Ancient Rome, Republic, Empire & Fall of Rome
Ancient Rome from its legendary foundations through the Republic. Important ancient Romans, especially kings, consuls, military leaders, and writers of ancient Rome, as well as information on the language in which they wrote -- Latin.
Army - The Roman Army
The Roman Empire depended on the Roman army. Not only did the legionaries conquer, but they spread the language and culture of Rome to Europe to the Rhine, and much of Asia and Africa.
The Roman Empire depended on the Roman army. Not only did the legionaries conquer, but they spread the language and culture of Rome to Europe to the Rhine, and much of Asia and Africa.
Books on Roman History
Here are suggestions for reading about ancient Rome, from its founding, through the kings, the Republic, and the Empire, to the Fall of Rome. Some books are suitable to school children, but most are for adults. Most cover a specific period, although there are some general ones.
Here are suggestions for reading about ancient Rome, from its founding, through the kings, the Republic, and the Empire, to the Fall of Rome. Some books are suitable to school children, but most are for adults. Most cover a specific period, although there are some general ones.
Fall of Rome
Articles on this site on the many aspects of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire.
Articles on this site on the many aspects of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire.
Family - Ancient Roman Family
The ancient Roman family "familia" was not the same as ours. For one, the slaves were a part of it.
The ancient Roman family "familia" was not the same as ours. For one, the slaves were a part of it.
Fast Facts About Italy
Italy is the name of the country that was the start of the Roman Empire.
Italy is the name of the country that was the start of the Roman Empire.
Forum Romanum
The Roman Forum (Forum Romanum) was originally a market place but became a place for politics, and public and private business.
The Roman Forum (Forum Romanum) was originally a market place but became a place for politics, and public and private business.
Gladiators
In ancient Rome, gladiators, who were usually slaves trained in special schools, fought to the death in arenas to entertain the crowds.
In ancient Rome, gladiators, who were usually slaves trained in special schools, fought to the death in arenas to entertain the crowds.
Glossary of Roman Terms
This alphabetical index of terms connected with Roman history does not include people.
This alphabetical index of terms connected with Roman history does not include people.
Growth of Roman Power
Maps of Rome, Italy, and the Roman Empire showing the growth and then diminution of Roman power.
Maps of Rome, Italy, and the Roman Empire showing the growth and then diminution of Roman power.
Maps of Rome and the Roman Empire
Rome spread from a single settlement on the Tiber. First it spread to the surrounding territory, then all of Italy, and then most of western Europe, north Africa, Greece, and Asia Minor.
Rome spread from a single settlement on the Tiber. First it spread to the surrounding territory, then all of Italy, and then most of western Europe, north Africa, Greece, and Asia Minor.
Rose Williams' Once Upon the Tiber
Review of Rose Williams' Once Upon the Tiber.
Review of Rose Williams' Once Upon the Tiber.
Study Questions on Ancient Rome
These are questions to think about as you read about and explore the history of Ancient Rome. There may not be a single correct answer. For those with concrete answers, you may need to explore further than the linked article on the Eras of Roman History.
These are questions to think about as you read about and explore the history of Ancient Rome. There may not be a single correct answer. For those with concrete answers, you may need to explore further than the linked article on the Eras of Roman History.
Vesuvius - Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius
Mt. Vesuvius is a volcano located in Campania that erupted in A.D. 79 covering much of the area in volcanic ash that preserved the area for centuries.
Mt. Vesuvius is a volcano located in Campania that erupted in A.D. 79 covering much of the area in volcanic ash that preserved the area for centuries.
Classical Abbreviations
Classical abbreviations from an online 1911 encyclopedia. The edition was scanned and not proofed, so there are errors.
Classical abbreviations from an online 1911 encyclopedia. The edition was scanned and not proofed, so there are errors.
Defining Ancient/Classical History
This article attempts to define the period of ancient/classical history by contrasting it with what came before (pre-history) and what came after (Middle Ages).
This article attempts to define the period of ancient/classical history by contrasting it with what came before (pre-history) and what came after (Middle Ages).