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Encyclopedia Roma: The Colosseum in Rome
This site from Encyclopedia Roma gives a history of the Colosseum, built by Vespasian and Titus in 80 AD, also has a nice description plus pictures.
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Encyclopedia Roma: The Colosseum in Rome
This site from Encyclopedia Roma gives a history of the Colosseum, built by Vespasian and Titus in 80 AD, also has a nice description plus pictures.
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Encyclopedia Roma: The Colosseum in Rome
This site from Encyclopedia Roma gives a history of the Colosseum, built by Vespasian and Titus in 80 AD, also has a nice description plus pictures.
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Image Showing a Cgi Reconstruction of the Colosseum in Rome
Launch the animation to see how the Ancient Roman Colosseum was constructed and what occurred in each area.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Colosseum at Rome
The Colosseum at Rome was the greatest of Roman ampitheatres.
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.
Other
Cupola Galleries: Classical Architecture Gallery
Displays photographs of famous architecture from ancient Rome. Includes shots of the Pantheon, the Colosseum, and ruins of the Roman Forum.
City University of New York
Brooklyn College: Roman Amphitheaters
A short history of the Roman amphitheater, the most famous being the Colosseum located in Rome itself. These structures were used for public games such as gladiator contests.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History of Ancient Rome for Kids: The Arena and Entertainment
Kids learn about the arena and entertainment of the ancient Romans. They watched gladiators fight, animals, and theater in the Colosseum of Rome.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Self Portrait in Rome With the Colosseum
An image of "Self-Portrait in Rome with the Colosseum", created by Maerten Van Heemskerck in 1553 (Wood, 42 x 54 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Colosseum in Rome
An image of "The Colosseum in Rome", created by Antonio Lafreri in 1564 (Engraving).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Colosseum in Rome
An image of "The Colosseum in Rome", created by Max Klinger in 1888 (Oil on canvas, 77 x 102 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Capriccio With the Colosseum
An image of "Capriccio with the Colosseum", created by Bernardo Bellotto from 1743-44 (Oil on canvas).
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Web Gallery of Art: Rome: View of the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine
An image of "Rome: View of the Colosseum and The Arch of Constantine", created by Antonio Joli from 1744-48 (Oil on canvas, 122 x 187 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: View of the Colosseum by Night
An image of "View of the Colosseum by Night", created by Carl Gustav Carus from 1830-32 (Oil on canvas, 48 x 37 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: View of the Colosseum Seen From the West
An image of "View of the Colosseum Seen from the West", created by Jan Gossart, c. 1509 (Pen and brown ink over black chalk, 202 x 268 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Rome: A View of the Colosseum
An image of "Rome: A View of The Colosseum", created by Caspar Andriaans Van Wittelz (Oil on canvas, 73 x 98 cm).
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.
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.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Secrets of Lost Empires I Colosseum
Discover how to use pulleys to change the direction of force, compare different pulley designs and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a pulley.