University of Michigan
University of Michigan: The Roman Site of Karanis, Egypt
This site from the University of Michigan deals with the excavations at Karanis, a city which was once under Rome's control.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Roman Writing Materials
Writing materials from the Roman empire.
Other
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.
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.
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.
Robin Chew
Lucid Cafe: Augustus First Roman Emperor
A brief overview of the life and accomplishments of Augustus (Octavian).
Other
Ancient Roman History Timeline
Narrative timeline highlights the people, especially authors, who shaped and chronicled the events of Ancient Rome. Offers specific links to outside sources with most entries. Most entries are highlighted with pictures and primary text...
University of Oregon
Mapping History: European History
Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in European history from Greek and Phoenician colonization up to the 20th century.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Emperor Diocletian
Article provides a description of the life and rule of the Emperor Diocletian.
California State University
Life of Augustus by Nicolaus of Damascus
Clayton M. Hall's 1923 translation of a very detailed biography of Augustus by Nicolaus of Damascus.
Other
Mark Furnival: A History of the Huns
A history of the Huns including their origins, rule under Attila, and life after him.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Dictator for a Day
This is a lesson plan for better student understanding of life in ancient Rome. Young scholars experience and analyze the pros and cons of a dictatorship.
University of California
University of California at Berkeley: Justinian Code
This website describes the creation and implementation of the Justinian Code, or "The Body of Civil Law" for the Roman Empire. The site is divided into sections, including a description of the code itself, the type of laws within it,...
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Marcus Cocceius Nerva
This article about the first of the Five Good Emperors looks at the reign of Nerva who brought about positive change after a period of chaos.
BBC
Bbc: History: Hadrian's Wall
A pictorial tour of Hadrian's Wall, this features a dozen pictures of the wall and the forts that were built into the wall. Click on "Find Out More," to get a print bibliography. Archived.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: In Old Pompeii
Use this lesson to take students on a virtual field trip to the ruins of Pompeii to explore everyday life, art and culture in ancient Roman times. Students will then use what they learned about the history and destruction of Pompeii to...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Byzantine Empire: C. 312 1453 a.d.
Tom Richey learning module engages us in the history of the Eastern Roman or Byzantine Empire, teaching us about the founding of Constantinople, Christianity and the Byzantine-Arab Wars. Unit learning materials include primary sources,...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Rome's Influence
A lesson plan which has students understanding the impact that Rome had on history, from things as diverse as city planning to our everyday vocabulary.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: England Under the Romans, 55 Bc to Ad 410
A map of England (Britannia) under the Roman Empire, from the time of the first invasion by Julius Caesar (55 BC) to the Roman withdrawal in AD 410. The Roman Period of control of Britannia is generally considered AD 43 to 410. On this...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Roman Britain, 55 Bc to Ad 449
A map of England (Britannia) under the Roman Empire, from the time of the first invasion by Julius Caesar (55 BC) extending to the invasion of the Saxons (AD 449). The Roman Period of control of Britannia is generally considered AD 43 to...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ancient Roman Coin
Coin of the old Roman Empire.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: France and Germania During the Roman Period, 44 b.c to a.d. 410
Map of France and Germania under the Roman Empire.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Pantheon
Slideshow of images of the Pantheon in Rome accompanied by narration from two art historians discussing its construction, design, and history. [8 mins, 6 secs]