The ancient Roman civilization, from approximately 400 BC to 460 AD. Sites selected for kids and teenagers.
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- Pompeii: Unraveling Ancient Mysteries Explore the ancient city of Pompeii. Visit a house, see the art, see Vesuvius erupt, and learn what happened to this ancient Roman city.
- Sample Plan of a Roman House Click in any room to find out more about it.
- Rome: Republic to Empire A series of web pages on the history and culture of ancient Rome.
- On Roman Numerals Check out the roman numeral converter.
- 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.
- The Roman Empire in the First Century Brief look at the empire itself, ancient voices, social order, and daily life. From PBS.
- Illustrated History of the Roman Empire Includes biographies of emperors, timelines, interactive maps, and sections on Roman society and the military.
- The Roman Empire Includes history, achievements, builders, evils, gods, and maps. Also picture tours and class projects.
- Rome Project Clickable maps of the Roman Empire, plus information on politics, people, and places.
- The Romans From the BBC, this incredible site presents the people and lifestyles of the Roman Empire; army life, invasions, rebellions, leisure, family, religion, games
- Ancient Roman Law English translation of The Twelve Tables from the Ancient History Sourcebook.