University at Buffalo
University of Buffalo: Maecenas, Images of Ancient Greece and Rome: Colosseum
This site is an archive of 20 photographs taken of the Colosseum of Rome. Both exterior and interior photos.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Colosseum
Wikipedia offers detailed information on the Roman Colosseum, an amphitheater built in ancient Rome. Provides information on how it was built, what it was used for, and numerous images.
BBC
Bbc: The Colosseum: Emblem of Rome
The Colosseum is a symbol of Roman strength and cruelty. It is a testimony to the achievements the Romans made to architecture and engineering. Examine the colosseum from its construction to its use in the cruel games Romans used to...
Other
Virtual Rome: Welcome to the Eternal City
Take a tour of Virtual Rome. See virtual panoramas such as the Roman Colosseum, St. Peter and the Vatican, the Roman Forum and the Aventine.
Franco Cavazzi
Roman Empire Net: Pictorial Tour of Rome
This is a picture album of sites in Rome. Each site name listed links to a picture with a brief description.
Bluffton University
Bluffton University: Images of the Colosseum
This site from the Bluffton College displays images of the Colosseum both exterior and interior.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Roman Colosseum for Kids
History Questions: Colosseum Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Other
The History of the Colosseum
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.
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.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Roman Culture, Gladiators
North Park University provides a page on Roman Gladiators and the Colosseum. Includes image and links to more Roman Culture information.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Roman Gladiators
Learn all about gladiators, how to become one, the different types, the Imperial gladiatorial games, the Colosseum, and life as a gladiator.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History: Colosseum
This resource details the neo-classical engraving of the "Colosseum" by an unkown italian artist of the 19th century, with a description and images of the engraving.
Other
Capitolium.org: Virtual Reconstruction How Rome Was
A great site for a look at how Rome once looked, and also pictures of the ruins as they stand today. Two short films can also be accessed.
Other
Leo Masuda: History of Roman Architecture
The Leo Masuda Architectonic Research pages offer a history of Roman architecture. Click on the pictures for lists of information on each example.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Colosseum
A detailed history of the Colosseum in Rome with a focus on the religious history (Christianity). Gives information about the games, and the many saints that are connected to the building. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia," is...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: The Colosseum
History for kids provides an overview of ancient Rome's Colosseum, including information about the history, structure, utility and its significance today as a modern icon of Rome's past.
Read Works
Read Works: Ancient Rome and Byzantium: Meet Me at the Coliseum
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Roman Coliseum. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Rome Tourism: Rome Info
Rome Tourism presents a look at the city of Rome, Italy! From the many historic sights and attractions to the Vatican to maps and basic facts about Rome. Useful for a student researcher or a tourist to the area.
Other
Salariya Book Company: You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Gladiator!
A web-book designed to show the pitfalls of being a Roman Gladiator. Although this is a cartoon book, it does give you some elementary knowledge about the Roman Empire.
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