Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: The Reign of Antoninus Pius (Ad 138 161)
In this article from the 1901 textbook by William Morey, you will read about Antoninus Pius, one of the five good emperors, who was the embodiment of paternal autocracy.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: The Reign of Marcus Aurelius (Ad 161 180)
Read this entry from William Morey's 1901 text to find out about Marcus Aurelius, one of the five good emperors, who was known as a philosopher.
University of Maryland
University of Maryland: Timeline
This resource gives a timeline of Chinese dynasties along with the Chinese characters that represent them, as well as a list of emperors for each dynasty.
Buddha Dharma Education Association
Buddha Net: The Buddhist World: Buddhism in South Asia
This article provides a history of the practice of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Among the topics discussed are the the first through fourth Councils, the Emperors and scholars who had a profound impact on the practice of Buddhism, and the...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Puyi
Wikipedia provides detailed biographical information on Puyi (1906-1967 CE), the last emperor of China.
Other
China Highlights: Ming Dynasty
Learn all about the rise and fall of China's Ming Dynasty. Its origins are discussed from the fall of the Yuan Dynasty to the rise of rebel army leader Zhu Yuanzhang. Yuanzhang's battles and his rise to Emperor status are also touched...
Other
Travel China Guide: Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses
Gasp in amazement at the pictures of the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses of Qin, the first Emperor of China. Site provides great explanations and pictures. Be sure to click on related links below for more pictures.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Incredible History of China's Terracotta Warriors
In 1974, farmers digging a well near their small village stumbled upon one of the most important finds in archaeological history - vast underground chambers surrounding a Chinese emperor's tomb that contained more than 8,000 life-size...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Portrait of Vespasian
This naturalistic portrait of the emperor Vespasian (reigned 69-79 C.E.) clearly shows the lined complexion of this battle-hardened emperor, and also the curious 'strained expression' which the Roman writer Suetonius said he had at all...
First World War
First World war.com: Primary Documents: The "Willy Nicky" Telegrams
The content of ten telegrams exchanged between the German Emperor, Wilhelm II, and the Russian Tsar, Nicholas II, just prior to the outbreak of World War I, in the period from July 29 to August 1, 1914.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Ice Stories: Dispatches From Polar Scientists: Penguins
A resource featuring a select few penguin species living in the Antarctic Peninsula, particularly off of Ross Island. Discover the Adelie and the Emperor penguins who reside in this region.
Able Media
Ctc: I, Caesar a Study of the Imperial Romans
This lesson plan provides semester-long activities in which students research and write about selected emperors who ruled Rome during different parts of its history.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Antarctica: Penguins: What Is Motion?
What do you know about Emperor penguins? Ernie is researching them and their migration across the continent.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Japan: 1860s: A Strong and Independent Nation: Mutsuhito
This site explains the rise of the young emperor Mutsuhito. There are links and a timeline included.
Vroma Project
V Roma Project: Caligula: Historical Background
This resource presents a biography of Gaius, known as Caligula, the third emperor of Rome. Written in timeline form, it gives literary and artistic evidence about his life. It stresses the lack of credible information about his life and...
Vroma Project
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art: Roman Portrait Sculptures
Special Exhibition of photographs of sculptures of the heads of Roman Emperors, Roman men, Roman women, and Roman children with commentary. From The Riley Collection of Roman Portraits at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Terra Cotta Warriors of the Qin Dynasty
Site describes the clay army the first Chinese emperor Qin Shihuangdi ordered to be made in order to protect him in the afterlife.
Friesian School
Fresian School: Decadence of Roman History
This site, which is provided for by the Fresian School, gives a discussion of the Roman Empire, the decadence of the emperors and citizens, the coming of Christianity, the pagan hordes, and "scrupulous observance of the privileges of...
Other
Wesley Center for Applied Theology: Epistle of Marcus Aurelius
A primary source document written by the great Emperor in which he gives thanks to the Christians for his winning a battle.
Other
Yutopian: Qing Dynasty (1644 1911 a.d.)
This history of the Qing Dynasty, including the reign of Emperor Xian Feng, is in timeline format and allows viewers to compare events within the dynasty to those worldwide.
San Jose State University
San Jose State University: Sacrifices
This virtual exhibition project discusses many aspects of ancient Chinese history, including ancestral worship, weaponry, sacrifice, the Shang Dynasty, gods, the Chou Dynasty, burials, Emperor Shihuangdi, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Antarctica Warms, Which Threatens Penguins
Describes the threat of climate change in the Antarctica to emperor penguins by affecting the ice sheets where penguin breeding grounds are located.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Augustus
Illustrated encyclopedia tells the story of Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of Rome. Includes a timeline and links to related content.
Read Works
Read Works: Penguins: Up Close and Personal
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about three different types of penguins: the emperor, the king, and the little blue. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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