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Curated OER

Roman Villa and Mosaics

For Students 9th - 10th
Three pages of photos of an early Roman villa with decorative floor, wall, and bath mosaics.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Besides viewing the collections and exhibits at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can view the "Timeline of Art History" and other useful resources at this site.
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Other

The Paintings From Boscotrecase

For Students 9th - 10th
A art history article on a series of wall paintings belonging to the "Third Style" found in a villa near Pompeii that may have belonged to the daughter of Augustus. There are five sections, the section entitled "The Painter in Roman Art"...
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J. Paul Getty Trust

J. Paul Getty Museum: Conserving Mosaics of Roman Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
View a selection of mosaics from the national museums of Tunisia of Roman mosaics.
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Other

Lawrence University: Roman Coins and Roman History

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes the history of the Romans, and also talks about their currency.
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Other

Edublog: Dalton School: Rome Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Looking for data about Classical Rome, check out the resources provided by The Dalton School.
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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Leisure and Entertainment in Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has an image of ancient Rome with buildings highlighted, such as theaters and baths, plus descriptions of the different types of theatrical arts: drama, pantomime, and mime. This page was created by Barbara F. McManus of The...
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Other

Cincinnati Arts Association: Roman Legionary Soldier [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Designed to accompany an outreach program that brings artists into the schools, this guide on Roman legionaries is full of information about the weapons and equipment used by Roman soldiers.
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University of Illinois: The Early Centuries of the Greek Roman East

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of the Romiosini, or Greek Middle Ages and the development of the Greek-Roman east. The article is divided into two different sections. The first section includes the foundation of Constantinople as a means to...
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Museum Network (UK)

Wallace Collection: Who's Who in Greek and Roman Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The ABC's of the Who's Who in Greek and Roman Mythology. Learn about the Roman and Greek names, type of character, family, attributes, and other extra information.
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Other

University of Virginia: Rome Reborn 2.0

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents 3D digital models that have been created to illustrate the urban development of ancient Rome. Follow the history of this project, chose the time period to re-create, and view the photo gallery of images.
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Other

The Cosmic Mysteries of Mithra

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excerpt from a book dealing with the mystery cults that existed in ancient Rome, especially the cult of Mithra. Great information coupled with interesting pictures makes this site a must-visit.
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 6: Architecture and Design

For Students 9th - 10th
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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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Diana and Endymion

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students will be introduced to the Greco-Roman myth of Diana and Endymion by critically analyzing a painting by Fragonard. They will then write and illustrate their own myth to describe a natural phenomenon or social custom.
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Nova Roma

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to the study and restoration of ancient Roman culture. Site allows student to apply for Roman citizenship and live as a Roman! Delve into the religion, the philosophy, the virtues, the art, and more - of ancient Rome.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: The Origins of Archaeology

For Students 9th - 10th
An account which describes the work of Renaissance scholars to "reconstruct," ancient Rome and its architecture. A number of Renaissance manuscripts are shown. Click on "From collection to Reconstruction" (bottom of page) to go to next...
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts: World Myths and Legends in Art

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Fully comprehensive site that dives into world myths and world cultures. View art that expresses mythological themes from various cultures around the world and learn about cultural similarities and differences. Key words for learning,...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Learning to Read Rome's Ruins

For Students 9th - 10th
Ibiblio offers a short account on how Renaissance scholars began to explore the ancient Roman ruins and reconstruct the Roman architectural achievements.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion: Collections

For Students 9th - 10th
The Krannert Art Museum provides a great collection of artwork from all over the world. Click on "collections" to access images of African, Egyptian, America-Pre-Columbian, USA, Ancient Gandhara, China, India, Japan, Thailand, Greece,...
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Science in Ancient Rome

For Students 1st - 7th
From the development of concrete to state of the art military technology, students will be fascinated by the achievements of ancient Rome when they read history for kids on science in ancient Rome.
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Curated OER

Roman Painting: Frescoes From Campania

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives detailed descriptions, classifications, and pictures of the various wall frescoes found in the Naples area of Italy during the period of ancient Rome. This includes the city of Pompeii.
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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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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Five Good Emperors: Reign of Nerva

For Students 9th - 10th
William Morey's 1901 textbook covers the five good emperors, the first of whom is Nerva.
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PBS

Pbs: How Art Made the World: Political Art of Augustus

For Students 9th - 10th
The PBS series, titled "How Art Made the World," explains how a sculptural portrait of Augustus, the famous "Augustus of Prima Porta," was designed to further the political goals of Rome's first emperor. An excellent site for examining...