Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Roman Emperors: Romulus Augustulus
Two views on the biography of Romulus Augustulus, his life, reign, and deposition.
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Fall of Rome for Kids
History Questions: Fall of Rome Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Rome for Kids: The Fall of Rome
A website with information for students to learn about the decline and fall of Ancient Rome. The western Roman Empire fell in 476 AD.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Western and Central Europe Chronology: The Ostrogoths
This brief article details the rise and fall of the Ostrogoths, a Germanic tribe of the fifth and sixth centuries.
Other
Siteseen Ltd: Causes for the Fall of the Roman Empire
This article addresses the many reasons why the world's greatest superpower of the 4th century, the Roman Empire, crumbled and fell. Many reasons are discussed in detail, including the spread of Christianity, the invasion of various...
Other
The Romans: The Fall of Rome
Trivia, artifacts, and the history of the fall of the Roman Empire.
Franco Cavazzi
The Roman Empire: Romulus Augustulus
A description of the reign of Romulus Augustulus during the years of AD 475-476, how he came to power, and how he was deposed. Interesting site on the history of the fall of the Roman Empire.
A&E Television
History.com: How Julius Caesar's Assassination Triggered the Fall of the Roman Republic
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,...
Loyola University Chicago
De Imperatoribus Romanis: Diocletian
This is a biographical history of Diocletian and the Rome of his time. Includes links to other Roman subjects.
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.
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.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Alaric the Visigoth
History for Kids presents overview of the Visigoth leader, Alaric I, who rose to prominence in the Roman Army and is responsible for the sack of Rome. Teacher resources included.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Alaric
Encyclopedia entry provides detail about Alaric and the sack of Rome. Includes photos, timeline and links to further reading.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: The Fall of the Roman Empire
Article ending with a short quiz for kids gives an overview of the weakening and eventual fall of the Roman Empire.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Beginnings of German Christianity 500 1000.
While conventionally the period after the fall of the Roman Empire in the West is thought of as an age of darkness, in fact it was the formative period of a new culture. Christian missionaries brought a form of Christianity to the...
Other
Armenian History
A very comprehensive look at Armenian history written by an Armenian so expect some partiality. Use the table of contents to navigate the site. Pictures illustrate every section and a glossary is included.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: World History: 600 Bce 600 Ce Second Wave Civilizations
We have 2 resources from here but should be cross-checked against embedded videos.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Edward Gibbon
Edward Gibbon (April 27, 1737 - January 16, 1794) was an English historian and Member of Parliament. His most important work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, was published in six volumes between 1776 and 1788.
Other
Si Spain: Auge Y Caida Del Imperio Espanol
This resource provides the chronology of the rise and fall of the Spanish Empire.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Italy, Ad 525
A map of Italy at the time of Ostrogoth rule under Theodoric the Great (AD 454-526) after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. This map shows the extent of the Kingdom of the Ostrogoths, Kingdom of the Vandals (Corsica and Sardinia),...