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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Circus Maximus
An ancient chariot racing stadium used during the Roman Empire.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Light Armed Soldier
A soldier of the Roman Empire.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Galen
Learn about the man whose medical doctrine dominated the Western and Arab worlds for close to 1500 years.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: A Roman Freight Ship
This ship lies besides the wharf at Ostia. In the afterpart of the vessel is a cabin with two windows. Notice the figure of Victory on the top of the single mast and the decoration of the mainsail with the wolf and twins. The ship is...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: A Roman Legionary
From a monument of the imperial age. The soldier wears a metal helmet, a leather doublet with shoulder-pieces, a metal-plated belt, and a sword hanging from a strap thrown over the left shoulder. His left hand holds a large shield, his...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: A Roman Litter
The litter consists of an ordinary couch with four posts and a pair of posts. Curtains fastened to the rod above the canopy shielded the occupant from observation.-Webster, 1913
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: A Roman Slinger
A projectile weapon used to throw a blunt projectile.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: A Roman Standard Bearer
From a gravestone of the first century A.D. The standard consists of a spear crowned with a wreath, below which is a crossbar bearing pendant acorns. Then follow, in order, a metal disk. Jupiter's eagle standing on a thunderbolt, a...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Early Roman Bar Money
A bar of copper marked with the figure of a bull. Dates from the fourth century B.C.-Webster, 1913
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Etc: Clip Art Etc: Landing of the Romans in Britain
After a successful summer campaign, [Caesar] made his way to the coast and cross over into Britain. He then withdrew into his winter-quarters in Gaul, but in the following year returned into the island, defeated the British Celts under...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Roman Battle
In the Brave Days of Old. -Bulfinch, 1897
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Roman Camp
Plots of land reserved for use as a military defensive position.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Roman Vase
Marble hydria from Pompeii.
Other
Mysterious Britain and Ireland: Mars, the God of War
This resource provides information on the mythological god of war, Mars.
Archaeological Institute of America
Archaeology: Trajan's Glorious Forum
This is a labeled diagram of "Trajan's Glorious Forum."
HyperHistory Online
Map Showing Kushan Empire and Silk Road
The map shows Kushan, the Silk Road, and Bactria between 100-200 CE.
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Unesco: Syria: Ancient Villages of Northern Syria
Some 40 villages grouped in eight parks situated in north-western Syria provide remarkable testimony to rural life in late Antiquity and during the Byzantine period. Abandoned in the 8th to 10th centuries, the villages, which date from...
United Nations
Unesco: Historic Areas of Istanbul
This World Heritage website looks at historic Istanbul, located in Turkey. Found here are a description, maps, documentation, photos, videos, any indicators of threats to its integrity, and information about funding assistance for its...
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Julio Claudian Dynasty
This site from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York contains wonderful information on the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Pictures are provided along with a somewhat in-depth text that contains links for additional information. This is a...
Other
Herculaneum Conservation Project: Herculaneum Panoramas
A virtual tour of Herculaneum, one of the towns destroyed when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Click on the blue dots on the map, or the tabs on the left to access the virtual tour of the excavated site.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: War of the Spanish Succession
Wikipedia gives a great account of the War of the Spanish Succession, with links to related information. The article discusses the origins, the progression of the war, the Peace of Utrecht, as well as the participants and major generals.
Other
An Introduction to Early Modern European History
An excellent introduction to and overview of the Renaissance and Reformation in Europe. This article touches on all aspects of the period.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: A Masterwork of Byzantine Art
This educational resource from the Metropolitan Museum of Art contains 24 pages describing the David Plates which tell the story of David and Goliath. Images and lesson plans are included.
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: The Dark Ages
[Free Registration/Login Required] Primary and secondary source documents, timeline, PowerPoint, and lesson plan reinforcing life during the Dark Ages in Europe. Over several days students will come to understand all aspects of this...