Web Link Bibliography

 

Ancient Rome

 

Daily Life in Ancient Rome: This is part of Mr. Donn and MaxieísWebsite. They provides resources on a variety of social studies topics including ancient civilizations.  The website contains brief blurbs about many topics in ancient Roman life including: breakfast, lunch, dinner, families, school, the forum, houses, the baths, clothing, entertainment, weddings, toys and games, country life and great builders. The website also has a story about Thomas, the greatest lawyer in Rome. Lesson plans and web links are included.

http://members.aol.com/bkdonnclass/Romelife.html

 

The Romans This website was produced by Nettlesworth Primary. This site contains great graphics and is grouped into the following categories: Important people, important events, a childís life, a town tour, military news, arts and crafts and fun and games. This website also includes links to other related websites. Written at 4th to 5th grade, each topic provides basic information to introduce students to a topic.

http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/nettsch/time/romans.html

 

The Roman Page This website contains more detailed information about different aspects of Rome. Topics on this page include the army, the baths, clothing, emperors (only a chart of names and dates), entertainment, glass, theatre and the hippodrome.  Some of the pages include pictures, and some provide access to pictures if you click on the link. http://ireland.iol.ie/~coolmine/typ/romans/intro.html

 

The Romans This website is the best that I have seen. It is professionally produced and has a ton of information. Topics included are the city of Rome and the Roman Empire, Roman invasion of Great Britain, the Roman Army, leisure, family and children, religion, technology, and remains.  Special features on this website are the glossary, just click on a highlighted word and it takes you to the glossary.  Also, websites include fun facts, online quizzes, printable worksheets, and further resources, (books, films and websites).

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/romans/

 

Constantine:  A Roman Ruler:  This website gives a brief description of Constantine and his achievement.  It does include a picture. http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdconst.htm

 

Pay Up:  Taxes in Ancient Rome and in the World Today: This website contains a complete lesson on ancient Roman taxation complete with objective, materials, procedures and student handout. The lesson takes students through the taxation process and how it is connected to the political system. Intended for students in 6-8 grade.

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/activities/payup/

 

The Beginner’s Guide to Roman Military Equipment: This website is intended for middle school students and contains frequently asked questions about what type of weapons were used and how the Roman army dressed. http://museums.ncl.ac.uk/archive/arma/welc/beginner/faq1.htm

 

Victori-The Roman Military This website contains information about Roman soldiers and weapons. It contains information on tools of war, strategies, and famous people. Each page only has a brief paragraph, but enough to get basic information. Teacher resources and links included.

http://library.thinkquest.org/21665/

 

The Myth of the Decline and Fall A brief one page article from National Georgraphic discussing whether or not the fall of the Roman Empire was a drastic sudden event or a gradual decline. Article may be difficult for lower level readers. www.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/9708/forum/essay.html

 

Ancient Rome Project A website produced as a sixth grade project. The site contains topics including the Roman army, clothing, marriage, entering adulthood, medicine and treatment, death and funerals, Roman festivals, writing and literature.

 http://www.internet-at-work.com/hos_mcgrane/rome/eg_rome_menu1.html

 

Social Studies for Kids:  Ancient Rome A website for children that contains topics with links to many different websites. Several topics are an introduction to Rome, glossary, timeline, twelve tables, famous Romans, Roman baths, and Hannibal. Several of the links did not work, but others provided good information.

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/ancientrome.htm

 

Who were the Romans?   A website produced by junior high students describing the Romans with emphasis on the Romans in Great Britain. The website is intended for 7-10 year olds. Each topic contains about a page of basic information. Topics include towns and homes, gods and Christianity, buildings, numerals, food and farming, clothing, and fascinating fact. A tutorial is provided with an overview of the Romans.

http://www.brims.co.uk/romans/

 

Pompeii:  Death of a City This website is the story of how Mt. Vesuvius erupted; told in story form. Each chapter has words that are hyper linked to more information about Rome. http://www.click2disasters.com/pompeii/pompeii_ch1.htm

 

Mr. Dowlings Electronic Passport: Rome This website is written for middle school students and contains general information about the following topics: Rome, Remus and Romulus, patricians and plebeians, Punic wars, Spartacus, Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Late Emperors, Roman technology, Latin, Christianity, and Constantine.

http://www.mrdowling.com/702-christianity.html

 

 Roman Gladitorial Games This website contains information about a popular form of entertainment in Roman Times. Topics include the origins of the games, the types of gladiators, animals used, the ampitheater and the experience of the game. Text is sophisticated and goes into detail.

Gladiators. http://depthome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/classics/gladiatr/index.htm

 

Entertainment in Ancient Rome  This website contains about a page of information on the following topics: the colosseum, Circus Maximus, theatres, baths, dinner parties, board games. Pictures and a list of other resources are provided. http://ua1vm.ua.edu/~owens021/

 

Roman Cuisine  This website contains information about foods eaten by the Roman. Specific topics are food preservation, food preparation, and special ingredients the Romans used. A link to a cookbook with Roman recipes is included.

 http://www.realm-of-shade.com/sweetlady/cuisine/page1.html

 

Sites for Roman Images and Photographs:

 

Maps of the Roman World in the First Century This site contains three detailed maps of the Roman Empire in the years 8 CE; 47 CE; and 117 CE.  http://www.centuryone.com/rmnwrd.html

 

 

Pictures of History: Ancient Rome The website contains over 150 images of Rome and Pompeii featuring photographs of ancient Rome including the roman forum, city walls and the baths. http://www.jhauser.us/pictures/history/Romans/index.html

 

Picture Gallery of Ancient Rome and Italy: This website contains picture of the ruins of the Roman Forum, the coliseum, and the city of Rome. http://historylink102.com/italy/rome-pictures-main.htm

 

Sites visited September 2003.