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Nova Roma

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to the study and restoration of ancient Roman culture. Site allows student to apply for Roman citizenship and live as a Roman! Delve into the religion, the philosophy, the virtues, the art, and more - of ancient Rome.
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Personal Site: What Is Zoroastrianism?

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the religion is provided along with information about the current status, religious beliefs, texts and more.
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: Josephus Describes the Romans' Sack of Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
A short account written by Josephus, the first century Jewish historian on the events that took place during the Jewish rebellion against the Romans.
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Chinavista: Chongyang Festival

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by Chinavista gives great information on the Chongyang Festival. The Chongyang Festival has been an important festival since ancient times. The story of Chongyang and how the customs were created are...
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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: Classical Greece: Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the religion and gods and goddesses of ancient Greece.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: The Holy Crusades

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a very interesting description of the Crusades from an objective viewpoint. Read about the impact of Christian-Muslim conflict in the Middle East during this period. Original text from that time is also included.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: The Jolja' Cave Project (2001)

For Students 9th - 10th
Three caves containing pre-Columbian artifacts, murals, and hieroglyphs are documented in this report. Also of interest is commentary on the reports of modern Ch'ol Mayans with regard to ancient belief and current religious belief.
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University of Chicago

University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Question of Identity

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module considers questions of identity among populations of the Middle East, both ancient and modern, in terms of their ethnicities, language spoken, religious affiliation, and gender.
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Friesian School

Fresian School: Rome and Romania

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, which is provided for by the Fresian School, covers a large part of Roman history, but pays particular attention to the reign and effects of Emperor Nero.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Book of the Dead

For Students 4th - 6th
Explains the meaning and role of the ancient Egyptian 'Book of the Dead.'
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Canopic Jars

For Students 4th - 6th
Explains the role of canopic jars in ancient Egyptian burial customs.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: India History and Timeline Overview

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of India including early civilizations, religions, Gupta empire, Mughal Empire, British rule, independence, Gandhi, and current events.
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University of Illinois: The Early Centuries of the Greek Roman East

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of the Romiosini, or Greek Middle Ages and the development of the Greek-Roman east. The article is divided into two different sections. The first section includes the foundation of Constantinople as a means to...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Fall of the Roman Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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The Mysterious Etruscans Pre Roman Civilisation in Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of many aspects of Etruscan life: religion, engineering, clothing, territory.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: The Impact of Luther and the Radical Reformation

For Students 9th - 10th
Review history with this site to see how Luther attracted a following to form Lutheranism. Learn how Luther's teaching came at the right time and made people leave the Roman Church. Understand that Luther preached peace and didn't...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Mithraic Mysteries

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides information on Mithraism, a secret mystery religion of the Roman Empire.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Art of the First Cities

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about art history in Mesopotamia and its surrounding regions, circa 3000 B.C. Explore the history of the region through various topics including cities, rulers and religious vestments.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Etruscans

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for kids website presents an overview of the history of the pre-Roman Etruscan civilization who inhabited the area in modern day Tuscany. Students learn about government, military, culture and religion.
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Curated OER

Bbc History: Ancient History: Romans: Roman Religions: Vestal Virgin

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Roman scuplture of a vestal virgin, third century A.D.
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The British Museum

Ancient Egypt: Osiris

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the Egyptian god of the underworld, Osiris. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: The Credibility of Josephus

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of what happend at the siege of Masada where, according to the ancient Jewish historian the Jewish fighters destroyed the palace and killed themselves rather than be taken by the Romans. The author argues that the...
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Christianity

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the Christian religion, the province of Judea, the story of Jesus, belief system, persecution by the Romans, the spread of Christianity, and the different Christian sects that have evolved.
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Curated OER

Ancient Egyptian Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides in-depth information about the religion in Ancient Egypt. Religion is detailed in terms of early beliefs, major cults, the development of a national religion, the role of the King, and life after death.

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