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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...
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Science Kids: Science Images: Roman Empire Colosseum in Rome, Italy
The famous Colosseum in Rome, Italy was built over 2000 years ago. It was the largest amphitheatre built during the Roman Empire and could seat around 50000 people. It was home to many performance and gladiatorial contests and I now a...
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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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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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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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History View: Roman Colosseum
Take a virtual field trip to the Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, an oval amphitheater in the center of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of travertine, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it is the largest amphitheater ever...
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A Photo of the Colosseum in Rome
Essay provides parallels and connections with the modern world that illuminate Rome's history and downfall.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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: Roman Engineering and Construction
Kids learn about the engineering and construction from the days of Ancient Rome. Learn how the Romans built roads, aqueducts, bridges, the colosseum, and other great structures.
Other
United Nations of Roma Victrix: Roman Gladiator
An account that describes who the gladiators were, how they fought and why, how were they trained, and more. It also provides some interesting facts about them such as that there were women gladiators.
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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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).
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 6: Architecture and Design
In this sixth unit of a course on Art Appreciation, students learn about the history of architecture, including ancient Greek and Roman works. They will learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and about Islamic architecture. They will also look...
BBC
Bbc: Gladiator: Dressed to Kill
Dress a Roman for battle in the Roman Colosseum. Choose carefully! The type of armor or weapons you choose could lead to victory or death.