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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.
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History of Ancient Rome for Kids: The Arena and Entertainment
Kids learn about the arena and entertainment of the ancient Romans. They watched gladiators fight, animals, and theater in the Colosseum of Rome.
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.
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
The Etruscan Virtual Museum
Very detailed site featuring a history of the Etruscan people and descriptions of daily life through a tour of an Etruscan city. Highlights the accomplishments of these people and why their civilization faded. Lots of pictures of ancient...
Other
Gladiator: The Real Story
This personal site is an account that examines the movie "Gladiator," and compares it to what actually happened in Roman history. There is information about Marcus Aurelius and his son, Commodus.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: The Colosseum
History for kids provides an overview of ancient Rome's Colosseum, including information about the history, structure, utility and its significance today as a modern icon of Rome's past.
BBC
Bbc: Gladiator: Dressed to Kill
Dress a Roman for battle in the Roman Colosseum. Choose carefully! The type of armor or weapons you choose could lead to victory or death.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Spartacus
Explore the biography of Spartacus from Ancient Rome. Learn about the gladiator who led a slave revolt.
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.
Curated OER
Gladiator
A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography.
Curated OER
Gladiator Umpire
A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography.
Curated OER
Gladiator
A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography.