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.

A description of the reign of Romulus Augustulus during the years of AD 475-476, how he came to power, and how he was deposed. Interesting site on the history of the fall of the Roman Empire.

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

History for Kids presents overview of the Visigoth leader, Alaric I, who rose to prominence in the Roman Army and is responsible for the sack of Rome. Teacher resources included.

This brief article details the rise and fall of the Ostrogoths, a Germanic tribe of the fifth and sixth centuries.