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...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: The Ancient City of Petra
Explore the story and history of the ancient city of Petra.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Ammianus Marcellinus (C.330 395 Ce)
Fordham University provides translation of a commentary by the Greek historian Ammianus Marcellinus that criticizes everything about the 4th century Roman life, from overeating to bad driving.
BBC
Bbc: History: Hadrian's Wall
A pictorial tour of Hadrian's Wall, this features a dozen pictures of the wall and the forts that were built into the wall. Click on "Find Out More," to get a print bibliography. Archived.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History of Ancient Rome for Kids: The City of Rome
Kids learn about the city of Ancient Rome on this site. This famous city was the center of the Roman empire which ruled much of the known world for centuries.
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.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Early Roman Civilization, 753 509 Bc
A lecture on the early Roman civilization.
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.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Byzantine Empire
Wikipedia entry on the Byzantine Empire addresses its history, the split with Rome, invasions and migrations from the East, its culture, and the empire's eventual decline and fall.
Boise State University
Boise State University: Byzantine Empire: An Outline
Annotated outline of the history of the Byzantine Empire.
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: The Dark Ages
[Free Registration/Login Required] Primary and secondary source documents, timeline, PowerPoint, and lesson plan reinforcing life during the Dark Ages in Europe. Over several days students will come to understand all aspects of this...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: The Origins of Archaeology
An account which describes the work of Renaissance scholars to "reconstruct," ancient Rome and its architecture. A number of Renaissance manuscripts are shown. Click on "From collection to Reconstruction" (bottom of page) to go to next...
Other
The Emergence of the Augustan Age
This site provides basic information in outline form about the time from the death of Caesar to Octavian's triumphs after the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra. Site assumes that you know most of the major names in Roman history. Written by...
University of Virginia
Ancient Reconstruction of the Pompeii Forum
A scholarly investigation into the question of why the Romans did not repair the Forum in Pompeii after the earthquake of 62 C.E (17 years before the eruption of Mt Vesuvius).
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.
Boise State University
Boise State University: The Roman Revolution: The Second Triumvirate
This is part of a history presentation. It discusses Octavian, the Second Triumvirate, and the division of the Roman possessions into three zones. Click through each page to the Battle of Actium and the reasons for the final demise of...
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Ancient Rome
A history teacher has shared his ideas for teaching and getting learners excited about ancient Rome.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ancient Roman Coin
Coin of the old Roman Empire.
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.
Other
Turizm.net: A Great Empire: The Byzantines
A brief history of the founding of the Eastern Roman Empire, now known as the Byzantine Empire.
Other
Ancient Roman History Timeline
Narrative timeline highlights the people, especially authors, who shaped and chronicled the events of Ancient Rome. Offers specific links to outside sources with most entries. Most entries are highlighted with pictures and primary text...
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: The Reign of Marcus Aurelius (Ad 161 180)
Read this entry from William Morey's 1901 text to find out about Marcus Aurelius, one of the five good emperors, who was known as a philosopher.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Circus Maximus
History for Kids teaches us about the history of Circus Maximus, built for chariot races in ancient Rome and used as model for other stadiums built across the Roman Empire.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: In Old Pompeii
Use this lesson to take students on a virtual field trip to the ruins of Pompeii to explore everyday life, art and culture in ancient Roman times. Students will then use what they learned about the history and destruction of Pompeii to...
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