Read Works
Read Works: Ancient Rome and Byzantium the Story of Rome
[Free Registration/Login Required] The legend of Rome being founded by twins Romulus and Remus. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Childhood of Romulus and Remus
An image of "Childhood of Romulus and Remus", created by Sebastiano Ricci, c. 1708 (Oil on canvas, 185 x 170 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Romulus and Remus Suckled by the Wolf
An image of "Romulus and Remus Suckled by the Wolf", created by Lodovico Carracci from 1588-91 (Fresco).
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Web Gallery of Art: Romulus and Remus
An image of "Romulus and Remus", created by Peter Paul Rubens from 1615-16 (Oil on canvas, 210 x 212 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Romulus and Remus Given Shelter by Faustulus
An image of "Romulus and Remus Given Shelter by Faustulus", created by Pietro Da Cortona, c. 1643 (Oil on canvas, 251 x 266 cm).
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Beginnings of Rome: Traditions of the Early Kings
This chapter in William Morey's textbook on Roman history describes the legendary founding of Rome and the reign of the early kings.
University of Victoria (Canada)
Univ. Of Victoria English Language Centre: Wild Children
A set of varied timed exercises based short readings about Romulus and Remus, Tarzan, Native Americans, Canadian artist Emily Carr, and culture shock. The ESL level is advanced.
A&E Television
History.com: How Far Did Ancient Rome Spread?
Legend has it that Romulus and Remus -- twin brothers who were also demi-gods -- founded Rome on the River Tiber in 753 B.C. Over the next eight and a half centuries, it grew from a small town of pig farmers into a vast empire that...
Franco Cavazzi
Roman Empire: The Founding
This chapter, from the extensive site, Illustrated History of the Roman Empire, focuses on the founding of Rome, both the legends and the historical basis.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Founding of Rome
This is the Wikipedia encyclopedia entry for the founding of Rome. Because the exact founding of Rome is unknown, this entry merely presents the most commonly told renditions of the start of Rome.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Roman History
Roman history for kids provides an overview of ancient Rome beginning around the 5th Century BC. Site includes teacher resources.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Inuit Peoples: Native Americans
History for Kids overview of the Inuit, native peoples of what is now Alask and Canada. Reference page provides a brief history and facts to remember. Includes teacher resources.