Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Ammianus Marcellinus (C.330 395 Ce)
Fordham University provides translation of a commentary by the Greek historian Ammianus Marcellinus that criticizes everything about the 4th century Roman life, from overeating to bad driving.
PBS
Pbs: Claudius
This site contains an interesting account of the life of Claudius. Includes quotes from ancient and modern historians, as well as a scathing description of his second wife, Agrippina.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Early Roman Civilization, 753 509 Bc
A lecture on the early Roman civilization.
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.
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History of Ancient Rome for Kids: The City of Rome
Kids learn about the city of Ancient Rome on this site. This famous city was the center of the Roman empire which ruled much of the known world for centuries.
Other
Passages From Gibbon's "Decline and Fall"
Here are hundreds of excerpts from Gibbon's famous history of Rome, chosen "because of the literary wit and beauty that they contain."
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Byzantine Empire
Wikipedia entry on the Byzantine Empire addresses its history, the split with Rome, invasions and migrations from the East, its culture, and the empire's eventual decline and fall.
Boise State University
Boise State University: Byzantine Empire: An Outline
Annotated outline of the history of the Byzantine Empire.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Trier
Wikipedia, a publically-maintained wiki, offers information on the German city of Trier, including its well-preserved Roman buildings, city gate, and baths. There are images and external links, as well.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: History Mysteries: Rome
Join Sir Dig-a-Lot and Rohan on their brief journey through the history of Rome.
Other
The Romans: The Empire
The "Five Good Emperors" temporarily abandoned the hereditary principle - each was chosen on his merit by the senate. They were: Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: The Origins of Archaeology
An account which describes the work of Renaissance scholars to "reconstruct," ancient Rome and its architecture. A number of Renaissance manuscripts are shown. Click on "From collection to Reconstruction" (bottom of page) to go to next...
Other
The Emergence of the Augustan Age
This site provides basic information in outline form about the time from the death of Caesar to Octavian's triumphs after the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra. Site assumes that you know most of the major names in Roman history. Written by...
University of Virginia
Ancient Reconstruction of the Pompeii Forum
A scholarly investigation into the question of why the Romans did not repair the Forum in Pompeii after the earthquake of 62 C.E (17 years before the eruption of Mt Vesuvius).
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Learning to Read Rome's Ruins
Ibiblio offers a short account on how Renaissance scholars began to explore the ancient Roman ruins and reconstruct the Roman architectural achievements.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World: Vol. 1: The Ancient World: Lesson 4 Quiz
A short quiz on ancient Roman civilization.
Boise State University
Boise State University: The Roman Revolution: The Second Triumvirate
This is part of a history presentation. It discusses Octavian, the Second Triumvirate, and the division of the Roman possessions into three zones. Click through each page to the Battle of Actium and the reasons for the final demise of...
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Ancient Rome
A history teacher has shared his ideas for teaching and getting young scholars excited about ancient Rome.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Holy Roman Empire Poster
A poster of important images and facts about the Holy Roman Empire.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Roman Empire Colosseum in Rome, Italy
The famous Colosseum in Rome, Italy was built over 2000 years ago. It was the largest amphitheatre built during the Roman Empire and could seat around 50000 people. It was home to many performance and gladiatorial contests and I now a...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: The Roman Empire Under Augustus, 27 Bc to Ad 14
A map of the extent of the Roman Empire under Augustus (63 BC to AD 14). The map is color-coded to show the territories, and uses Latin place names such as Mare Internum (Mediterranean Sea), Pontus Euxinus (Black Sea), and Danubius Fl....