PBS
Pbs Teachers: Roman Empire (Lesson Plans)
Find eight video-enhanced lesson plans to enrich a study of the Roman empire, from the producers of the four-part PBS documentary "Roman Empire in the First Century." The lessons take students on multidisciplinary explorations of the...
Stanford University
Stanford University: Orbis: Stanford Geospatial Network Model of the Roman World
ORBIS is an incredibly complex, and fascinating, geospatial compilation of 751 Roman sites over an area close to 4 million square miles. The model attempts to shed insight into how the Roman Empire functioned as a whole, and how it was...
Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: Roman Empire: The Roman Timeline
Review this comprehensive timeline from the Roman Empire 55 BC-122 AD. Enhance study with the additional activities and an investigation of a Roman soldier.
Franco Cavazzi
Roman Empire: The City of Rome
At this site from the Roman Empire, The Forum is explained, from its early beginnings to the later days of the Republic. This site colorfully describes the people, shops, markets, and the "Subura."
National Geographic
National Geographic: Republic to Empire: Government in Ancient Rome
Study two governments in Ancient Roman history and consider the differences and similarities which impacted the societies.
PBS
Nova: Roman Baths
Great site from PBS on the Roman baths. Includes a very interesting section on what a day at the baths would include through an interactive map. Also has a game in which you construct a bath.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Fall of the Roman Empire in the West
From Edward Gibbon's "The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire," this is a comprehensive discussion of the reasons for the collapse of the western Roman Empire.
Franco Cavazzi
Roman Empire: Roman Religion
This site describes the Roman religion. It explains the gods and goddesses and their origins, prayer and sacrifice, offices of the state religion, festivals, and the beginning of Christianity.
Franco Cavazzi
History of the Roman Empire: Roman Dress
Describes in detail the clothing worn by people in the Roman times, with particular emphasis on the toga, giving its size and color, directions on draping it, and occasions for wearing it. Also included is information on footwear and...
Franco Cavazzi
Roman empire.net: The Working Day
This page details the average day of the Romans, including imports, industry, and trades.
Franco Cavazzi
Roman Empire: Roman Food and Drink
This page deals with what and how the Romans ate and includes lists of foods they used, foods unavailable to them, food preparation notes, and military ration information.
The Newberry Library
Shakespeare's Romans: Politics and Ethics in Julius Caesar and Coriolanus
Informative learning excercise using Shakespeare's Roman plays to analyze the impact of Classical Roman history on the people of Renaissance England.
PBS
Pbs.org: The Roman Empire in the First Century
Students will learn about Roman architecture, technology, and medicine by becoming teachers for a day. Students will participate in a class discussion about Rome's contributions in these areas and then work in small groups to become...
Franco Cavazzi
Roman empire.net: Roman Army Pictures
This site from Roman-Empire.net provides an illustration and brief description of the types of Roman soldiers, Roman forts, and siege engines.
Other
Siteseen Ltd: Causes for the Fall of the Roman Empire
This article addresses the many reasons why the world's greatest superpower of the 4th century, the Roman Empire, crumbled and fell. Many reasons are discussed in detail, including the spread of Christianity, the invasion of various...
Franco Cavazzi
The Roman Empire: Gaius Marius & His Roman Army Reforms
This site from The Roman Empire explores Gaius Marius' role in reforming the Roman Army. Content includes a detailed biography. The article continues with Sulla and the Social wars, the decline of the Republic, and the end of the Republic.
Other
Collapse and Germanization of the Roman Empire: Upheaval in the West
Describes many factors leading up to the deposition of Romulus Augustulus by Odovacar, marking the traditional fall of the Roman Empire.
Franco Cavazzi
The Roman Empire: Romulus Augustulus
A description of the reign of Romulus Augustulus during the years of AD 475-476, how he came to power, and how he was deposed. Interesting site on the history of the fall of the Roman Empire.
PBS
Frontline: From Jesus to Christ: Religion in the Roman World
Article examines the various religious options that were available to Roman and non-Romans living in the empire.
BBC
Bbc Bitesize: History: Roman Empire: What Was Life Like in the Roman Army?
Learning module from BBC Primary History for study of the Romans and Roman Army. Engaging and interactive site for primary students. Includes activities, photos, videos, and links to supplemental material.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Five Good Emperors: Reign of Trajan
This passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook tells about Trajan, one of Rome's greatest rulers. Included is a chart showing all the Roman provinces and the dates they were acquired.
Other
The Roman World 509 b.c. To a.d. 180
This narrative site provides great overview to life in ancient Rome and Roman history. The geography, early settlers, Roman monarchy, Roman conquest of Italy are all mentioned.
Franco Cavazzi
The Roman Pantheon/ Roman Gods
A complete list of all the Roman Gods and Goddesses. The site contains the name of the God or Goddess, a picture, and the characteristics of the deity.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Ancient Rome
Learn about the art of ancient Rome in this historical overview and image gallery of Roman art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.