Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Protestant Reformation
This lesson will introduce the art that influenced the Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Pompeii
A learning module that begins with "Pompeii" by Mark Cartwright, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Beginnings of German Christianity 500 1000.
While conventionally the period after the fall of the Roman Empire in the West is thought of as an age of darkness, in fact it was the formative period of a new culture. Christian missionaries brought a form of Christianity to the...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Italy History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Italy including the Roman Republic, Roman Empire, Renaissance, Catholicism, World War II, and current events on this site.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Charles Ii: 1660 1685
A short article on Charles II with a link to a timeline/chronology of monarchs of France, the Holy Roman Empire, and Great Britain.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Early Middle Ages
History for Kids presents information on the early Middle Ages in a kid friendly format with animated images and easy to read language. Begins with the Roman Empire moving on to teach us about the culture of monastaries, knights and...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: The Wall of Rome
Constructed by Aurelian and rebuilt by Honorius. The material is concrete faced with brick; thickness, 13 feet; greatest height, 58 feet. This is still the wall of the modern city, although at present no effort is made to keep it in...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ancient Censer
In makin Aeneas burn incense, Virgil follows the custom of his own time rather than historical verity. - Anthon, 1891
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Laboratory, Ancient
A laboratory as found in Pompeii.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Correggio, Assumption of the Virgin
In the sacred architecture of the Roman and Byzantine empires, domes were viewed as symbols of heaven. Correggio merged this symbolism with the Renaissance's fascination for three-dimensional illusion. He transformed the dome of the...
Read Works
Read Works: Christianity: Constantine
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about Constantine and his conversion to Christianity. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Byzantine Court
Constantine, the first Christian emperor, removed the capital of the world-empire from Rome to Byzantium, henceforth to be called Constantinople. Though the court, with all its splendor and power, was thus transferred to a city where...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sella
Sella, the general term for a seat or chair of any description. Sella Curulis, the chair of state. Curulis is derived by the ancient writers from currus, but it more probably contains the same root as curia. The sella curulis is said to...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sella
Sella, the general term for a seat or chair of any description. Sella Curulis, the chair of state. Curulis is derived by the ancient writers from currus, but it more probably contains the same root as curia. The sella curulis is said to...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sella
Sella, the general term for a seat or chair of any description. Sella Curulis, the chair of state. Curulis is derived by the ancient writers from currus, but it more probably contains the same root as curia. The sella curulis is said to...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Discus
A circular plate of stone or metal, made for throwing to a distance as in exercise of strength and dexterity. It was one of the principal gymnastic exercises of the ancients, being included in the Penthathlum. The preceding woodcut...
Other
Si Spain: Auge Y Caida Del Imperio Espanol
This resource provides the chronology of the rise and fall of the Spanish Empire.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Apex
A cap worn by the flamines and salii at Rome. The essential part of the apex, to which alone the name properly belonged, was a pointed piece of olive-wood, the base of which was surrounded with a lock of wool. This was worn on the top of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Gallic Horsemen
Gallic Horsemen during the Gallic Invasion (390 B.C.) upon Rome.
Curated OER
Etc: Clip Art Etc: Marcus Aurelius and German Captives
Marcus Aurelius receiving the submission of German captives. (From a Bas-relief in the Capitoline Museum, Rome.) -Allen, 1890
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Plain of Latium
The plain of Latium is East of Rome of the Sabine Mountains.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Signa Militaria
Various standards of military units of Rome in the Gallic War.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: An Ertuscan Arch
The Italian city of Volterra still preserves in the Porta dell' Arco an interesting relic of Ertuscan times. The archway, one of the original gates of the ancient town, is about twenty feet in height and twelve feet in width. On the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Bath Room
An ancient bath-room (as discovered).