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The Cultural Geography of East Asia
Students use information from the Asia Society's AskAsia Web site to explore the cultures of China, Japan, and Korea. They answer four questions and then use what they have learned to write a letter of introduction to a Japanese exchange...
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The Great Debate--Hellenism, Judaism, and Luke 10:27
Young scholars work in teams to establish the viewpoint of Biblical characters and debate aspects of the Hellenistic view versus the views of the Christian and Jewish people. In this Hellenism and Judaism lesson plan, students...
BBC
Bbc: History? A Collection of Roman Mosaics
A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography. Archived.
Other
Romans in Britain: Roman Mosaics
Historical site from Romans-In-Britain covering the history of the Roman mosaics in Britain. Provides information on the design, building, and construction of the mosaics.
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Conserving Mosaics of Roman Africa
View a selection of mosaics from the national museums of Tunisia of Roman mosaics.
ArtLex
Art Lex: Roman Art
Artlex.com surveys Roman art and artists with text and illustrated examples. Features include links to related terms, concepts, art examples, and the like.
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Glassmaking in Roman Times
Glassware was used in everyday life during Roman domination of the Mediterranean world. Glassware was used for foodstuffs, wine, perfumes and furnishings.
BBC
Bbc: Hands on History: The Romans
Who were the Romans? Find out why they came to Britain and how they changed the lives of the people living there. Explore the history of Romans in Britain, create some mosaic art, and build your own Roman villa.
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Roman Villa and Mosaics
Three pages of photos of an early Roman villa with decorative floor, wall, and bath mosaics.
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago: Section of a Floor Mosaic (In Spanish)
Examine an example of a Roman floor mosaic from the fifth century A.D. and view two accompanying video clips. One explains the Roman fascination with wild and exotic animals, such as the giraffe depicted in the mosaic; the other explains...
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Roman Mosaics
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Roman Mosaics."
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Hallados en Tarragona Cuatro Mosaicos Romanos Unicos en El Mundo
Article from the Spanish newspaper El Pais about the discovery of Roman mosaics in Tarragona. (Published Feb. 22, 1997)
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Cupid Astride Dolphin
A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography.
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Sea Horse
A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography.
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Head of Medusa
A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography.
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Venus
A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography.
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Gladiator
A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography.
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Gladiator Umpire
A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography.
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Gladiator
A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography.
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A Long Tailed Bird
A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography.
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Venus
A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography.
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Ganymede and the Eagle
A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography.
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Detail
A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography.
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Cross Detail
A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography.