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Air Pano: Roman Colosseum, Italy: 360 Degree Aerial Panoramas
A breathtaking aerial tour of the Roman Colosseum. Click on any of thirteen images on the right side for different vantage points.
BBC
Bbc: The Colosseum: Building the Arena of Death
Launch the animation to see how the Ancient Roman Colosseum was constructed and what occurred in each area. Archived.
Other
History View: Roman Colosseum
Take a virtual field trip to the Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, an oval amphitheater in the center of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of travertine, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it is the largest amphitheater ever...
Franco Cavazzi
Roman Empire Net: Pictorial Tour of Rome
This is a picture album of sites in Rome. Each site name listed links to a picture with a brief description.
ArtLex
Art Lex: Roman Art
Artlex.com surveys Roman art and artists with text and illustrated examples. Features include links to related terms, concepts, art examples, and the like.
Other
Leo Masuda: History of Roman Architecture
The Leo Masuda Architectonic Research pages offer a history of Roman architecture. Click on the pictures for lists of information on each example.
BBC
Bbc: The Colosseum: Emblem of Rome
The Colosseum is a symbol of Roman strength and cruelty. It is a testimony to the achievements the Romans made to architecture and engineering. Examine the colosseum from its construction to its use in the cruel games Romans used to...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Colosseum
Wikipedia offers detailed information on the Roman Colosseum, an amphitheater built in ancient Rome. Provides information on how it was built, what it was used for, and numerous images.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Roman Gladiators
Learn all about gladiators, how to become one, the different types, the Imperial gladiatorial games, the Colosseum, and life as a gladiator.
Read Works
Read Works: Ancient Rome and Byzantium: Meet Me at the Coliseum
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Roman Coliseum. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Roman Culture, Gladiators
North Park University provides a page on Roman Gladiators and the Colosseum. Includes image and links to more Roman Culture information.
University at Buffalo
University of Buffalo: Maecenas, Images of Ancient Greece and Rome: Colosseum
This site is an archive of 20 photographs taken of the Colosseum of Rome. Both exterior and interior photos.
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.
Other
Virtual Rome: Welcome to the Eternal City
Take a tour of Virtual Rome. See virtual panoramas such as the Roman Colosseum, St. Peter and the Vatican, the Roman Forum and the Aventine.
Bluffton University
Bluffton University: Images of the Colosseum
This site from the Bluffton College displays images of the Colosseum both exterior and interior.
City University of New York
Brooklyn College: Roman Amphitheaters
A short history of the Roman amphitheater, the most famous being the Colosseum located in Rome itself. These structures were used for public games such as gladiator contests.
Other
Leo Masuda Architectonic Office: Roman Architecture
The Leo Masuda Architectonic Office provides a history of Roman architecture. Select a specific building for a general description of its architecture.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Roman Colosseum for Kids
History Questions: Colosseum Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Other
The History of the Colosseum
Gives a detailed history on the origins, building and use of the Colosseum in Rome. Also has information on the architecture, games etc., a very complete explanation.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: Ancient Roman Art and Architecture
Take a tour with Sir Dig-a-Lot as he explains features of ancient Roman architecture.
Other
Capitolium.org: Virtual Reconstruction How Rome Was
A great site for a look at how Rome once looked, and also pictures of the ruins as they stand today. Two short films can also be accessed.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Flavian Emperors: Reign of Vespasian
This passage from the 1901 textbook of William Morey discusses the beginning of the Flavian dynasty and its first emperor, Vespasian.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Rome for Kids: The Colosseum
A site about the Colosseum of Ancient Rome. A huge amphitheater for gladiator fights and other entertainment.