Curated OER
social Studies: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorow
Sixth graders take an Internet trip back in time to explore ancient cultures. Working in teams, they assume the roles of theologian, cartographer, economist, political analyst, and anthropologist. The same groups then create time...
Curated OER
European Tour: History and Tradition
Students explore the Sistine Chapel. In this European history lesson, students watch "Sistine Chapel Frescoes: Scenes from Genesis." Students then discuss the Vatican and the role of the Pope. Students then visit a website to take a...
Curated OER
Europe in the Middle Ages
Students focus on the development of European civilization during the Middle Ages in Europe through this series of lessons. They develop an awareness for time and place, explain the complex nature of cultures, and real and mythical...
Other
Maps of Ancient Rome
This ancient history site features maps of Rome from just the "seven hills" to the entire city plan with the areas labeled in Latin.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Introduction the Land and the People
This is the introductory chapter of Morey's 1901 textbook on Roman History. It sets out the geography of Italy and the Italic tribes who lived there. The text is old, but surprisingly easy to read and packs in a lot of information.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Beginnings of Rome: The Situation of Rome
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.
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.
Stanford University
Orbis: The Stanford Geospatial Network Model of the Roman World
A geospatial model mapping the roads and trade routes of the Roman world reconstructs the time and cost associated with travel and trade around 200 CE.
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Rome and Its Seven Hills
This online map shows Rome, the seven hills, the roads that lead into Rome, and major buildings. Labeled in Latin, but easy to figure out.
Franco Cavazzi
Roman empire.net: Roman Empire Map
This site from Roman-Empire.net provides an interactive map of the Roman Empire. The expanse of the empire can be viewed by dates. The site can be searched by Provinces, Territories, Tribes, Towns, Cities, or Barbarian Incursions.
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...
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Roman Domination of the Mediterranean
This map, which is provided for by the University of Calgary, displays the extent of the territories governed by the Roman Republic in 86 BC.
Other
Ministry of Culture and Communication: Paris, a Roman City
Explore the history of Paris (or Lutetia, as the ancient Romans called it) by following archaeological remnants and still-extant traces of its earlier inhabitants. Paris, A Roman City, focuses principally on the Roman phase of the city's...
Franco Cavazzi
Roman Empire: The City of Rome
At this site from the Roman Empire, The Forum is explained, from its early beginnings to the later days of the Republic. This site colorfully describes the people, shops, markets, and the "Subura."
University of Calgary
U Calgary: Italy During the Decline of the Etruscan League and the Rise of Rome
A map showing the relative small size of Rome in relation to its neighbors in 380 BC. The Greek colonies are shown at the foot of the boot of Italy, the Etruscan League is to the north and the Italic Tribes to the east.
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Second Temple Period
This site from the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides an article on the history of one part of Jerusalem called the "Upper City," during the period of King Herod and into the Roman period. Includes a nice description of a house...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Catholicity in Canada
This entry from the Catholic Encyclopedia traces the history of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada from New France to discussions of state-funded schooling. Please note that the Catholic Encyclopedia is a historic reference document...
Other
Parco Del Delta / the Po River
A comprehensive description of the Po River, the largest river in Italy.
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Imfa: The Palace Fortress of King Herod
An account of the combined palace and fortress of King Herod located near Jerusalem. Give descriptions of the palace itself and how it was used during the revolt against Rome in 70 B.C.E.
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel Mfa: Temples of Jerusalem in Islam
This site from the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides an article which discusses the role of the Temples of Jerusalem in the religion Islam and whether or not they existed. This argument has been used in the negotiations between...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Parthia: The Forgotten Empire
The Parthian Empire lasted for five hundred years and have been mostly forgotten, despite their prowess in the Middle East. Their kingdom began in 247 BC when Arsaces I was elected as King of Parni. They were the only civilization that...
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Imfa: Jerusalem the Eternal City
A pictorial tour from Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the most famous of Jerusalem's archaeological sites starting with the "City of David," and ending with the "Western Wall," the only wall of the temple mount left standing after...
The Wharton Group
Discover France: La Provence
An overview of the French region of Provence. Five chapters cover history, language, geography, climate, cities and regions of Provence, cuisine, and even a little Roman Civilization history. It gives nice overviews on the principal...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Vatican City State
Comprehensive reference tool that takes you on a virtual trip to the Vatican. Much background details are given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available...