History for Kids presents a history of Rome during the period of transformation from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. Students learn about this time period, the powers of an emperor, as well as some of the more famous emperors in...

Special Exhibition of photographs of sculptures of the heads of Roman Emperors, Roman men, Roman women, and Roman children with commentary. From The Riley Collection of Roman Portraits at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.

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

Kids learn about the emperors of Ancient Rome on this site. After the fall of the Roman Republic, these powerful leaders ruled much of the known world.

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

History for kids provides an overview of the life and controversial leaderhip of the Roman emperor Nero who served in the 1st Century AD.

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

The actual letters written between Pliny and the Emperor about the issue of early Christianity. It was the first time the Romans recognized the religion as separate from Judaism.

Biography of Marcus Aurelius from the perspective of his writing career, rather than his work as an emperor. Uses his own words from "The Meditations" to provide insight into his character.

This site provides a narrative of the life of Caligula. Includes quotes from historians.

History for Kids presents a brief history of Frederick Barbarossa, an influential emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, also known as Frederick I. Barbarossa ruled from 1155 to the year he died in 1190 and was famous for his military might...

Kids learn about the biography of Caesar Augustus on this site. Learn about the first emperor of Rome, Octavian was the nephew of Julius Caesar.

A very nice account which delves into the background of the persecutions of the early Christians under the Romans. The article provides specific historical details as to why and how Christians were being attacked.

This site gives a very clear introduction to the Thirty Years War. You can click on any of the sub-headings for more detailed information.

Explore Charlemagne's biography on this website. Learn how he was the considered one of the great leaders of the middle ages. He was the King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor during the Middle Ages.

Gives a short account on the life of Charlemagne plus has links to other sources of information.