At one time the ancient Romans controlled most of the knownWestern world. Their military genius and skill as builders remains impressive to this day. In the seventh grade students will study the ancient Roman civilization. This pathfinder will help them find information in our school library media center, on the Internet, and in the community about the civilization and contributions of the ancient Romans.

Internet Sites

Ancient History Links Links to information about early civilizations all over the world

Ancient Roman History  Roman history from is founding to its fall, with emphasis on primary sources

Ancient Rome History, art, architecture, maps, religion, clothing, language

Ancient Rome with links to primary sources

Chronology of Roman Civilization See a timeline of the key events in the long history of the Roman civilization

Encyclopedia Mythica Read myths from many ancient civilizations including Egyptian, Roman, and Greek

Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Roman Artifacts Click to see pictures of coins, sculptures, and more

The Roman Civilization Homepage from Portland State University Contains information about art and architecture, daily life, literature, politics, religion/cults, sports, science/technology, and war/army.

The Roman Empire Contains interactive maps detailing the history of Rome from pre-Roman tiems to the final invasion by the Visigoths. The "Children's Section" has information about Roman dress, great builders, great achievements, the evils of Rome, and the Roman gods.

The Story of Letters: The Evolution of the Roman Alphabet

Welcome to Ancient Rome Links to dozens of sites with information on Ancient Rome

Books, Magazines

Books, Nonfiction:

Most of the nonfiction books about the history of ancient Greece are located in 937. The Pioneer library has at least 15 books on ancient Greek history. A few examples are listed here, but look in 937 to find others.

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What Do We Know About the Ancient Romans? The Romans Roman Town The Colossuem First Facts About the Ancient Romans

In addition to history books about ancient Rome, the Pioneer library has other books related to Rome:

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Illustrated Book of Myths Myths of Greece and Rome Heroes, Gods, and Emperors From Roman Mythology World Mythology The Building of Ancient Rome Julius Caesar Ancient History

Books: Fiction

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Rome Antics The Silver Branch

Magazine Articles:

"The Fall of Rome." Calliope January 2001

"The Roman Republic." Calliope October 2002

"The Eternal Etruscans." National Geographic June 1988, 696-743

"The Dead Do Tell Tales at Vesuvius." National Geographic May 1984, 557-613

"A Buried Roman Town Gives Up Its Dead." National Geographic December 1982, 687-693

"Down the Ancient Appian Way." National Geographic June 1981, 714-747

"Ancient Rome Brought to Life." National Geographic November 1946, 567-633

"Italy's Monuments Tell Rome's Magnificence." National Geographic March 1940, 371-378

"Augustus: Emperor and Architect." National Geographic October 1938, 535-556

"Imperial Rome Reborn." National Geographic March 1937, 269-325

"Horace: Classic Poet of the Countryside." National Geographic 1935, 771-795

Connect with ProQuest Magazine and Newspaper Index for recent newspaper and magazine articles about ancient Egypt.

Video, CD-ROM

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