Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Augustus Caesar and the Pax Romana
This site provides a lecture about Augustus Caesar and the Pax Romana. The first part of the lecture is about his life and triumphs.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Augustus
Illustrated encyclopedia tells the story of Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of Rome. Includes a timeline and links to related content.
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: Augustus
[Free Registration/Login Required] What kind of leader was Caesar Augustus? Chew on this question while integrating this lesson and presentation during classroom study on Roman history.
California State University
Life of Augustus by Nicolaus of Damascus
Clayton M. Hall's 1923 translation of a very detailed biography of Augustus by Nicolaus of Damascus.
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,...
Robin Chew
Lucid Cafe: Augustus First Roman Emperor
A brief overview of the life and accomplishments of Augustus (Octavian).
PBS
Pbs: How Art Made the World: Political Art of Augustus
The PBS series, titled "How Art Made the World," explains how a sculptural portrait of Augustus, the famous "Augustus of Prima Porta," was designed to further the political goals of Rome's first emperor. An excellent site for examining...
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.
PBS
Pbs: The Roman Empire in the First Century
Discover Rome during the first century in this brilliant and detailed website Included is a timeline and description of the emperors, an explanation of social roles, and a wonderful description of life in Roman times including family,...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Augustus
Kids learn about the biography of Caesar Augustus on this site. Learn about the first emperor of Rome, Octavian was the nephew of Julius Caesar.
US Department of Justice
Attorneys General of the United States: Caesar A. Rodney
A short biography of Caesar A. Rodney, the Attorney General from 1807 to 1811.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Augustus Caesar
(63 BC - AD 14) Founder of the Roman Empire
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Augustus Caesar
(63 BC-14) Founder of the Roman Empire
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Augustus Caesar
(63-14 BCE) Founder of the Roman Empire
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Imperial Fora
A series of public spaces in Rome called fora were built by Roman emperors and contained monumental art and architecture. View examples and read descriptions of Imperial fora built by Julius Caesar and Augustus.
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.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Italia Up to the Time of Augustus, 27 Bc
A map of Italy prior to the ascension of Augustus Caesar in 27 BC. The map shows the Roman territories of the peninsula south of the Alps and east of the River Varus (Var), and includes the islands of Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily, the...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Plan of Fora of Julius, Augustus, and Nerva, 46 Bc to Ad 113
This is a map showing the imperial forums built in Rome from 46 BC to AD 113, in particular the ones built for Augustus, Caesar, and Nerva.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Italy Divided by Augustus Into Eleven Regions, 7 Bc
A map of Roman Italy, or Italia in 7 BC, when, according to Pliny the Elder, Augustus Caesar divided Italia into eleven regions (regiones), Latium et Campania (I), Apulia et Calabria (II), Lucania et Brutii (III), Samnium (IV), Picenum...
Curated OER
Bbc History: Ancient History: Romans: Roman Religions: Statue of Augustus
Portrait sculture of Augustus.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sculpture of Augustus
Augustus, born Gaius Octavius Thurinus, was adopted by his great-uncle Julius Caesar in 44 BC, and between then and 27 BC was officially named Gaius Julius Caesar. After 27 BC, he was named Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus. Because of the...
PBS
Pbs: The Roman Empire in the First Century: Timeline
A timeline of major events within the Roman Empire.