Test your knowledge of the making of ancient Roman silver in this seven-question quiz.

In this lesson plan, young scholars will consider Lesson 4: The Phoenicians, the Greeks, the Romans, and Us. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.

In this lesson plan, young scholars will consider Lesson 3: The Roman Alphabet is our Alphabet. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.

Describes many factors leading up to the deposition of Romulus Augustulus by Odovacar, marking the traditional fall of the Roman Empire.

An article which outlines the burning of Rome the night of July 18, 64 A.D.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Roman Coliseum. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Roman leader Julius Caesar. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

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.

The Roman Republic was ruled by emperors for over 400 years. Learn interesting details about the most famous one, Caesar Augustus.

The organization and equipment of the Roman legion.

Trivia, artifacts and a brief history explaining the Roman's beliefs in religion and mythology.

Trivia, artifacts and history regarding the fall of the Roman republic.

Examine and analyze a Roman painting and learn about the myth the painting depicts.

Full text of an 1824 essay attributed to Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, "Rome in the First and the Nineteenth Centuries."

An online gallery of objects and paintings found in Pompeii provide insight into how the Roman inhabitants of the city lived and worked. Archived.

A description of the reign of Romulus Augustulus during the years of AD 475-476, how he came to power, and how he was deposed. Interesting site on the history of the fall of the Roman Empire.

Test your knowledge on the painting "Romans of the Decadence".

The Online Encyclopedia of Roman Emperors provides a complete list of Roman emperors. Click on the desired name to read an illustrated biographical note.

This is an alphabetized, comprehensive list of Roman emperors and their families, each connected to a linked site.

This is a biographical history of Diocletian and the Rome of his time. Includes links to other Roman subjects.

Launch the animation to see how the Ancient Roman Colosseum was constructed and what occurred in each area. Archived.

Rome was a city of "firsts"-the first apartment buildings, the first shopping mall, the first landfill site, and the first public welfare system. Discover more in this infographic on this Ancient supercity.

Explores what one would find in a Roman kitchen, how the Romans cooked their food and what equipment a Roman kitchen would have.

This site has an image of ancient Rome with buildings highlighted, such as theaters and baths, plus descriptions of the different types of theatrical arts: drama, pantomime, and mime. This page was created by Barbara F. McManus of The...