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Rome Tourism: Rome Info
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.
United Nations
Unesco: Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System
The Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, now a World Heritage Site in Iran, was first built in the 5th century BC, and is still partly operational today. The complexity of this site is testament to the engineering genius of the...
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The Romans: Etruscan Influence
The wealthy Etruscans to the north occupy Rome and impose government by kings - we have the names of six (ignoring the mythical Romulus).
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Principles of u.s. Government
Tutorial presents an introduction to the principles of the United States democratic government highlighting the differences and similarities between Roman and U.S. governments.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Cornelius Nepos Life of Epaminondas
A biographical sketch by 1st century B.C. Roman author, Cornelius Nepos, of the Theban statesman and military leader, Epaminondas. Epaminondas lived at the beginning of the 4th century B.C. The author stresses Epaminondas's strength of...
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Savvas Learning
Pearson Education: Greek and Hellenistic Civilization [Pdf]
This is a summary of chapter three of a textbook on world history. It looks at the contributions of the ancient Greeks to western civilization, the breadth of their civilization in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea regions, and their...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Silver Shekel 2nd Jewish Revolt, Struck Over a Denarius of Hadrian
This silver coin shows how, in an act of defiance against Roman rule, the Jewish population in the province of Judaea over-struck portraits of the Emperor Hadrian with their own symbols. Jerusalem had been destroyed by Roman forces in 70...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Imperial Fora
A series of public spaces in Rome called fora were built by Roman emperors and contained monumental art and architecture. View examples and read descriptions of Imperial fora built by Julius Caesar and Augustus.
A&E Television
History.com: Saturnalia
Saturnalia, held in mid-December, is an ancient Roman pagan festival honoring the agricultural god Saturn. Saturnalia celebrations are the source of many of the traditions we now associate with Christmas.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Pompeii: House of the Vettii
Pompeii was thriving up until the moment of its destruction and in studying its life interrupted, we arrive at important insights about what it was like to live in the Roman Mediterranean. For example, the House of the Vettii is a large...
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Aqueduct
Defines and examines the history of aqueducts which were a means to transport water from one place to another in early Roman civilizations.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Battle of Cannae
Learn details about the Battle of Cannae that took place during the Punic Wars and its aftermath. It was the worst defeat in Roman history.
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Reed College: Livy
A short but accurate description of the life of Livy plus includes an chronological outline of Livy's history of Rome and how current scholarship views Livy.
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The History of the Colosseum
Gives a detailed history on the origins, building and use of the Colosseum in Rome. Also has information on the architecture, games etc., a very complete explanation.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Eutropius
Fordham University gives a brief selection by Eutropius about the reign of Marcus Aurelius. Describes him as a very pious and generous man, despite all his power and the problems he faced.
A&E Television
History.com: Infographics: Rome: Ancient Supercity
Rome was a city of "firsts"-the first apartment buildings, the first shopping mall, the first landfill site, and the first public welfare system. Discover more in this infographic on this Ancient supercity.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Alaric
Encyclopedia entry provides detail about Alaric and the sack of Rome. Includes photos, timeline and links to further reading.
University of Calgary
U Calgary: Italy During the Decline of the Etruscan League and the Rise of Rome
A map showing the relative small size of Rome in relation to its neighbors in 380 BC. The Greek colonies are shown at the foot of the boot of Italy, the Etruscan League is to the north and the Italic Tribes to the east.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Augustus
Illustrated encyclopedia tells the story of Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of Rome. Includes a timeline and links to related content.
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The Etruscan Virtual Museum
Very detailed site featuring a history of the Etruscan people and descriptions of daily life through a tour of an Etruscan city. Highlights the accomplishments of these people and why their civilization faded. Lots of pictures of ancient...
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.
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University of Tennessee: An Ancient Greek Hymn to the Muse
This site shows an Ancient Greek Hymn in musical notation, along with audio files. Also includes links to other ancient musical works.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Petra: Lost City of Stone
Explore present-day Petra and its past with this resource. Click on "View Panorama" at the bottom of the screen for a trip all around this incredible ancient city. This beautiful site explores the people of Petra, their daily life, and...
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