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History of Roman Architecture: Pantheon
Find interesting facts about the Pantheon of ancient Rome.
Vroma Project
V Roma Project: Sample Plan of a Roman House
This resource is a guide to the Roman house or villa. Click on the various rooms of the Roman house to find out what they are and how they were used. The house used is based on one found in Pompeii. This page was created by Barbara F....
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School History: Roman Roads [Pdf]
[Free Registration/Login Required] A three-page worksheet on Roman roads in England.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Roman Architecture
History for Kids website presents an overview of the great architecutral achievements of ancient Rome. Written in kid-friendly format with animated images.
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Victor Valley College: Notes on Rome: The Roman World 509 b.c. To a.d. 180
A history of the beginnings of the Ancient Roman civilization-- touches on the Greek (Hellenistic) influences in forming the civilization.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: The Ancient City
Comparing Greek and Roman architecture? Unearth new resources for teaching about the methods of development in these ancient cities.
City University of New York
Brooklyn College: Roman Amphitheaters
A short history of the Roman amphitheater, the most famous being the Colosseum located in Rome itself. These structures were used for public games such as gladiator contests.
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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.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 6: Architecture and Design
In this sixth unit of a course on Art Appreciation, students learn about the history of architecture, including ancient Greek and Roman works. They will learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and about Islamic architecture. They will also look...
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Abc Roma Monuments in Rome St. Peter's Basilica
Brief article on the architectural value of St. Peter's Basilica, "the greatest church in the world."
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Basilica
This encyclopedia article explores the term "Basilica," in both the architectural and the canonical sense. Also provides several links sprinkled into the text, where you'll find more information on a particular word. Please note that...