Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Times of Pompey and Caesar:the Rise of Pompey
In a passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook, we learn of the military brilliance of Pompey.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Slave Revolts
This site from the Fordham University provides lots of information on the three slave revolts that occurred in ancient Rome. Very thorough, drawing from ancient historical texts.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Marcus Licinius Crassus
This Wikipedia site provides biographical information on Roman politician Marcus Licinius Crassus. Includes a timeline of his life and a list of fictional portrayals of him.
Other
The Roman Slave Trade
An interesting article explaining the life a slave led in Ancient Rome. The text explains the work they did, the lives they led, and the treatment they received.
Other
Decline of the Roman Republic: Military Commanders
A good account on the later years of the Roman Redpublic, it focuses on the military commanders that were in constant conflict over power. These commanders included, among others, Crassus and eventually Julius Caesar. This conflict led...
Franco Cavazzi
The Roman Empire: Gaius Marius & His Roman Army Reforms
This site from The Roman Empire explores Gaius Marius' role in reforming the Roman Army. Content includes a detailed biography. The article continues with Sulla and the Social wars, the decline of the Republic, and the end of the Republic.
Franco Cavazzi
The Roman Empire: Marcus Licinius Crassus (D. 53 Bc)
This site explains how Crassus gained power in Rome, raised an army, became governor of Syria, and was eventually murdered.
Franco Cavazzi
The Roman Empire: Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus
This site, which is provided for by the Roman Empire.net, gives a biography of the victorious Roman general, Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, also known as Pompey the Great.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Spartacus
Explore the biography of Spartacus from Ancient Rome. Learn about the gladiator who led a slave revolt.