assumes that you know most of the major names in Roman history. Written by...
University of Virginia
Ancient Reconstruction of the Pompeii Forum
A scholarly investigation into the question of why the Romans did not repair the Forum in Pompeii after the earthquake of 62 C.E (17 years before the eruption of Mt Vesuvius).
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Learning to Read Rome's Ruins
Ibiblio offers a short account on how Renaissance scholars began to explore the ancient Roman ruins and reconstruct the Roman architectural achievements.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World: Vol. 1: The Ancient World: Lesson 4 Quiz
A short quiz on ancient Roman civilization.
Boise State University
Boise State University: The Roman Revolution: The Second Triumvirate
This is part of a history presentation. It discusses Octavian, the Second Triumvirate, and the division of the Roman possessions into three zones. Click through each page to the Battle of Actium and the reasons for the final demise of...
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Ancient Rome
A history teacher has shared his ideas for teaching and getting students excited about ancient Rome.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Holy Roman Empire Poster
A poster of important images and facts about the Holy Roman Empire.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Roman Empire Colosseum in Rome, Italy
The famous Colosseum in Rome, Italy was built over 2000 years ago. It was the largest amphitheatre built during the Roman Empire and could seat around 50000 people. It was home to many performance and gladiatorial contests and I now a...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: The Roman Empire Under Augustus, 27 Bc to Ad 14
A map of the extent of the Roman Empire under Augustus (63 BC to AD 14). The map is color-coded to show the territories, and uses Latin place names such as Mare Internum (Mediterranean Sea), Pontus Euxinus (Black Sea), and Danubius Fl....
PBS
Timeline of Peter and Paul
A timeline that is a part of a PBS documentary about Peter and Paul. The timeline shows what is happening in the Roman Empire at the same time as events in the Jewish communities.
Franco Cavazzi
The Early Emperors: 'Augustus' Gaius Julius Octavius (63 Bc Ad 14)
This is a detailed and highly informative biography of Octavian, later known as Augustus.
Franco Cavazzi
The Roman Empire: Ancient Rome, Temple of Jupiter
This aerial map of Ancient Rome gives an overall picture of the city's buildings and structures. The Temple of Jupiter is colored red so the viewer can see where it is located in relation to other structures. But the map lacks labels and...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Mithraic Mysteries
Wikipedia provides information on Mithraism, a secret mystery religion of the Roman Empire.
Other
Turizm.net: A Great Empire: The Byzantines
A brief history of the founding of the Eastern Roman Empire, now known as the Byzantine Empire.
Other
Willamette Coin Club: The Times and Coinage of Diocletian: 284 305 a.d.
A description of the massive job facing Diocletian when he assumed the leadership of the Roman Empire, and how he developed the tetrarchy. There is also information about Roman coinage.
Choices Program, Brown University
Brown University: A Brief History of Petra
An article which gives the history of Petra considered the major city of the civilization of Nabataea located in the Middle East. The area was taken over by the Roman Empire.
Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
Religious Tolerance: Christian History
This site provides an interpretation of early Christian history as seen by religious liberals and historians. Includes Pauline Christianity, Jewish Christianity, and Gnostic Christianity. Details early movements by each branch to revolt...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Armenia: History
A brief look at the history of Armenia from 800 BC through its place in the Roman Empire, part of the Soviet Union, and finally, independence. From U.S. State Department Background Notes.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Saxon Dynasty 919 1024
This site from The Library of Congress describes the period of the Saxon dynasty in the 10th century and the founding of the Holy Roman Empire under Otto I. The article is medium in length, and provides worthwhile information on the...