Rome 

Be sure to use the database Daily Life in Ancient Times.

Maps

• Maps of Ancient Rome
• Clickable map of Ancient Rome

History

• Ancient Rome Timeline - chronological links to sites on ancient Rome - most links are primary source materials
• The Roman History - this is an excellent site for each era of the Roman Empire; includes interactive maps, biographies and pictures.

Social Life

• Roman Life in the 1st Century - this is an excellent resource in life in ancient Rome
• Forum Romanum - this site is a great introduction to daily life in ancient Rome; topics include family, names, marriage, women and children, houses and food..
• Roman Baths - this site takes you through the construction of a bath and a day in the life
• A History of Plumbing - Rome's contribution to modern plumbing
• Roman Theater  - this site gives information on the stage and set designs
• Roman Theater - visit a reconstructed site of a Roman theater
• Roman Food
• Chariot Races
• Roman Gladiators
• Roman Ball Games - get information on the Roman equivalent to football and soccer
• Antique Roman Dishes - this site even includes a converter
• Roman Recipes - from PBS
• Roman Fashions - from the History of Clothing; scroll down for links

Roman Army and Wars

• Punic Wars
• A Book of Roman Arms and Armour
• Roman Fort - built 3rd century A.D.; includes photos

Biographies

• Roman Emperors
• Hannibal - this is part of the Encyclopedia of the Orient

Roman Mythology

• Romulus and Remus
• Encyclopedia of Roman Mythology

Art and Architecture

• Gallery of Photographs of Ancient Rome

Roman Laws

• The Twelve Tablets
• Roman Law Tablets
• Women in Ancient Rome - this describes the legal status of women in ancient Rome; scroll down for the laws directed at women