Friesian School
Friesian School: Successors of Rome: Francia, 447 Present
The Friesian School gives a description of the Kings and Emperors of France and the Frank influence in northern Europe. There are also detailed maps.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Emperor Diocletian
Article provides a description of the life and rule of the Emperor Diocletian.
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.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Edicts of Toleration
This site contains information on two important religious edicts given by Roman emperors relating to Christianity and its role as a persecuted religion in ancient Rome.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Augustus and the Roman World
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, explains Augustus' administration of the three parts of the Roman Empire, Rome, Italy, and the provinces.
Vroma Project
V Roma Project: Caligula: Historical Background
This resource presents a biography of Gaius, known as Caligula, the third emperor of Rome. Written in timeline form, it gives literary and artistic evidence about his life. It stresses the lack of credible information about his life and...
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.
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Alphabetical Imperial Index
This is an alphabetized, comprehensive list of Roman emperors and their families, each connected to a linked site.
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Index
The Online Encyclopedia of Roman Emperors provides a complete list of Roman emperors. Click on the desired name to read an illustrated biographical note.
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.
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Nero
Biography of Nero contains good, balanced information about this often misunderstood emperor.
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.
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.
PBS
Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Mapping an Empire
In this lesson, students will compare a map of the Roman Empire in 44 BC with one of the Roman Empire in 116 AD. Using these two maps as a reference, students will use critical reading skills to learn about the expansion of the Roman...
PBS
Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Who's Who in Roman History
In 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...
Other
Wesley Center for Applied Theology: Epistle of Marcus Aurelius
A primary source document written by the great Emperor in which he gives thanks to the Christians for his winning a battle.
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Roman Emperors: Romulus Augustulus
Two views on the biography of Romulus Augustulus, his life, reign, and deposition.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: Ancient Rome
This is a collection of 13 Grade-Leveled texts (6-11) on the topic Ancient Rome. Ancient Rome was one of the most influential republics and empires in recorded history. Learn more about how the republic and empire emerged and about the...
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.
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.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Reorganization of Empire: The Reign of Constantine
In this entry from William Morey's 1901 textbook you will read about Constantine and the changes he made that had a lasting effect on the Roman Empire.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Decline of the Empire: The Illyrian Emperors
In this article from the 1901 textbook by William Morey, you can read that the Roman empire had a period of stability before its further decline.
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.
Vroma Project
V Roma Project: Augustus and Tiberius: Historical Background
This resource presents detailed information, formatted in a timeline, about Augustus and his successor, Tiberius. It features coin evidence along with genealogy charts. Click the link for the diagram and slide show that describe the...