Article on the history of ancient Rome, as well as a video on the fall of Rome.
- Subject:
- Social Studies
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- A&E Networks
- Date Added:
- 05/02/2022
Article on the history of ancient Rome, as well as a video on the fall of Rome.
This resource is an introduction to William ShakespeareŐs tragic play, "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar", through the study of universal themes using multiple-perspective investigations of betrayal scenarios.
This educational resource from the Metropolitan Museum of Art describes numerous pieces of Roman art with images and lesson plans included.
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art this page details the 1st century Roman relief sculpture "Relief with a dancing maenad" with a description and images of the piece.
This ancient history site features maps of Rome from just the "seven hills" to the entire city plan with the areas labeled in Latin.
Great site from PBS on the Roman baths. Includes a very interesting section on what a day at the baths would include through an interactive map. Also has a game in which you construct a bath.
This art history video dicussion examines "Painted Garden, Villa of Livia", fresco, 30-20 B.C.E. (Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Massimo, Rome). Plant species include: umbrella pine, oak, red fir, quince, pomegranate, myrtle, oleander, date palm, strawberry, laurel, viburnum, holm oak, boxwood, cypress, ivy, acanthus, rose, poppy, chrysanthemum, chamomile, fern, violet, and iris.
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This art history video dicussion examines "Pair of Centaurs Fighting Cats of Prey" from Hadrian's Villa, mosaic, c. 130 B.C.E. (Altes Museum, Berlin).
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This art history video discussion examines The Pantheon, Rome, c. 125.
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This resource outlines the different styles of clothing worn by the people of ancient Rome. Pictures, diagrams, and explanations are provided for a detailed account of ancient fashions. Go on to "Roman Clothing, Part II" for more about styles of women's clothing in ancient Rome. This page was created by Barbara F. McManus of The College of New Rochelle.
This art history video discussion looks at Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, 5th century A.D.
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This art history video discussion examines the Temple of Portunus (formerly known as, Fortuna Virilis), travertine, tufa, and stucco, c. 120-80 B.C.E., Rome.
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Background and description of the battle between the Visigoths and the Romans at Adrianople.
Quick biography of the last Roman Emperor to rule a united Rome.
Article provides a description of the life and rule of the Emperor Diocletian.
A comprehensive list in table form of the consuls of the Roman Republic along with an accompanying explanation.
Defines and examines the history of aqueducts which were a means to transport water from one place to another in early Roman civilizations.