Curated OER
The Anglo-Saxons in London
In this English history worksheet, students read a 2 paragraph selection about Anglo-Saxon settlers. Students answer 2 short answer questions about the reading.
Curated OER
GODDESS WORSHIP IN A MODERN PERSPECTIVE
Students examine careers that are not traditional for their gender.
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: Roman Empire and Christianity
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson in which students investigate several sources to determine why the Roman Empire persecuted Christians. Inlcudes downloadable lesson plan, PowerPoint, original documents, teacher and student...
PBS
Frontline: From Jesus to Christ: Religion in the Roman World
Article examines the various religious options that were available to Roman and non-Romans living in the empire.
Other
The Vatican: Baptism and Christian Life
This site from The Vatican contains the Roman Catholic Church's view and attitude towards the sacrament of Baptism and does so through a Papal letter in preparation for the Jubilee.
Read Works
Read Works: Ancient Rome and Byzantium the Birth of the Byzantine Empire
[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.
Friesian School
Fresian School: Rome and Romania
This article, which is provided for by the Fresian School, covers a large part of Roman history, but pays particular attention to the reign and effects of Emperor Nero.
PBS
Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Religion and Politics in Daily Life
In this lesson, students will examine various aspects of religion in ancient Rome including the role of mythology, polytheism versus. monotheism, the treatment of Jews and Christians, and the spread of Christianity. To guide their...
BBC
Bbc History: Ancient History: Romans: Roman Religions
A series of illustrated articles on various aspects of Roman religion, including details on the different types of religions that were practiced by the Romans. Examples include the official state religion, foreign cults, and...
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Julian Emperors: Reign of Nero
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.
Smart History
Smarthistory: Christianity, an Introduction
Introductory historical summary of Christianity. Provides a discussion of Jesus and Rome, the old and new testaments, and different Christianities.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Greco Roman
Instead of rule by a single person, Athens and Rome developed governments with widespread participation by male elites, which lasted about 170 years in Athens and about 480 years in Rome. This article discusses the rise of the Greek and...
PBS
Pbs: Recovering the Material World of the Early Christians
A scholarly article in which the author discusses the recent archaeological discoveries that have allowed us to construct a picture of the world of the early Christians. These findings include ancient manuscripts, ancient inscriptions...
Franco Cavazzi
Roman Empire: Roman Religion
This site describes the Roman religion. It explains the gods and goddesses and their origins, prayer and sacrifice, offices of the state religion, festivals, and the beginning of Christianity.
Bible.org
Exploring the Riches of the Book of Romans
A long and detailed overview of Romans that highlights its religious influence on many people. It includes an in-depth discussion of the meaning of Romans.
Read Works
Read Works: Christianity: Constantine
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about Constantine and his conversion to Christianity. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Edward Goldsmith: The Fall of the Roman Empire
This excerpt from chapter 1 of author Edward Goldsmith's book The Great U-Turn points out the reasons for the decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire. He reasons that the invasion of various people groups, foreign influences, the...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Maronites
The Maronites are an ancient East Christian sect; the Maronite church was the first Syrian church to join Rome, and thus it became the first Uniate of the East. Maronites today number about 1,300,000. Half a million of them reside in...
PBS
Pbs: Chronology of Early Christianity
A detailed timeline on the early history of the religion from the time of Julius Caesar (44 B.C.E.) to 327 C.E. and the death of Constantine.
Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
Religious Tolerance: Christian History
This site provides an interpretation of early Christian history as seen by religious liberals and historians. Includes Pauline Christianity, Jewish Christianity, and Gnostic Christianity. Details early movements by each branch to revolt...
PBS
Pbs: Peter and Paul and the Christian Revolution
A companion website to the documentary about the early Christian movement. Includes interactive activities, timelines, and primary sources.
PBS
Timeline of Peter and Paul
A timeline that is a part of a PBS documentary about Peter and Paul. The timeline shows what is happening in the Roman Empire at the same time as events in the Jewish communities.
Friesian School
Fresian School: Decadence of Roman History
This site, which is provided for by the Fresian School, gives a discussion of the Roman Empire, the decadence of the emperors and citizens, the coming of Christianity, the pagan hordes, and "scrupulous observance of the privileges of...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Augustus Caesar and the Pax Romana
This site provides a lecture about Augustus Caesar and the Pax Romana. The first part of the lecture is about his life and triumphs.