Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: The Reign of Antoninus Pius (Ad 138 161)
In this article from the 1901 textbook by William Morey, you will read about Antoninus Pius, one of the five good emperors, who was the embodiment of paternal autocracy.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Power Point: The Five Good Emperors
Tom Richey uses humor in his slide presentation to informa and enlighten students on the history of Rome and the Five Good Emperors.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Extinction of the Western Empire: Great Invasions
In this article from the 1901 textbook by William Morey, you read about the split of Rome into East and West. and the invasions of swarms of barbarians.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Flavian Emperors: Reign of Titus
William Morey offers a description of the brief reign of Titus in his textbook of 1901.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Grant of a Market at Bremen
Fordham's Medieval Sourcebook contains the text of a decree providing minting rights and protection, issued by Holy Roman Emperor Otto I to the merchants of Bremen, 965 A.D..
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Julian Emperors: Reign of Caligula
Read about the insanity of Caligula in William Morey's 1901 textbook.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Marcus Aurelius Meditations
Ancient History Sourcebook offers the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Antonius, the "philosopher emperor" of Rome. This is one of the few pieces of literature written by a world leader; even more striking is the fact that it is a work of...
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.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Germanic Invasions of Europe
This resource provides a description of the relationship between Germania and the Roman Empire from the days of the Early Republic, and how these relationships changed as Germanic tribes began to exert pressure and eventually invaded the...
Read Works
Read Works: Ancient Rome and Byzantium the Birth of the Byzantine Empire
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about beginning of the Byzantine empire. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Georgetown College: Roman Emperors: The Severi (Ad 193 235)
Page down to The Severi for a list of the Severan Rulers from 193-235 A.D., a very brief summary of their beginnings, and the years they came to power.
Robin Chew
Lucid Cafe: Augustus First Roman Emperor
A brief overview of the life and accomplishments of Augustus (Octavian).
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Bronze Head From a Statue of the Emperor Hadrian
Hadrian (reigned 117-138 C.E.), once a tribune in three different legions of the Roman army and commander of a legion in one of Trajan's wars, was often shown in military uniform. He was clearly keen to project the image of an ever-ready...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Marble Statue of the Emperor Hadrian
The Roman emperor Hadrian is shown here in the himation (a Greek mantle). This unique and well known statue is made up of fragments found in 1861 in the ruins of a temple in the city of Cyrene, in northern Africa.
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Marcus Cocceius Nerva
This article about the first of the Five Good Emperors looks at the reign of Nerva who brought about positive change after a period of chaos.
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.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Emperor or President?
Lesson helps students trace attributes of the United States government to those of ancient Greek democracy.
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Stemmata of the House of Severi
A family tree of the Severan rulers of the Roman Empire. No other information is given.
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Constantine I
An essay on the life of Constantine, his relationship with Christianity, the founding of Constantinople, his death, and more.
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Silver Shekel 2nd Jewish Revolt, Struck Over a Denarius of Hadrian
This silver coin shows how, in an act of defiance against Roman rule, the Jewish population in the province of Judaea over-struck portraits of the Emperor Hadrian with their own symbols. Jerusalem had been destroyed by Roman forces in 70...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Imperial Fora
A series of public spaces in Rome called fora were built by Roman emperors and contained monumental art and architecture. View examples and read descriptions of Imperial fora built by Julius Caesar and Augustus.
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.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Augustus
Illustrated encyclopedia tells the story of Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of Rome. Includes a timeline and links to related content.