Study two governments in Ancient Roman history and consider the differences and similarities which impacted the societies.

Informative learning excercise using Shakespeare's Roman plays to analyze the impact of Classical Roman history on the people of Renaissance England.

Article examines the various religious options that were available to Roman and non-Romans living in the empire.

This lesson focuses on the roles citizens had during the Roman Empire through fictional biographies.

In this lesson, students learn about different types of myths and the ones common in ancient Rome. They then investigate the role mythology played in the ancient Roman civilization. Includes link to interactive site on the death of Jesus.

[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...

This is a huge site covering every aspect of Roman history and culture from the humble beginnings of Rome to the decline of the Empire. Use the table of contents to reach your specific focus.

This site describes the Roman religion. It explains the gods and goddesses and their origins, prayer and sacrifice, offices of the state religion, festivals, and the beginning of Christianity.

Learning module on the devlopment of the Roman Republic and the significant influence on Western culture. Unit includes unit guide and primary resources as well as several videos by Tom Richey.

Learning module creted by Tom Richey, with videos, lesson guides and primary resources from which students learn about the rise of the Romans from the beginning of the Republic through the end of the Roman Civil Wars. Topics include the...

Review this comprehensive timeline from the Roman Empire 55 BC-122 AD. Enhance study with the additional activities and an investigation of a Roman soldier.

A history of the beginnings of the Ancient Roman civilization-- touches on the Greek (Hellenistic) influences in forming the civilization.

Site explores the once bustling town of Caistor St. Edmond in southern England. Originally the city area was settled by the Iceni, a native Celtic tribe, and then the Romans, and then finally the Anglo-Saxons. The ruins here are well...

Information about Roman mythology with links to additional information about major gods, minor gods, adopted gods, imperial cult, and more.

A discussion and map of the vast network of Roman roads.

The status, role, and daily life of women in ancient Rome is revealed in discussions of the Vestal Virgins, the changed legal status of the Augustan Reformation, slavery, and so on.

Find interesting facts about the Pantheon of ancient Rome.

Discusses the societal levels in ancient Rome and how each group lived: the patricians, the soldiers in the Roman Legion, and the plebians. Describes a visit to the Roman bathhouses and the ingenuity of their design.

Explains some of the reasons the Roman Empire collapsed, how Roman cities and towns fell into ruins, and how barbarian groups took over with there being no strong Roman militia to keep lawlessness in check.

In the first weeks of 44 B.C., Caesar was proclaimed "dictator for life." His life, though, wouldn't last much longer. Fearful that the concentration of absolute power in a single man threatened the republic's democratic institutions,...

Trivia, artifacts, and the history of the fall of the Roman Empire.

This section gives a brief explanation of how the brothers influenced Roman society.

Good biography of Marcus Aurelius describing the lengthy wait he had to become emperor, the fierce wars he fought, and his stoic philosophy. Also deals with the questions about Commodus and his appointments as co-emperor and emperor.

The Colosseum is a symbol of Roman strength and cruelty. It is a testimony to the achievements the Romans made to architecture and engineering. Examine the colosseum from its construction to its use in the cruel games Romans used to...