A art history article on a series of wall paintings belonging to the "Third Style" found in a villa near Pompeii that may have belonged to the daughter of Augustus. There are five sections, the section entitled "The Painter in Roman Art"...

An account which describes the work of Renaissance scholars to "reconstruct," ancient Rome and its architecture. A number of Renaissance manuscripts are shown. Click on "From collection to Reconstruction" (bottom of page) to go to next...

A short but accurate description of the life of Livy plus includes an chronological outline of Livy's history of Rome and how current scholarship views Livy.

Gives a detailed history on the origins, building and use of the Colosseum in Rome. Also has information on the architecture, games etc., a very complete explanation.

This section of a larger Library of Congress site briefly explains the city of Rome and its recovery during the 1500s and 1600s and includes maps and drawings of the city during that time. In addition, you'll find images of a number of...

Information and images concerning the Roman Temple of Vesta.

This site from the Fordham University provides lots of information on the three slave revolts that occurred in ancient Rome. Very thorough, drawing from ancient historical texts.

Comparing Roman and Greek architecture? Unearth new resources for teaching about the methods of development in these ancient cities.

In this instructional activity, students will discuss the merits of heredity rule. After using various games, features, and video clips from the Web site, students should have learned basic information about each of nine featured...

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.

Offers a clear definition and information on Aedile, the Roman magistrate responsible for the Plebeian Games and maintenance of the temple.

A brief description of the role of the Lares in Roman households and religion. Also mentions the Penates, another type of household god. Discusses the types of Lares and their worship.

Here at this site from Ancient History Sourcebook at Fordham University is an English version of ancient Roman poet Horace's poem, "The Secular Hymn."

This is a source page for another web page about Roman baths, however this page provides several pictues of baths. Midway through are several photos of the Stabian Baths.

A good site that provides both a picture of and information about the Curia as it stood in Roman times.

This site provides basic information in outline form about the time from the death of Caesar to Octavian's triumphs after the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra. Site assumes that you know most of the major names in Roman history. Written by...

A simulation created by a social studies teacher illustrates the difficult decisions faced by both Hannibal and the Romans during and following the Second Punic War. Helps encourage critical thinking as well as retention of historical...

Encyclopedia reference provides biographical material on the life of Alexander Severus and the Roman Empire. Site contains photographs, timeline of events and links to related content.

Encyclopedia entry explores Boudicca, a queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe who led an uprising against the occupying forces of the Roman Empire in 60/61 CE.

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

[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.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about the Roman arch and its influence on architecture. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

The "Five Good Emperors" temporarily abandoned the hereditary principle - each was chosen on his merit by the senate. They were: Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius.

The story of early Roman hero Horatius Cocles by Charlotte Yonge includes the famous poem by Lord Macaulay about the Roman soldier who single-handedly defended a bridge across the Tiber from invading Etruscans.