Rome
Links
A Roman History Timeline
http://www.vroma.org/~jruebel/timeline/
Shows the chronological relationships of political/military, legal, literary/artistic, and social aspects of Rome in various periods.
Ancient Roman Law
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/12tables.html
English translation of The Twelve Tables from the Ancient History Sourcebook.
Ancient Rome
http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/staff/dbishop/rome/Rome.html
Photographs and historical information about the colosseum, Roman baths, Forums, pantheon, and catacombs.
Ancient Rome Project
http://www.internet-at-work.com/hos_mcgrane/rome/eg_rome_menu1.html
This 6th-grade project includes learning modules on the army, clothing, medicine and treatment, death and funerals, marriage, childbirth, entering adulthood, gods and goddesses, roman festivals, writing and literature.
Click2Disasters: Pompeii - Death of a City
http://www.click2disasters.com/pompeii/death_of_pompeii.htm
Tells the story of how Vesuvius destroyed Pompeii with links to animation, maps, graphics and pictures of the people who were fleeing for their lives.
Daily Life in Ancient Rome
http://members.aol.com/Donnclass/Romelife.html
Learn about the lifestyles, family life, pastimes, education, and social life of the ancient Romans.
Daily Roman Life
http://www.uvm.edu/~classics/webresources/life/
Government, laws, daily life, holidays and culture of the ancient Romans.
Echoes from the Ancients
Highlights an archaeological dig at a site where Jewish men, women and children held off trained Roman forces for 47 days. From PBS.
Humanities - Rome
http://academic.reed.edu/humanities/110Tech/Rome_gateway.html
An introduction to the culture of Ancient Rome. Published by Reed College in Oregon. Includes links to other sources.
Illustrated History of the Roman Empire
Includes biographies of emperors, timelines, interactive maps, and sections on Roman society and the military.