Lepcis Magna is an ancient Roman site in Libya, Africa that is being excavated. Site gives an excellent lesson in archaeological research with lots of pictures and narrative. Be sure to click on the 1996 Dig Season for a slide show of...

Examine a Roman copy of a famous Greek original and view three accompanying video clips that provide useful background information about the statue's particulars. One explains who Aphrodite was; the second tells why this particular...

Read at the end of this lecture about Pyrrhus and his war against the Romans and find out what a Pyrric Victory is. Rome demonstrates that it is becoming a force to be reckoned with.

Roman numerals the ABCya way. This educational activity for kids includes a step by step tutorial and a five-level game with bonus questions. The tutorial is a great way to learn or review how Roman numerals work.

Taken from Appian's ROMAN HISTORY, Vol 1 , this is a description of the horrific scenes that existed during the destruction of Carthage, thus ending the third Punic War.

On this interactive website students practice various math skills using a real life scenario at an ice cream shop. Those skills include identifying and converting Roman Numerals, identifying place value in a number, and sorting numbers...

Students will play learning games to explore expanded notation and angles such as identifying, measuring, and estimating. They will also convert Roman numerals into numbers.

This article explains how early government of the Roman city-state evolved. The foundation of the government under the Roman Republic was established during the Roman monarchy.

This resource chronicles the acceptable fashions and hairstyles for Roman matrons. It provides many examples from Roman art as well as many examples of Roman jewelry. This page was created by Barbara f. McManus of The college of New...

This illustrated article dicusses an exhibition on the surgical instruments used by the Roman during ancient times.

By the end of the Roman monarchy, Rome had incorporated many cities into the Latin League, a military alliance. This was the beginning of Roman expansion into all of Italy.

In this passage of William Morey's 1901 textbook, he discusses the everyday life of the Roman in the early Empire, including clothing, jobs, housing, and marriage customs.

This is a comprehensive unit on Greek and Roman mythology including essential questions, key terms, background information, reading assignments from both Greek and Roman mythology, influences of them today, assignments such as creating a...

This resource will answer questions about the Roman army. It contains abundant, accurate information as well as pictures that illustrate most major points. After reading through the page, continue on to Part II for information on armor,...

A virtual tour of a Roman ruins in Germany. Elsewhere on the site (click on Introduction and Villa), there is information about the history of the Romans in Germany, and the excavation of this site.

In this article you read how the Romans begin to reclaim and expand their influence throughout the Italian peninsula. The Gauls destroy Rome, but after their retreat, the Romans rebuild and continue extending their power.

One of Rome's strengths was the way it governed the peoples it conquered. Find out the difference between the Romans, the Latins, and the Italians in terms of rights of citizenship.

This resource outlines the different styles of clothing worn by the people of ancient Rome. Pictures, diagrams, and explanations are provided for a detailed account of ancient fashions. Go on to "Roman Clothing, Part II" for more about...

Good biography of Marcus Aurelius describing the lengthy wait he had to become emperor, the fierce wars he fought, and his stoic philosophy. Also deals with the questions about Commodus and his appointments as co-emperor and emperor.

Learning module from BBC Primary History for study of the Romans and Roman Army. Engaging and interactive site for primary students. Includes activities, photos, videos, and links to supplemental material.

Find out about the infamous Nero, the burning of Rome, and his persecution of the Christians in this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook.

This chapter in William Morey's textbook on Roman history describes the legendary founding of Rome and the reign of the early kings.

A description of organization of the Roman army, set up in the 6th century BC, by the Etruscan king, Servius Tullius. This was the basis of the army through the Republic.

Rome strengthens her position on the Italian peninsula, defeating her neighbors, and establishing a method of incorporating and governing colonies which she will use in her future expansion.