This is a biographical history of Diocletian and the Rome of his time. Includes links to other Roman subjects.

The Colosseum is a symbol of Roman strength and cruelty. It is a testimony to the achievements the Romans made to architecture and engineering. Examine the colosseum from its construction to its use in the cruel games Romans used to...

Launch the animation to see how the Ancient Roman Colosseum was constructed and what occurred in each area. Archived.

A detailed lesson plan designed to teach students about the republican form of government established by the Romans in their early history and also how it relates to American government today.

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

Wikipedia's encyclopedia entry for Rome, the capital city of Italy, which became the capital during the days of the Roman Republic. Links are also provided for additional information on related subjects.

Comparing Roman and Greek architecture? Unearth new resources for teaching about the methods of development in these ancient cities.

This site from the Fordham University provides lots of information on the three slave revolts that occurred in ancient Rome. Very thorough, drawing from ancient historical texts.

Here at this site from Ancient History Sourcebook at Fordham University is an English version of ancient Roman poet Horace's poem, "The Secular Hymn."

Take a virtual field trip to the Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, an oval amphitheater in the center of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of travertine, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it is the largest amphitheater ever...

This TheatreHistory.com page talks about Greek and Roman tragedies. Includes links from within the text.

Rome strengthens her position on the Italian peninsula, defeating her neighbors, and establishing a method of incorporating and governing colonies which she will use in her future expansion.

This section of William Morey's 1901 textbook discusses the culture of Rome under Augustus' reign.

This World Heritage website looks at Rome's historic center and the Basilica of St. Paul's Outside the Walls. Found here are a description, maps, documentation, photos, videos, and any indicators of threats to their integrity.

Rome begins her expansion beyond the Italian peninsula with the First Punic War against Carthage. See why Carthage was such a formidable foe.

In this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook, he shows the changes Augustus made in the government of Rome as the empire was being established.

Find out about the infamous Nero, the burning of Rome, and his persecution of the Christians in this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook.

This article gives a description of the important later Etruscan kings. The history is still based on legend, but the influence of the Etruscan people can be seen in the development of Rome.

Rome's power is challenged by kingdoms in the East, especially Philip V of Macedonia. After three wars against Macedonia and one against Antiochus of Syria, Rome shows her strength.

Interactive Nolli Map introduces students to Rome and the structure of its urban form based on the work of eighteenth-century Italian architect Giambattista Nolli. Using the map engine, navigate through the city at a variety of scales,...

In William Morey's 1901 textbook, he discusses the changes in Rome after Caesar's assassination, and the Second Triumvirate.

The seven hills of Rome are shown on two maps, showing the hills and their relation to neighboring lands on the Italian peninsula. There is a brief discussion on the geographic importance of the hills.

Read about Rome's final consolidation of all the towns on the Italian peninsula, from the Rubicon to to the Strait of Sicily. The war against Pyrrhus gives us the ironic statement of a Pyrrhic victory.

Explores what one would find in a Roman kitchen, how the Romans cooked their food and what equipment a Roman kitchen would have.