TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Should You Read Virgil's "Aeneid?"
In 19 BC, the Roman poet Virgil suffered heatstroke and died on his journey back to Italy. On his deathbed, unsatisfied with the final edit of his poem, "Aeneid," he asked his friends to burn it. But they refused, and soon after Virgil's...
Middlebury College
Middlebury College: Vergil Aeneid Iv, Notes
Middlebury College provides excerpts from late 19th-century study guides created for students to read the Latin text of Vergil's "Aeneid."
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The Works of Publius Vergilus Maro in Latin
The Aeneid, The Eclogues, and The Georgics in their complete Latin glory. No notes, no glossary, just straight Latin. Great for cutting and pasting for your own reading and translating!
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Mythological Background of the Trojan War
Really good outline that gives more than just the basic information about the mythological background to the Trojan War. Shows the actions of both men and gods in this legendary tale.
Luminarium
Luminarium: The Works of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey
Clickable list to full-text examples of the sonnets and blank verse poems of this English renaissance poet.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Virgil
This site gives access to texts by Virgil in English. The translations given are NOT exact, but are poetic interpretations of the original Latin.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Virgil
This biography of Virgil, author of the famous Roman epic The Aeneid, is complemented by selected quotes from his works and a detailed bibliography.
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Classics Pages: Virgil's Page
Classics pages offers a summary and examples of Latin poetry by Virgil, like the Georgics, the Aeneid, and more.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Books and Writers: Virgil Biography and Quotes
A detailed biography of the ancient Roman writer Virgil complemented by selected quotes from his works. Also provides a bibliography.
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Mythography: Roman Heroes and Heroines
This site has basic dictionary entries on some of the legendary heroes and heroines of Ancient Rome. Most are characters from The Aeneid.
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Latin Handouts
Copious amounts of handouts can be found here at the Latin Library. Includes vocabulary handouts, Latin readings, grammar handouts, exercises, and other miscellaneous handouts.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Reign of Augustus: Age of Augustus
This section of William Morey's 1901 textbook discusses the culture of Rome under Augustus' reign.
Middlebury College
Middlebury College: Publius Vergilius Maro
This article surveys the life and epic poetry of Vergil.
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Virgil.org
This site is devoted entirely to the study and appreciation of the Roman poet Virgil and his work.
Curated OER
Bbc History: Historic Figures: Virgil (70 19 Bc)
Mosaic of Virgil writing the "Aeneid" alongside muses Clio and Melpomene.
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Virgil.org
This site is devoted entirely to the study and appreciation of Virgil and his work. A great place to start a study.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Virgil: Aeneid
An image of "Virgil: Aeneid", created by Bartolomeo Sanvito during the 1490's (Manuscript).
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Virgil
(70 -19 B.C.) Latin Poet. Wrote many works, most famously the Aeneid
Curated OER
Classics Pages: Virgils Page
Classics pages offers a summary and examples of Latin poetry by Virgil, like the Georgics, the Aeneid, and more.
Other
Ancient Roman History Timeline
Narrative timeline highlights the people, especially authors, who shaped and chronicled the events of Ancient Rome. Offers specific links to outside sources with most entries. Most entries are highlighted with pictures and primary text...