Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Divine Augustus
This is a translation of an extensive Roman work on Augustus and his reign. His family, family history, childhood, the loss of his father, his military career, and more are discussed in this extensive study of his life.
HyperHistory Online
Hyper History: Severus, Roman Emperor, 146 211
A brief summary of Septimius Severus, his coming to power in 193 and the origin of a military monarchy in the Roman Empire, plus the coincidental origination of the term "Europe" and what it meant.
Vroma Project
V Roma Project: Augustus and Tiberius: Historical Background
This resource presents detailed information, formatted in a timeline, about Augustus and his successor, Tiberius. It features coin evidence along with genealogy charts. Click the link for the diagram and slide show that describe the...
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Mediterranean Basin Chronology: Theodosius the Great
Quick biography of the last Roman Emperor to rule a united Rome.
Read Works
Read Works: Ancient Rome and Byzantium the Birth of the Byzantine Empire
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about beginning of the Byzantine empire. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Franco Cavazzi
The Roman Empire: 'Theodosius the Great'
This site provides a biography of Flavius Theodosius (Theodosius the Great), a man who became emperor for a brief time following the Battle of Adrianople.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Eutropius
Fordham University gives a brief selection by Eutropius about the reign of Marcus Aurelius. Describes him as a very pious and generous man, despite all his power and the problems he faced.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Letters of Pliny the Younger & Emperor Trajan
The actual letters written between Pliny and the Emperor about the issue of early Christianity. It was the first time the Romans recognized the religion as separate from Judaism.
Other
Georgetown College: Roman Emperors: The Severi (Ad 193 235)
Page down to The Severi for a list of the Severan Rulers from 193-235 A.D., a very brief summary of their beginnings, and the years they came to power.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Silver Shekel 2nd Jewish Revolt, Struck Over a Denarius of Hadrian
This silver coin shows how, in an act of defiance against Roman rule, the Jewish population in the province of Judaea over-struck portraits of the Emperor Hadrian with their own symbols. Jerusalem had been destroyed by Roman forces in 70...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Emperor or President?
Lesson helps students trace attributes of the United States government to those of ancient Greek democracy.
PBS
Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: The Roman Empire: Who Are You?
Take this quiz to learn which Roman emperor you are most like.
Robin Chew
Lucid Cafe: Augustus First Roman Emperor
A brief overview of the life and accomplishments of Augustus (Octavian).
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Stemmata of the House of Severi
A family tree of the Severan rulers of the Roman Empire. No other information is given.
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Nero
Biography of Nero contains good, balanced information about this often misunderstood emperor.
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Constantine I
An essay on the life of Constantine, his relationship with Christianity, the founding of Constantinople, his death, and more.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Power Point: The Five Good Emperors
Tom Richey uses humor in his slide presentation to informa and enlighten students on the history of Rome and the Five Good Emperors.
Other
United Nations of Roma Victrix: The Julian Marriage Laws (Nos. 120 123, Etc.)
In 18 BC, the Emperor Augustus turned his attention to social problems at Rome, one of which was adultery among the upper classes and that many couples who did marry failed to produce offspring because their romantic lives took...
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.
PBS
Timeline of Peter and Paul
A timeline that is a part of a PBS documentary about Peter and Paul. The timeline shows what is happening in the Roman Empire at the same time as events in the Jewish communities.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Julio Claudian Dynasty
This site from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York contains wonderful information on the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Pictures are provided along with a somewhat in-depth text that contains links for additional information. This is a...
Vroma Project
V Roma: Arch of Titus
This sensational chunk of information about the Arch of Titus would be very helpful to the researcher. It discusses the age of the arch, why it was built, the history at the time of its construction, relief sculptures on the arch, and...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: War of Austrian Succession
Wikipedia provides detailed information and a hyperlinked table of contents for easy navigation on the War of the Austrian Succession 1740-1748.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Bronze Head From a Statue of the Emperor Hadrian
Hadrian (reigned 117-138 C.E.), once a tribune in three different legions of the Roman army and commander of a legion in one of Trajan's wars, was often shown in military uniform. He was clearly keen to project the image of an ever-ready...