Wikipedia offers the definition of the Proletariat, the working class as defined by the Romans and by in Marxist theory.

An interesting biography of the life and religious influence of a Roman Catholic nun, Sor Juana de la Cruz.

Daily Bible Study offers a biography of Pontius Pilate, the sixth Roman governor of Judea. Focuses mainly on his dealings with Jesus, whom he eventually condemned to die.

The god of the sea and his famous rivalry with Athena for the favor of the city of Athens is explained in this article. (Roman name "Neptune.")

History for Kids presents information on the early Middle Ages in a kid friendly format with animated images and easy to read language. Begins with the Roman Empire moving on to teach us about the culture of monastaries, knights and...

History for Kids presents information on the life and works of Adelard, a 12th Century philosopher and translator from the Roman city of Bath. Includes links to teacher resources.

A brief biography of Ottorino Respighi (1870-1936 CE), Italian musician/composer studied violin, viola, and composition. He became a professor of composition in Rome after many years of playing with the Opera Orchestra in St. Petersburg,...

A detailed description of Pentecost according to the Roman Catholic Church. Includes information on the celebration of Pentecost, its meaning, and traditions that are associated with Pentecost. Please note that ?The Catholic...

A long and detailed account of the Athanasian Creed and its use in the Roman Catholic Church. Before and after the Creed, there is information about its history, meaning, and controversy. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a...

This is the Pope's declaration that only men can be ordained in the Roman Catholic Church as priests. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material...

This article from The New Advent discusses the whereabouts of the tomb of the apostle, St. Peter. It traces his life, teachings and death in Rome. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...

Largely biographical summary of St. Peter Damian's life. Focuses on his early life and introduction into the monastic vocation, and then on his busy service to Rome on numerous teaching and counseling missions. Please note that The...

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features James Augustine Healy, the first African American Roman Catholic bishop in the United States and an advocate for children and Native Americans.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Rafer Johnson, an American athlete, who won a gold medal in the decathlon at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome.

Summarizes the life and career of Augustus Tolton, an American religious leader who is regarded as the first African American ordained as a priest in the Roman Catholic Church.

Discusses the Christian religion, the province of Judea, the story of Jesus, belief system, persecution by the Romans, the spread of Christianity, and the different Christian sects that have evolved.

Explains Plotinus' philosophical development and his new reading of Plato that resulted in the quasi-religious Neoplatonism. Describes the main contours of his emanationist philosophy, focusing on the journey of the intellect to meet the...

Artlex.com defines and describes the Hellenistic period in Western art. Features include links to illustrated examples, artists, and related terms.

This Wikipedia site provides information on Pliny the Elder, author of Naturalis Historia. Includes much biographical information and hyperlinked terms.

An Italian site containing a comprehensive biography of artist Michelangelo. Also includes images of some of his paintings.

A beautiful picture of La Rotonda greets you when you open this site. You start to wonder why you're not on a plane to vacation there! Below the picture there is technical data concerning the use of the building and rooms, and why they...

Very specific site that lists important legislation from Augustus' rule, especially those dealing with moral reforms and the creation of the emperorship.

The text of Juvenal's Satire VI.

This site, which is provided for by the Medieval Sourcebook of the Fordham University, gives a chronicle describing the death of Frederick Barbarossa.