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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Leisure and Entertainment in Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has an image of ancient Rome with buildings highlighted, such as theaters and baths, plus descriptions of the different types of theatrical arts: drama, pantomime, and mime. This page was created by Barbara F. McManus of The...
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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Spartacus: Historical Background

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a good chronology of the slave rebellion led by Spartacus. This page was created by Barbara F. McManus of The College of New Rochelle.
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Vroma Project

V Roma: Arch of Septimius Severus

For Students 9th - 10th
Short description and picture of the arch of Septimius Severus found near the Capitoline Hill in the Forum Romanum. Includes the famous story about Caracalla and Geta, Severus' feuding sons.
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Vroma Project

Cambridge History of Eng. And Am. Literature: Longfellow at Harvard

For Students 9th - 10th
Examines Longfellow's position at Harvard, his dissatisfaction with the academic life, and his second marriage. Includes a discussion of one of Longfellow's best-known poems, "A Psalm of Life."