Friesian School
Fresian School: Decadence of Roman History
This site, which is provided for by the Fresian School, gives a discussion of the Roman Empire, the decadence of the emperors and citizens, the coming of Christianity, the pagan hordes, and "scrupulous observance of the privileges of...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: The Making of a Roman Emperor
Explore this impressive list of readings and possible writing/discussion ideas regarding the Early Emperors focused mainly on Augustus and Nero.
A&E Television
History.com: How Julius Caesar's Assassination Triggered the Fall of the Roman Republic
In the first weeks of 44 B.C., Caesar was proclaimed "dictator for life." His life, though, wouldn't last much longer. Fearful that the concentration of absolute power in a single man threatened the republic's democratic institutions,...
Other
Siteseen Ltd: Causes for the Fall of the Roman Empire
This article addresses the many reasons why the world's greatest superpower of the 4th century, the Roman Empire, crumbled and fell. Many reasons are discussed in detail, including the spread of Christianity, the invasion of various...
BBC
Bbc: The Fall of the Roman Republic
Rome began as a democracy and ended as an autocracy. Find out why and how this happened by perusing the following summary. Included are all the major players from Tiberius to Julius Caesar and Augustus.
Other
Collapse and Germanization of the Roman Empire: Upheaval in the West
Describes many factors leading up to the deposition of Romulus Augustulus by Odovacar, marking the traditional fall of the Roman Empire.
Franco Cavazzi
The Roman Empire: Romulus Augustulus
A description of the reign of Romulus Augustulus during the years of AD 475-476, how he came to power, and how he was deposed. Interesting site on the history of the fall of the Roman Empire.
Other
The Romans: The End of the Republic
Trivia, artifacts and history regarding the fall of the Roman republic.
CommonLit
Common Lit: The House Falls Apart
A learning module that begins with "The House Falls Apart," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student...
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Diocletian
This is a biographical history of Diocletian and the Rome of his time. Includes links to other Roman subjects.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Fall of the Roman Empire
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...
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Fall of the Western Empire
This last entry in William Morey's 1901 textbook tells about the final demise of the Roman Empire in the West, the fall of the Roman Empire.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Extinction of the Western Empire: Great Invasions
In this article from the 1901 textbook by William Morey, you read about the split of Rome into East and West. and the invasions of swarms of barbarians.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: The Fall of Phaeton
Young scholars will be introduced to the Greco-Roman myth of Phaeton and how he created the Milky Way galaxy by critically analyzing The Fall of Phaeton by Rubens. They will then create their own constellation to be displayed in a...
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Roman Emperors: Romulus Augustulus
Two views on the biography of Romulus Augustulus, his life, reign, and deposition.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: The Fall of the Roman Empire
Article ending with a short quiz for kids gives an overview of the weakening and eventual fall of the Roman Empire.
Other
Chicago Coin Club: Eight Hundred Years of Roman Coinage
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.
Other
Explore the Med: The Fall of the Roman Empire
Read here about the crumbling and unfortunate collapse of the Western Roman Empire. Developments including the Plague of Cyprian, the splitting of the empire into two parts and the invasion of barbarian people groups led to its demise.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History of Ancient Rome for Kids: The Roman Emperors
Kids learn about the emperors of Ancient Rome on this site. After the fall of the Roman Republic, these powerful leaders ruled much of the known world.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Germanic Invasions of Europe
This resource provides a description of the relationship between Germania and the Roman Empire from the days of the Early Republic, and how these relationships changed as Germanic tribes began to exert pressure and eventually invaded the...
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Alaric
Encyclopedia entry provides detail about Alaric and the sack of Rome. Includes photos, timeline and links to further reading.
Other
The Rise and Fall of the Church of Rome
This site provides an excellent history of the Church and papacy. One section focuses on the Council of Trent, why it came about and the doctrines that were established.
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Stemmata of the House of Severi
A family tree of the Severan rulers of the Roman Empire. No other information is given.
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Constantine I
An essay on the life of Constantine, his relationship with Christianity, the founding of Constantinople, his death, and more.