Ancient+Rome

Republic to Empire Ancient History: Spartacus and the Slave Rebellion The Colosseum: Emblem of Rome The Legend of Rome: Romulus and Remus Primary History - Romans Nero The Roman Gladiator Rome Ancient History: Romans Julius Caesar (100BC - 44BC) Rome Roman Horse Races The Ancient Romans Ides of March Marked Murder of Julius Caesar Cleopatra Seduces Antony, 41 BC
 * In the Roman republic of two thousand years ago, order had given way to chaos in the Senate. Senators who had been elected by the people fought for power, and anarchy ensued. Although Rome ruled the world, it was falling apart within. Discover how Julius Caesar gained powerful friends and enemies, earning power, respect, and wealth before he was assassinated. Find out why Augustus and Antony conspired to destroy Caesar's enemies, and how Augustus attacked his former ally and emerged as emperor.
 * URL: http://www.pbs.org
 * Roman legions were defeated and slaveholding landowners terrorized at the hands of a slave army led by a determined Thracian gladiator by the name of Spartacus. Thirty and sixty years earlier, slave revolts of 40,000 and 70,000 slaves had battled militias and decimated farms. The revolt of Spartacus was different in that it threatened Rome itself and many of these slaves were trained gladiators. Learn about the preparation and training of these warrior slaves, the initial battles with kitchen and farm tools, and the extreme measures it took for Rome to stop the rebellion.
 * URL: http://www.historynet.com
 * From the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) History series on the ancient Romans, The Colosseum: Emblem of Rome by Keith Hopkins describes one of the major surviving architectural symbols of Roman culture. There are page links to information on the design and construction of the building that include color photographs of the ruins and pictures of artwork from the period. The site also contains historical information on the city and its rulers, including Vespasian who started construction on the Colosseum between 69 and 79 A.D.
 * URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk
 * By the end of this lesson: You will know what a legend is, you will know the story of Romulus and Remus, you will have completed a quiz to check your understand of the story, and you will have produced a cartoon to tell the story in your own words. Following this list of objectives is an easy-to-understand story of Romulus and Remus. After reading the account, the viewer clicks forward to take a quiz, make a cartoon, and/or do a wordsearch.
 * URL: http://www.historyonthenet.com
 * The ancient Romans worshipped many gods and goddesses. They told many stories, or myths about these gods and goddesses which helped to explain the things that existed in the world. On this site, you can learn about the ancient city of Rome and the Roman Empire. You can read about the Roman army, the Roman family, and how children were educated during ancient Roman times. This kid's Web site contains facts, quizzes, timelines, games, and activities about Rome and the Roman people.
 * URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk
 * All Nero cared about was himself. Although he was the emperor of Rome, he didn't care about the people of Rome. He was known for his cruelty and self-indulgence. Stories say that Nero had the fire started that destroyed much of the city. While the fire was burning, he watched from a tower and played a song. No one knows if the stories are true but it sure made people angry. Nero blamed the Christians for the fire and persecuted them.
 * URL: http://www.factmonster.com
 * Examine the origins and history of the Roman gladiators. The first gladiatorial games were funeral games and reenactments of military victories. Some free men chose to seek popularity and fame by becoming gladiators but most were slaves or prisoners of war. Learn about gladiatorial schools and find out who might enter the arena weaponless. The gladiators trained like professional athletes with the weapons of Rome's enemies and were idolized as heroes. Public executions and the slaying of wild animals in the arena were included in the entertainment. Archeological evidence also suggests that there were female gladiators.
 * URL: http://ablemedia.com
 * The Roman Empire was based on a culture and civilization that is still with us today in many of our institutions. Come and explore this fascinating world. Learn how the Empire grew and was maintained. Meet some of the people who lived there; the rulers, soldiers, craftsmen, and slaves. Read about the daily life, both public and private, of its citizens and how they developed the Latin alphabet that is still used today. You can study the Roman gods and goddesses and find out what religious beliefs Romans practiced over time.
 * URL: http://carlos.emory.edu
 * You won't mind digging up valuable information for your research at this site. It is not only resourceful and informative, but it is so well done! Remembering that Ancient Rome covered a lot of years, you can investigate and locate data that will suit your own designated time of interest in Roman history. Prepare a gladiator for battle or visit all of the areas of the Colosseum at the interactive part of this site. Read about all aspects of the Roman life and click on some of the links at the bottom for further data.
 * URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk
 * The BBC presents this article about Julius Caesar and explains his contribution that made him an historic figure. Caesar was a general of the Roman republic and a politician. He was able to extend the Roman Empire before gaining the title of dictator of Rome. Caesar came from a socially distinguished family that was patrician. During his reign of power, Caesar worked on these reforms, relieving debt, enlarging the senate, and building the Forum Iulium.
 * URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk
 * This site was set up as a companion piece to a course on ancient Rome taught at The College of New Rochelle. The subjects are divided into two major groups, historical topics and civilization and culture topics. The variety of subjects covered includes Sparticus' rebellion, Julius Caesar, Roman social classes, and chariot racing. Each topic page links to a list of all of the sources used on that page, plus links to outside sources. There is also a general list of references for all of the sources used throughout the site.
 * URL: http://www.vroma.org
 * One of the most famous aspects of the chariot is its use in Roman horse races. In this article, read about the chariot's role in Rome's popular races. Numerous in-text links are provided throughout this discussion. Click on these to learn the difference between Greek and Roman horse racing, the histories of two-horse and four-horse chariot racing, along with other related topics. As an additional bonus, these in-text links also provide a wealth of related artwork, both painted and sculptural.
 * URL: http://ancientolympics.arts.kuleuven.ac.be
 * There was a time in Rome where a group of people called the Etruscans ruled over the country. However, the Etruscans were finally overthrown, and a new government was formed in Rome. Rome's Republic government served them well for the next 500 years. But, Rome went through many conquests. This history Web site about ancient Rome covers topics such as: Roman Religion, Roman Conquest, The Punic Wars, Julius Caesar, Julian Emperors, Good Emperors, Pax Romana, The Spread of Christianity, the End of the Roman Empire, and more. There is a lot of history here on the ancient Romans.
 * URL: http://www.kidspast.com
 * The assassination of Julius Caesar on March 15, 44 B.C., or the Ides of March, has made that date an infamous one. Revisit the events of Caesar's life and the political intrigues of Rome to learn the significance of Caesar's murder. In this online National Geographic article, you will discover why Caesar's personality, ambition, and leadership style had such an impact on Roman history. Find out why Caesar had so many enemies and what his legacy has become in history and in literature.
 * URL: http://news.nationalgeographic.com
 * If Antony and Cleopatra had succeeded in ruling both Rome and Egypt, history may have taken some different turns. After the murder of Julius Caesar, Rome was engulfed in civil war. Antony was one of those competing for power. The empire that controlled Iraq during that time was a threat to Rome, and Antony looked to the richest woman in the world for help financing his army. The powerful queen had already seduced Caesar. Analyze how she worked her charms on Antony.
 * URL: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com