Websites for the study of Ancient Rome
Daily Life in Ancient Rome
Features information on all aspects of daily life in Ancient Rome, including clothing, hair styles, baths, school, meals, houses, toys & games, entertainment, weddings, life in the country, etc. Includes a section on the great buildings of ancient Rome.
Rome Resources
Provides a collection of annotated links on Ancient Rome, sorted into the following categories: literature, military, archeology, political, philosophy, drama, religion, maps and general information.
Odyssey Online: Rome
Topics include: People, Mythology, Daily life, Death & burial, Writing, and archaeology.
Ancient Rome
Very basic, easy to read information that is sorted by topics. Includes many images.
Ancient Rome
Features information on timelines, law, warfare, literature, religion, role of Roman women in daily life, art, architecture, etc.
Ancient Rome: Images and Pictures
Provides access to over 240 photographs of Ancient Roman ruins.
Ancient Rome
Provides information on many topics of Ancient Roman life, includings sports and recreation, clothing, architecture, art, etc.
Marriage in Ancient Rome
A Visual Compendium of Roman Emperors
Features an illustrated list of Roman Emperors placed on a timeline and using hyperlinks to lead to additional information or images.
Aquae Urbis Romae: The Waters of the City of Rome
This is "an interactive cartographic history of the relationships between hydrological and hydraulic systems and their impact on the urban development of Rome, Italy." It examines the intersections between natural elements (such as the Tiber River) and constructed elements (such as aqueducts). Features a timeline, a build-your-own-map feature, 3-D models for viewing the topography of Rome, and primary texts and other documents. From the Institute for Advanced Technology in the Humanities, University of Virginia. (LII, 2007)
The Roman Empire in the First Century
Companion website to a documentary series about the Roman Empire, providing "a detailed look at the emperors of the time as well as other important historical figures ... [and] the daily life of ancient Romans." Features transcripts from the series, interviews, a timeline, an Augustan family tree (showing the relationships between Julius Caesar, Claudius, Caligula, Nero, and others), games and activities, video clips, lessons plans, and more. From Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). (LII, 2007)
Gladiators and Caesars
Selected images from a 2000-2001 exhibition on entertainment in ancient Rome, focusing on gladiator combat and chariot racing. In this basic text exhibit, brief descriptions accompany images of gladiator helmets, figurines, a chariot model, chariot-racing scenes, and more. From the British Museum. (LII, 2007)
Digital Roman Forum
Maps and panoramic and detailed views of a digital model of the Roman Forum as it appeared in late antiquity (June 21, 400 A.D). Also includes modern views of the sites, "documentation for the archaeological evidence and theories utilized to create the model" (such as texts from Ovid and Plutarch), and basic information about the individual features. From the Cultural Virtual Reality Laboratory (CVRLab), University of California, Los Angeles. (LII, 2007)
History for Kids
Provides information on Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Middle Ages, Islam, and more. Searchable. The section on Ancient Rome includes a timeline, maps, information on the environment, religion, clothing, language & literature, food, people, economy, sports & games, gladiators & circus games, art, and architecture.
Exploring Ancient World Cultures
Provides links to sites for the study of Ancient Egypt, Ancient India, Early Islam, the Near East, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome and Medieval Europe. The use of pull-down menus to search for timelines, sites, essays or images makes the site somewhat awkward to use, but the results are worthwhile.
Amazing Cruise through time & history
This Virtual time machine provides a visual and interactive tour from the Big Bang through dinosaur times, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Dark ages, Feudalism, Medieval, Renaissance, American Revolution, World War II, to the present and future. Created by students for students.
Women in World History Curriculum
A professional site providing lessons in 13 different units on various topics involving women’s experiences in history. Includes great women rulers, female heroes, female role in Ancient Rome, etc. Includes links to related resources.
Mediterranean Archaeology Resources
Provides extensive links to online resources for the study of Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient Rome. Fairly advanced level makes it appropriate for Comparative Civilization courses.
Mad Monarchs Series
Provides short biographies of royalty who developed extreme or peculiar behaviours during their reigns. Covers royalty from Ancient Rome, Russia, Great Britain, Spain, Portugal, Low countries, Scandinavia, Germany, France, Italy, Turkey, and Persia.
The Current Value of Old Money
Features a listing of annotated links to answer the question “How much would a specified amount of money at a certain period of time be worth today?”. Includes links for ancient Rome, Spain in 1505-1650, the US, the UK, and Europe. Provides some information about purchasing power, inflation, prices, cost of living, and historical exchange rates.
Food Timeline
Provides information on the history of various foods. Includes recipes to try for Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Medieval times, Renaissance, etc.
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