Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Plan of Fora of Julius, Augustus, and Nerva, 46 Bc to Ad 113
This is a map showing the imperial forums built in Rome from 46 BC to AD 113, in particular the ones built for Augustus, Caesar, and Nerva.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology provides the complete text of Shakespeare's works. Content also includes a search engine (for looking up words and/or phrases), a chronological and alphabetical listing of his plays, a collection...
University of Victoria (Canada)
University of Victoria: Shakespeare's Life and Times
This resource deals with Shakespeare's life, society, drama, art, music, politics and history of that time. The full text to many of Shakespeare's plays is also included.
Franco Cavazzi
Illustrated History of the Roman Empire: Home Page
This overview of the Roman Empire is organized by chapters, which include The Founding, The Kings, The Republic, Early Emperors, The Decline, The Collapse, Constantinople, Religion, Society, and The Army. Content includes several maps,...
Other
Alexandria: A Historical Outline
The Hellenic Electronic Center offers extensive information about Alexandria starting with its founding by Alexander to contemporary times. Describes the achievements of the city and its decline because of other sea routes for trade.
TES Global
Tes: Shakespeare and Imperial Rome
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ideas bank from the British Museum provides background information about Rome throughout the years and the connections to Shakespeare's works making it a good resource for cross-curricular...
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: William Shakespeare
Here find links to the full texts of William Shakespeare's plays as well as study guides. (Note: Some of the links may no longer work.)
Other
Rome Guide's Look at Circus Maximus
This site gives a brief history of the Circus Maximus and draws comparisons to similar venues of then and today. Also has pictures.
PBS
Pbs: How Art Made the World: Political Art of Augustus
The PBS series, titled "How Art Made the World," explains how a sculptural portrait of Augustus, the famous "Augustus of Prima Porta," was designed to further the political goals of Rome's first emperor. An excellent site for examining...
Read Works
Read Works: Ancient Rome and Byzantium the Forum
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Roman Forum. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Senses Of Cinema
Senses of Cinema: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
This article describes the life and work of director Joseph Mankiewicz whose great list of films includes "All About Eve." Includes scenes from his films and links for futher learning.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian Biography: Cleopatra Vii
Kids learn about the biography of Cleopatra VII of Ancient Egypt. The last Pharaoh and friends of Romans Julius Caesar and Marc Antony.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Trier
Wikipedia, a publically-maintained wiki, offers information on the German city of Trier, including its well-preserved Roman buildings, city gate, and baths. There are images and external links, as well.
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
Shakespeare Resource Center: Shakespeare's Grammar
This site provides a searchable glossary of over 2100 words from Shakespeare's works.
Other
Classzone: The Roman Empire [Pdf]
This e-textbook outlines the creation of the Roman Empire, and how it transformed Roman government, society, economy, and culture.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
Shakespeare site that includes the texts of all of Shakespeare's plays. Shakespeare's other work is listed, but texts are not available. RL.11-12.10a/b Text Complexity
Fun Trivia
Fun Trivia: Shakespeare Trivia Quizzes
On this site, Shakespearean quizzes and Shakespearean trivia collections are found. There are 29 folders of content associated with Shakepeare plays and facts.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Aedile
Encyclopedia entry with illustrations and timeline describes the role of Aedile in the Roman Republic.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Rome
Delves into the history of Ancient Rome from the founding in 753 BCE to the beginning of the Roman Empire.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: History Mysteries: Rome
Join Sir Dig-a-Lot and Rohan on their brief journey through the history of Rome.
Franco Cavazzi
The Roman Empire: Marcus Licinius Crassus (D. 53 Bc)
This site explains how Crassus gained power in Rome, raised an army, became governor of Syria, and was eventually murdered.
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...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Fault of Our Stars" by John Green
Hazel has been diagnosed with cancer and has a sullen outlook on life. She meets Augustus, whose love and friendship brings her across the world and around again -- in more than one way. Selected (6) reading passages (grades 8-12) to...
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