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Stanford University

Stanford History Education Group: Roman Empire and Christianity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson in which students investigate several sources to determine why the Roman Empire persecuted Christians. Inlcudes downloadable lesson plan, PowerPoint, original documents, teacher and student...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Roman Catacombs

For Students 9th - 10th
This provides in depth information about many aspects of the catacombs of Rome which were used by early Christians. Position, history and artifacts are all discussed. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Distorting Madonna in Medieval Art

For Students 9th - 10th
After Rome was destroyed, people were wary of attachment to physical beauty. As Christianity gained traction, Romans instead began to focus on the metaphysical beauty of virtue, and art began to follow suit. James Earle discusses how...
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth study of the Christian philosopher from the 6th century C.E. There is a comprehensive biographical sketch plus nice analysis of his major works and ideas.