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Year 7 History: Ancient Rome

ONLINE DATABASES

Use the below Databases to search for Ancient Rome.

Britannica This link opens in a new window

Search for "Ancient Rome", see Related searches (Julius Caesar, Augustus, Pompeii, Appian Way)

World Book Online This link opens in a new window

Select STUDENT: Search "Rome Ancient". Use side bar contents to help with search.

BrainPOP This link opens in a new window

Search: Ancient Rome

Roman Baths

Find out more about Roman Baths. The below information comes from the town of Bath in England.

Roman Bathing Complex
A look at roman baths and how they worked and looked.

Roman Baths Walkthrough
Go for a walk through the Roman baths, learning about their structure and purpose.

Other links of interest

Maps of the Roman Empire
If you love maps you will love this site. Look at how the Romans took over the known world.
BBC Bitesize
Simple and clear introduction to what life was like in Ancient Rome.
BBC: HISTORY
Detailed and good overview of Ancient Rome: use the tabs to explore deeper.
Ancient Rome: Khan Academy
Introduction to Ancient Rome: use the contents list of the left of page to explore.
Oxford Art Online: Roman art
Have a look at the the Art of Ancient Rome.
Roman Architecture: Khan Academy
Great overview of Roman architecture (temples, houses, villas, forums)

Museums to explore

Look through the information and collections of the below museums to learn about Ancient Rome.

British Museum
An introduction to Ancient Rome.
British Museum: Virtual Tour
Follow the link to the virtual tour of Roman and Greek life in the British Museum.
National Roman Museum
Read about what is inside the Roman Museum and follow the links at the bottom to explore the Colosseum and the Castel Sant' Angelo.

Films

Below are some films to help you learn about Ancient Rome.