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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Pediment Relief of the Pantheon

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Pediment relief of the Pantheon", created by David D'Angers from 1830-37 (Stone, height 600 cm, width 3.080 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Interior of the Pantheon

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Interior of the Pantheon", created by Raffaello Sanzio, c. 1506 (Pen and ink, 277 x 407 mm).
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Apology by Xenophon

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of the narrative The Apology by Xenophon, a Socratic dialogue about the legal defense that the philosopher Socrates presented at his trial for the moral corruption of Athenian youth; and for impiety against the...
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Leo Masuda: History of Roman Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
The Leo Masuda Architectonic Research pages offer a history of Roman architecture. Click on the pictures for lists of information on each example.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Reign of Augustus: Age of Augustus

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of William Morey's 1901 textbook discusses the culture of Rome under Augustus' reign.
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Loyola University Chicago

De Imperatoribus Romanis: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site details the life of this wandering emperor. Does a nice job of balancing the good and the questionable information about him. Includes a possible list of places he visited on his extensive travels, as well as his emphasis on...
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Other

Mesopotamia: The Divine World

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of religious practices in Mesopotamia. Discusses religion in general as well as specific deities. Part of a book on Mesopotamia.
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Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Ancient Greece: Mount Olympus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on Mount Olympus, the Kingdom of the Olympian gods and the highest mountain in Greece.
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PBS

Pbs: Building Big: Domes

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of resources about domes that includes basic facts about domes, challenges faced by dome builders, famous domes from around the world, and a lab that helps you understand different kinds of materials used to construct domes....
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Franco Cavazzi

Roman Empire Net: Pictorial Tour of Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a picture album of sites in Rome. Each site name listed links to a picture with a brief description.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Eudora Welty

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this brief account of Eudora Welty's place in the pantheon of southern writers.
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Godchecker: Celtic Mythology: The Gods of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Gaul

For Students 9th - 10th
Guide to the pantheon of the ancient Celtic gods and goddesses.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

The Encyclopedia Mythica: Aztec Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia Mythica presents 93 links to entries about Aztec gods and goddesses.
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The Riddle of Ancient Roman Concrete

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores the mystery of how the Roman's created a concrete that has withstood the attack of the elements for over 2,000 years. Interesting and thought provoking.
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Franco Cavazzi

Roman Empire: Roman Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the Roman religion. It explains the gods and goddesses and their origins, prayer and sacrifice, offices of the state religion, festivals, and the beginning of Christianity.
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Other

Rome Tourism: Rome Info

For Students 9th - 10th
Rome Tourism presents a look at the city of Rome, Italy! From the many historic sights and attractions to the Vatican to maps and basic facts about Rome. Useful for a student researcher or a tourist to the area.
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Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago: Taoism and the Arts of China

For Students 9th - 10th
Chinese art is often used to depict the religion of Taoism. In addition to many images, there are also lesson plans for all ages.
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PBS

Pbs: The Story of India: Brahma

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow this link to an illustrated boxed sidebar that explains the position of Brahman, one of Hinduism's principal gods, in the Hindu pantheon.
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Indra

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the Hindu deity Indra. Discusses his position in the Hindu pantheon and importance in Hindu mythology.
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Other

The Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about Avalokitesvara discussing his place in the Buddhist pantheon. Includes art depicting Avalokitesvara.
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Other

Leo Masuda Architectonic Office: Roman Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
The Leo Masuda Architectonic Office provides a history of Roman architecture. Select a specific building for a general description of its architecture.
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Able Media

Able Media: Olympus (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site from AbleMedia details a lesson for students to research a specific Olympian god or goddess.
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Other

Villa Almerico Capra "La Rotonda"

For Students 9th - 10th
A beautiful picture of La Rotonda greets you when you open this site. You start to wonder why you're not on a plane to vacation there! Below the picture there is technical data concerning the use of the building and rooms, and why they...
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Religion in Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the religious practices of the Romans, their many gods, and the role of Vestal Virgins.

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