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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Forum Romanum: The Curia

For Students 9th - 10th
A good site that provides both a picture of and information about the Curia as it stood in Roman times.
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Vroma Project

Baths Sources

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a source page for another web page about Roman baths, however this page provides several pictues of baths. Midway through are several photos of the Stabian Baths.
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University of Chicago

University of Chicago: Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae

For Students 9th - 10th
Printed images of the major architectural monuments and sculptures of ancient Rome spread knowledge of classical antiquity throughout Europe. The "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae" (the "Mirror of Roman Magnificence") represents a...
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University of Chicago

Encyclopedia Romana: Temple Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the history and architecture of Roman temples. Encyclopedia Romana links to other related information on ancient Rome as well.
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Emory University

Emory University: Odyssey Online

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Odyssey Online is a resource for both students and teachers as they explore world mythology in reading, writing, history, and art classes. Providing sections on Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and African mythology, Odyssey uses...
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Other

Museum Tours: The David Roberts Gallery: David Roberts, r.a.

For Students 9th - 10th
David Roberts was a 19th century artist who traveled to Egypt and nearby regions to paint and draw architectural structures and people. His published work was very popular in England. This is a collection of 124 pieces of his work that...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Imperial Fora

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Rome Guide: Pantheon

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the architectural history of the Roman temple and provides photographs.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Pompeii: House of the Vettii

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Aqueduct

For Students 9th - 10th
Defines and examines the history of aqueducts which were a means to transport water from one place to another in early Roman civilizations.
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Other

The History of the Colosseum

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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University at Buffalo

University of Buffalo: Images of the Arch of Titus

For Students 9th - 10th
Every side and angle of the Arch of Titus is pictured at this site. Just choose which side you want to see, and click on it. Voila! You won't find more pictures at one site on any one piece of architecture than you will at this one!
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United Nations

Unesco: Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna

For Students 9th - 10th
This World Heritage website features Ravenna in Italy, which was the center of the Roman Empire at one point, and later of the Byzantine Empire in Italy. Presented on this website are eight Christian buildings, and their mosaics, from...
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Read Works

Read Works: Architecture: Monticello Jefferson's Masterpiece

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the architecture of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Forum and Markets of Trajan

For Students 9th - 10th
Marcus Ulpius Traianus, now commonly referred to as Trajan, reigned as Romess emperor from 98 until 117 C.E. and had a reputation as a good emporer. A massive architectural complex-referred to as the Forum of Trajan was devoted to...
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University of Chicago

Encyclopedia Romana: Forum Romanum

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia Romana provides an image and provides a brief history of the Roman Forum. Includes links to more Roman information.
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Bluffton University

Bluffton University: Images of the Colosseum

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Bluffton College displays images of the Colosseum both exterior and interior.
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Other

Alnpete Limited: Hadrianic Baths

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a couple of pictures of Hadrianic Baths as well as some information on the baths.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Etruscans, an Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Before the small village of Rome became "Rome" it was home to the Etruscan civilization. Their achievements set the stage not only for the development of ancient Roman art and culture but for the Italian Renaissance as well. This...
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University at Buffalo

University of Buffalo: Pictures of Pompeii

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a photographical treasure trove of pictures of Pompeii. Several pictures of the forum baths at Pompeii are provided as well.
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Other

Computer Reconstruction: Hadrianic Baths at Leptis Magna

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents a computer-generated reconstruction of the Hadrianic Baths at Leptis Magna. The reconstruction is based on photos and writings. There is also an outline history of the baths and a detailed description of the computer...
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Other

Musei Capitolini: Museum History

For Students 9th - 10th
This museum is one of many under the umbrella of Rome City Council. It is also the oldest public museum in the world, having been established in 1471. Throughout the site, there is extensive information about its history and collections,...
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Other

Italy Guides: Virtual Travel to Pompeii, Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the city of Pompeii in this virtual tour. Houses, temples, baths, arches, and other structures are all on display. The history of Pompeii is explained, and each interactive structure is accompanied by a description. The different...
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Vroma Project

V Roma: Arch of Titus

For Students 9th - 10th
This sensational chunk of information about the Arch of Titus would be very helpful to the researcher. It discusses the age of the arch, why it was built, the history at the time of its construction, relief sculptures on the arch, and...