Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Aelius Spartianus
Fordham University provdides this very detailed study of the life and leadership of Hadrian. It looks at his background, his reign, and his death.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Letters of Pliny the Younger & Emperor Trajan
The actual letters written between Pliny and the Emperor about the issue of early Christianity. It was the first time the Romans recognized the religion as separate from Judaism.
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Diocletian
This is a biographical history of Diocletian and the Rome of his time. Includes links to other Roman subjects.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History of Ancient Rome for Kids: The Roman Emperors
Kids learn about the emperors of Ancient Rome on this site. After the fall of the Roman Republic, these powerful leaders ruled much of the known world.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Emperor Nero
History for kids provides an overview of the life and controversial leaderhip of the Roman emperor Nero who served in the 1st Century AD.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Roman Emperors
History for Kids presents a history of Rome during the period of transformation from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. Students learn about this time period, the powers of an emperor, as well as some of the more famous emperors in...
Other
The History of Italy
This site provides a detailed history of the Italians and their role in European history.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Damnatio Memoriae Roman Sanctions Against Memory
Damnatio memoriae is a term we use to describe a Roman phenomenon in which the government condemned the memory of a person who was seen as a tyrant, traitor, or another sort of enemy to the state. The images of such condemned figures...
A&E Television
History.com: How Ancient Rome Thrived During Pax Romana
After decades of political dysfunction, civil wars and assassinations that caused the Roman Republic's downfall, Ancient Rome flourished during two centuries of relative tranquility and prosperity known as the Pax Romana (Latin for...
PBS
Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Who's Who in Roman History
For this lesson, students produce a classroom documentary about important historical figures from the Roman Empire. They will also create posters to be part of a classroom timeline showing when each of these people lived and their impact...
The History Cat
The History Cat: The Roman Empire
The Roman Republic was ruled by emperors for over 400 years. Learn interesting details about the most famous one, Caesar Augustus.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Nero and the Great Fire
Dio Cassius' history of the Great Fire of Rome in 64 CE and Nero's role in the event are recounted.
PBS
Pbs: Claudius
This site contains an interesting account of the life of Claudius. Includes quotes from ancient and modern historians, as well as a scathing description of his second wife, Agrippina.
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.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Eutropius
Fordham University gives a brief selection by Eutropius about the reign of Marcus Aurelius. Describes him as a very pious and generous man, despite all his power and the problems he faced.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Frederick Barbarossa
History for Kids presents a brief history of Frederick Barbarossa, an influential emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, also known as Frederick I. Barbarossa ruled from 1155 to the year he died in 1190 and was famous for his military might...
Other
The Thirty Years War: Summary of the Thirty Years War
This site gives a very clear introduction to the Thirty Years War. You can click on any of the sub-headings for more detailed information.
PBS
Timeline of Peter and Paul
A timeline that is a part of a PBS documentary about Peter and Paul. The timeline shows what is happening in the Roman Empire at the same time as events in the Jewish communities.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Ban on Lay Investitures
Contains the full text of Gregory VII's decrees which banned lay investiture.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Lay Investitures Forbidden
Contains the full text of Gregory VII's decree banning investitures.
PBS
Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: The Roman Empire: Who Are You?
Take this quiz to learn which Roman emperor you are most like.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Julius Caesar
Explore the biography of Julius Caesar from Ancient Rome on this site. Study the first Christain Roman emperor.
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.
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.
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