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Gladiator: The Real Story
This personal site is an account that examines the movie "Gladiator," and compares it to what actually happened in Roman history. There is information about Marcus Aurelius and his son, Commodus.
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Web Gallery of Art: Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius
An image of "Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius", created by Filarete in 1465 (Bronze, glazed and gilded, height 37 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Marcus Aurelius Distributing Bread to the People
An image of "Marcus Aurelius Distributing Bread to the People", created by Joseph-Marie Vien in 1765 (Oil on canvas, 300 x 301 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Equestrian Statuette of Marcus Aurelius
An image of "Equestrian Statuette of Marcus Aurelius", created by Antico from 1500-10 (Bronze, partly gilded, silver incrustations, height 39 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Bust of Marcus Aurelius as a Boy
An image of "Bust of Marcus Aurelius as a Boy", created by Massimiliano Soldani Benzi from 1707-12 (Bronze, red-gold lacquer patina, height 36 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Bust of Marcus Aurelius
An image of "Bust of Marcus Aurelius", created by Pierre Puget before 1689 (Marble, height 64,5 cm).
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Marcus Aurelius
(121-180) Roman Emperor
PBS
Pbs: Illustrated Timeline of the Roman Empire (60 Bce to 180 Ce)
An interactive timeline of Rome's transformation into an empire, beginning with Caesar and ending with Marcus Aurelius.
A&E Television
History.com: How Ancient Rome Thrived During Pax Romana
After decades of political dysfunction, civil wars and assassinations that caused the Roman Republic's downfall, Ancient Rome flourished during two centuries of relative tranquility and prosperity known as the Pax Romana (Latin for...
Able Media
Ctc: I, Caesar a Study of the Imperial Romans
This lesson plan provides semester-long activities in which students research and write about selected emperors who ruled Rome during different parts of its history.
Vroma Project
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art: Roman Portrait Sculptures
Special Exhibition of photographs of sculptures of the heads of Roman Emperors, Roman men, Roman women, and Roman children with commentary. From The Riley Collection of Roman Portraits at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Robert Cornelius
A concise biographical sketch examining the life and contributions of early photographer and Pennsylvania native, Robert Cornelius.
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The Ecole Initiative: Stoicism
This site from the University of Evansville provides an extensive look at Stoicism, its background, and the philosophers who influenced this philosophy. Very in-depth and informative, with great information.
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Zeno of Citium: Founder of Stoicism
A biography of Zeno, founder of Stoicism. Also discusses the theories of Stoicism. Included a nice set of quotes from Zeno, passed on through other ancient authors.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Stoicism
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides a good introduction to the main ideas of Stoicism. Contextualizes the claims of this school among Aristotelian, Heraclitean, and Cynic traditions.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Bust of Caracalla
Caracalla (April 4, 188 - April 8, 217. Caracallus ), born Lucius Septimius Bassianus and later called Marcus Aurelius Antoninus and Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus, was the eldest son of Septimius Severus and Roman Emperor from 211 to...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Bust of Commodus
Lucius Aurelius Commodus Antoninus (31 August 161 - 31 December 192) was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 180 to 192 (also with his father, Marcus Aurelius, from 177 until 180). The name given here was his official name at his accession to...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Caracalla
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, eldest son of the Emperor Severus, was born at Lyons A.D. 188; died in 217. On the death of his father he succeeded to the throne with his brother Antoninus Geta, whom he speedily murdered. - Winston's...