A discussion of the preparations that went into a Roman wedding. Discusses factors in choosing a spouse, when the wedding would take place, the arrangements, and more.

A unique page created by an expert in ancient cosmetics and beauty. Shows what a Roman matron would have gone through to prepare her skin and face to be a fashionable lady.

History for Kids presents an overview of the food and dishes that Romans like to eat. Students can get a sense of what was similar to what we eat today and probably cringe at what was considered a delicacy in the past.

Basic information in outline form from the University of Virginia on the Roman family, including marriage, childbirth, and family life.

This virtual tour of the ruins of Pompeii features a clickable map, panoramic images, and detailed photographs of unearthed interiors that reveal 1st century C.E. Roman life. An essay discusses life in Pompeii and Roman urbanism in general.

A lesson plan challenging learners to identify the pros and cons of dictatorship and applying those to understand what life was like in Ancient Rome. Find adaptations for younger students, discussion questions, assessment, enrichment, as...

Site gives a detailed look at the life of Tiberius Gracchus. Items covered are his army service, political tactics, the economic revolution, reform projects, and his death.

A in-depth look at Gaius Gracchus' life as a leader in Rome. The article covers his election to office, his proposal to extend citizenship to Latium, the angry demonstration on Aventine Hill, and his death.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about what life was like in the Byzantine capital of Constantinople. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

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.

Help Peregrinus solve the mystery behind his missing cloak. Explore the Roman Baths, travel through time and write your curse to punish the thief in this point and click adventure game.

An exploratory site of Rome with pages on People, Mythology, Daily Life, Death & Burial, Writing, and Archeology.

History for Kids gives an overview of women in ancient Rome discussing women's role in politics, religion and law and daily life. Resources for teachers includes activities, worksheets, and quizzes.

Historical overview of the foods eaten by Romans. Students get a sense of what people in ancient Rome at and the rituals centered around eating.

An essay on the life of Constantine, his relationship with Christianity, the founding of Constantinople, his death, and more.

Brief studies of the peoples, mythology, daily life, death and burial, writings and archaeology of civilizations in the Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Africa, and the Ancient Americas.

An extensive biography of Cicero covering his life, his philosophical writings, and his philosophical views.

Provides a detailed and lengthy excerpt from the book " Caesar A Life in Western Culture" by Maria Wyke. This book celebrates his fame as it relates to the arts.

A description of many aspects of Etruscan life: religion, engineering, clothing, territory.

This site gives a brief history of the Circus Maximus and draws comparisons to similar venues of then and today. Also has pictures.

Clayton M. Hall's 1923 translation of a very detailed biography of Augustus by Nicolaus of Damascus.

Provides a short account on how Romans dressed in their daily life, both men and women. It also discusses the use of color in Roman clothes such as the toga.

Kids learn about the food, jobs, and daily Life of the Ancient Romans. What food they ate, the clothes they wore, and the jobs they worked.

Kids learn about the engineering and construction from the days of Ancient Rome. Learn how the Romans built roads, aqueducts, bridges, the colosseum, and other great structures.