Learn all about the history of Rome. See the great buildings and popular Roman achievements. Meet famous Romans and learn what makes them famous.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Roman Coliseum. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Learn all about the history of Rome. See the great buildings and popular Roman achievements. Meet famous Romans and learn what makes them famous.

A short description on the status of Roman doctors. They were not regarded very highly since they cured so few people.

Kids learn about the Gods and Mythology of Ancient Rome on this site. Taken from the Greeks, the Romans had gods such as Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, and more.

What words would you need to know about the Romans? Find them here with the glossary and terms of Ancient Rome on this site.

Students can study the events and timeline of Ancient Rome on this site. Learn about how this powerful civilization ruled much of Europe for many centuries.

Kids learn about the City of Pompeii of Ancient Rome which was destroyed by the eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius.

Take a tour with Sir Dig-a-Lot and learn about an ancient war hero, Hannibal, who fought against the Roman Empire in the Second Punic War.

A history teacher has shared his ideas for teaching and getting young scholars excited about ancient Rome.

Kids learn about Romulus and Remus the legendary twin brothers who founded the city of Ancient Rome on this site.

Teachers looking to enhance their lessons on Ancient Rome, peruse through the reading ideas and study guides offered through MIT.

A brief description of the role of the Lares in Roman households and religion. Also mentions the Penates, another type of household god. Discusses the types of Lares and their worship.

A brief description of Mercury, the Roman god of trade, profit, merchants, and travelers.

Explore the biography of Julius Caesar from Ancient Rome on this site. Study the first Christain Roman emperor.

This site from the Encyclopedia Mythica provides information on the god known as Jupiter. It discusses, in the second paragraph, his temple on the Capitol. The information is not in-depth at all, but it is very interesting and worth...

If you look up at the sky on a clear night, you may see a red dot among the stars. This dot is Mars, named in ancient times after the Roman god of war. Although no one has ever visited this red planet, we know a lot about it. This site...

This site provides a quick explanation of Hera's (Roman name "Juno") role in the Olympian society. Her symbols and domain are also revealed.

Join Sir Dig-a-Lot and Rohan on their brief journey through the history of Rome.

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Read a transcript from Voice of America's Making of a Nation series dealing with the election of 1928 between Herbert Hoover and Al Smith. You will read about the issues in the election and find that many national issues span time and...

Find two lesson plans designed to accompany the PBS documentary "Peter and Paul and the Christian Revolution" that are particularly well suited to the study of the spread of Christianity. Young scholars will research Christianity,...