A Virtual Tour of Ancient Rome - A description, photographs and drawings, and interactive movies of selected Roman landmarks and structures.
A Visual Compendium of Roman Emperors - An illustrated listing of emperors compiled by Justin Paola.
Agrippina the Elder: Vixen or Victim? - Essay by Tina Saavedra on Agrippina the Elder (grand-daughter of Augustus and mother of Nero).
Ancient and Classical Architecture - Howard Partridge provides a gallery of his photographs of buildings and ruins in Rome from c.179 BC to 141 AD. Part of the Cupola Collection.
Ancient Art - Rome - Detroit Institute of Arts : Permanent Collection. Overview and clear well selected images.
Ancient Roman Art - Ancient Roman art collection of the Academy of the Classics Gallery of Fine Art with some good if general information on Roman Art.
Ancient Roman History Timeline - A very nicely layed out timeline of Ancient Rome from the founding of Rome (753 BC) to the rule of Constantine (336 AD) with links to primary sources.
Ancient Roman Technology Handbook - A handy site from the University of North Carolina about numerous aspects of Roman technology
Ancient Rome - The State Hermitage Museum: Collection Highlights. This varied collection of Roman art spans the period from the late period of the Republic (1st century BC) to the late Empire (4th century AD), but most important is the collection of sculptural portraits. Illustrated.
Ancient Rome - Suite 101 - Includes an historical survey of the Roman Empire to A.D. 565, an overview of Latin, and a look at the historical and archaeological research currently being conducted.
Ancient Rome Daily Life - A friendly look at the daily routines and lifestyle of the Ancient Romans.
Ancient Rome Links Page - A list of links about ancient Rome.
Ancient Rome Online - A well-developed resource for students and tourists alike on Roman culture and history. Maps, essays, timelines, and interactive architectural exhibits.
Ancient/Classical History from About.Com - Internet resources on the Italic tribes and early Republican Rome, from About.Com
Armamentarium: the Book of Roman Arms and Armour - An illustrated source book about Roman military equipment
ArtLex on Etruscan art - Etruscan art - Before the days of ancient Rome's greatness, Italy was the home of a nation called Etruria, whose people we call the Etruscans. Examples of Etruscan art.
Battle of Trasimeno (Borrough of Tuoro sul Trasimeno) - Describes the historical context, map and course of the battle, profiles of generals, and information for tourists visiting the battle site.
Byzantine Chant - Topics on this page range from basic historical information, to advanced topics that would only be understood by more advanced readers.
Byzantine Empire - Short overview with links to related subjects, from Compton's Encyclopaedia.
Byzantine Studies - Medieval History Net Links - Useful and interesting sites related to Byzantine studies.
Byzantine Studies Page - Paul Halsall of Fordham University presents a complete archive and gathering point for byzantine studies
Byzantium 1200 - A project aimed at creating computer reconstructions of the Byzantine Monuments located in Istanbul, Turkey, as of year 1200 AD.
Byzantium: The Byzantine Studies Page - A complete resource for Byzantine history on the web, directed more to scholars than novices. Maintained by Paul halsall.
Byzantium: The Romaioi - By Chris Ambrose. Includes articles, images, links and maps.
ByzNet: Byzantine Studies on the Internet - Site dedicated towards the study and discussion of topics and information relating to the Byzantine Empire.
Chronology of Major Treatises on Classical Architecture - List with descriptions of works on architecture from Vitruvius (1st century BC) to the 18th century, provided by the Redwood Library, Newport, Rhode Island, US.
Classical Greek Architecture - Article from Encyclopædia Britannica covering the topic in some depth.
Classical Mythology Online - Myth Summary for Chapter 24 - Good, brief overview of Roman Mythology.
Classis Romana - Devoted to the Roman Navy. Topics include naval architecture and equipment, ship classes, tactics, ranks and careers of sailors, naval stations and ship names, and links to ancient history and maritime links.
De Imperatoribus Romanis (DIR) - On-line encyclopedia covering the rulers of the Roman Empire from Augustus (27 BC-AD 14) to Constantine XI Palaeologus (1449-1453).
Death and the Romans - On-line material for a course on Death and the Romans taught to undergraduate students at the University of Wales Lampeter: bibliographies; summaries of lectures; links; illustrations.
Dictionary of Mythology - Dictionary of Roman Mythology, genealogy chart, and name meanings.
EAWC: Ancient Rome - A brief history of Ancient Rome, including a chronology (timeline) and select writings.
Electronic Resources for Classicists - Maintained at the University of California, Irvine
Emperor Trajan - A Biography of Coins - This page is an exhaustive and profusely illustrated biography of the emperor Trajan, relying on ancient sources and ancient coins.
Encyclopedia Mythica: Roman vs. Greek deities - Roman versus Greek deities.
Ethics of Roman Expansion to 133 BC - An essay by Sanderson Beck.
Etruscan and Roman Art : A Bibliography - Though the author says this list is neither comprehensive nor up to date - it is a good start to books covering the Etruscan and Roman art periods.
Etruscan Gallery - The Vatican 1 - The Etruscan Museum was founded in 1837, during the pontificate of Gregorio XVI. It comprises nine rooms (sale) and presents artifacts excavated from Etruria (1828-1837) and Lazio
Etruscan Gallery - The Vatican 2 - The Etruscan Museum was founded in 1837, during the pontificate of Gregorio XVI. It comprises nine rooms (sale) and presents artifacts excavated from Etruria (1828-1837) and Lazio.
Etruscan Section - the The Archaeological Museum, Bologna, Italy. General introduction and some illustrations.
Etruscan Virtual Museum: Etruscan Art - The Etruscans are the most important pre-Roman Italian civilization. Join Larth in a tour of Etruria, a land of mystery still unrevealed.
Etruscans Art (The) - Detroit Institute of Arts : Permanent Collection - Ancient Art - Short introduction and images.
Forum Romanum - History between 100 BC and 100 AD of the Roman Forum, the center of power and market place of Ancient Rome.
Greco-Roman - The twelve Olympians and other gods and goddesses of the Greco-Roman pantheon, genealogy, quiz, and legends.
History of Romiosini - A series of essays on Hellenic civilisation in the middle ages.
Illustrated History of the Roman Empire - Extensive site dedicated to ancient Rome. Biographies on emperors, timelines, interactive maps, and sections on Roman society and the military.
Imperium Romanorum - Provides listing of censors, consult, and emperors, and a genealogical guide to the Julio-Claudians. Prepared by Prof. Clifton R. Fox, Tomball College.
Jay's Roman History/Coins/Tech. Site - Contains a wealth of information on the history of Rome, writers, historians, engineers, army, art, government, economy, coins, and more.
Late Roman Army - Article describing changes in the Roman Army during and after Diocletian (284-305 AD). From Online Reference Book Online Encyclopedia at Nipissing University in Canada.
Lex Antica - The laws and legal system of ancient Rome, including constitutions
Library: Roman Mythology - Good listing of a library for Roman Mythology with links to 'Amazon.com'.
Link to Ancient Rome - A plethora of links to other Ancient Rome sites.
Living in the City of Rome - On-line material for a course on Living in the City of Rome taught to undergraduate students at the University of Wales Lampeter: bibliographies; summaries of lectures; links.
M.A. in Byzantine Studies - Information about the M.A. in Byzantine Studies at the University of Wales Lampeter.
Maecenas: Images of Ancient Greece and Rome - Photographs by Leo Curran, University of Buffalo, of Classical remains across Europe, with some models and reconstructions of their original appearance. Searchable
Maps of Ancient Rome
Marriage in Ancient Rome
Michael Acominatus, Byzantine writer - Biography of Michael Acominatus, Byzantine writer and ecclesiastic whose chief work was a 21 book history of the years 1180-1206.
Model of Rome - A zoomable scale model of Rome, at the University of Caen in France
Mythography - A list of Roman heroes and heroines.
Mythology on Ancient Coins - Roman, Greek, and other mythology as it applies to ancient coins. Calgary Coin Gallery.
Nova Roma: Rome Reborn - "Nova Roma is an organization dedicated to the study and restoration of ancient Roman culture."
ORB Online Encyclopedia - Collapse of the Roman Empire - Though primarialy a reference on medieval history, ORB also provides a few tidbits on the late Roman era.
Overview of Late Antiquity - "Politics and North-South Trade in Antiquity"
Owls in Roman Mythology - Short but interesting article on the role of Owls in Roman Mythology.
Patricia J. Johnson - Constructions of Venus in Ovid's Metamorphoses V - The fifth book, and with it the first third, of Ovid's Metamorphoses ends with a friendly visit of the goddess Minerva to Mt. Helicon.
Photos of Constantinople - History of Byzantium - Background information and numerous photographs of Constantinople, for 1000 years the capital of the Hellenic (Greek) Empire of Byzantium.
Pompeii Forum Project - This study of the forum by the University of Virginia includes a photographic survey of its architecture.
Pompeii Interactive - A CD-ROM written by an examiner with hundreds of photos and detailed text on all aspects of ancient Pompeii.
Project Volterra - Established to promote the study of Roman legislation in its full social, political and legal context. Includes an extensive database of the Codex Theodosianus.
Punic Wars - Thinkquest's "Chronicles of Conflict" section on the Punic War, its causes, and its effects, and a comparison to United States foreign policy.
Raleigh and the Punic Wars - Article by Charles G. Salas in Journal of the History of Ideas 57:2, regarding Sir Walter Raleigh's analysis of the Punic Wars.
Religio Romana: Roman Religion in Antiquity and Today - The religions of ancient Rome. Detailed site on Roman Paganism, and the Roman Gods and Goddesses.
Republican Roman Government - The constitution (Twelve Tables) of the Roman Republic and related information
Roman and Early Christian Architecture - Illstrated article from Encyclopædia Britannica with bibliography.
Roman Architecture - San Jose State University provides an extensive gallery of expandable images, accessed via pull-down menu and selection from an array. Basic information is given for each.
Roman Army and War - Maintained by Portland State University. Basic information about the Punic Wars, the Roman army, the fall of Rome, and Caesar and Pompey. Photo album.
Roman Art and Architecture - Some wonderful images grouped by Subject and Media from the University of Colorado.
Roman Calendar - An electronic re-creation of the Roman perpetual calendar.
Roman Ceramics - A scientific look at subjects such as Roman brick, amphoras, Corinth ceramics, Megarian bowls, terracottas.
Roman Civilization - A Portland State University resource center with articles about ancient Roman art and architecture, daily life, literature, politics, religion, sports, science and technology, and the war.
Roman Glass - Reflections on Cultural Change - Traveling exhibition organized by the University of Pennsylvania that illustrates how glassmaking was influenced by historical events and changing social values in the Roman world.
Roman History, Coins, and Technology - Broad presentation of the ancient Roman world, including such subjects as technology, food, art, and society.
Roman Law - Roman Law branch of the Law-related Internet Project at the University of Saarbrücken
Roman Law Resources - "Resources related to the study of Roman law and modern Civil law systems. In English and German."
Roman Mythology - Good introduction and overview of the Roman beliefs.
Roman Mythology - Various beliefs, rituals, and other observances concerning the supernatural held, or practiced by the ancient Romans. Includes the legendary period, up until Christianity finally completely supplanted the native religions of the Roman Empire, at the start of the Middle Ages.
Roman Mythology Quiz - Test your knowledge of Roman gods and goddesses.
Roman Slavery - Slavery in the Roman Empire: numbers and origins
RomanSites - Gateway to 1,733 Websites on Ancient Rome - An extensive collection of links to Roman websites in the world, updated daily. Classified, annotated, loosely ranked and partly indexed by keywords.
Rome and Roman Mythology - Good article on the Colosseum followed by information on Roman Mythology with some fine pictures.
Rome Reborn - The University of California is developing a Virtual Reality model of Augustan Rome. Description of the project, staff profiles, computer-generated reconstructions, invitation to participate.
Rome: Early/Republican - Netlinks on the Etruscans and kings, the Roman Republic, the rise of Caesar, and Roman politics, religion, and social history from About.Com
Rome: Empire - Netlinks on the later history of Ancient Rome, from Augustus to the Fall, provided by About.Com
Rome: The Punic Wars - Seventh chapter of a series; narrates the history of the three conflicts between Rome and Carthage which left Rome in control of the Carthaginian Empire.
Rulers of Ancient Rome - Listing of the various rulers of ancient Rome by year. Includes kings, consuls, consular tribunes, dictators, barbarian kings, and emperors from 753 BC to 565 AD
Siege of Syracuse - Describes the role of Archimedes and other key figures in the siege of Syracuse during the Second Punic War, as well as accounts by Polybius, Livy, and Plutarch.
Siteseeing in Ancient Rome
SPQR: Encyclopaedia Romana - Researched articles on various ancient Roman cultural topics
Temple of Artemis at Ephesus - A brief description of the famous temple designed by Chersiphron and Metagenes and destroyed in 356 B.C. Part of Jessie King's site on the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
The Ancient City of Athens - A photographic archive of the archaeological and architectural remains from the slide collection of tutors at Indiana University, USA.
The Byzantines - A short overview, part of the World Civilizations site from Washington State University.
The Christian Catacombs of Rome - Outline, history, importance as historical evidence of the Catacombs and life and martyrdom in the early Christian Church
The Corinthian Style - Expandable images of Corinthian capitals, columns and entablatures from 350 B.C. to 526 A.D, all captioned with location, supplied by John Monkus.
The Gladiators of Ancient Rome: Britannica.com - Examines the history of gladiators in ancient Rome and looks at Hollywood’s depiction of the period.
The Glory That Was Rome - An extensive look at the development of the Roman Army from the late Republic to the height of the Empire. History, artillery, siegecraft, wars, and other subjects discussed.
The Hadrianic Baths at Leptis Magna - Bill Rattenbury provides a computer reconstruction of the Roman baths built 119-127 AD at Leptis in North Africa, with a scholarly essay on the sources used, complete with bibliography. Hosted by the University of Auckland.
The Kokkinos Archaeological Homepage - Work and publications on the Roman Imperial family, the Herodian dynasty, and the chronology of the ancient world.
The Museum of Reconstructions - A non-profit digital museum creating electronic reconstructions of ruined masterpieces of ancient architecture.
The Palace of Diocletian at Split - An illustrated essay with bibliography by Michael Greenhalgh of the Australian National University on the Late Roman palace at Split (Spalato) whose ruins survived to influence Neo-Classical architects.
The Pantheon: The Triumph of Roman Concrete - An overview of the book by David Moore, summarizing Roman concrete technology and construction.
The Punic Wars - HWC - An extensive overview of Carthage and the three Punic Wars, from the History of Western Civilization site by Dr. E.L. Skip Knox of Boise State University.
The Quadrivium in the Pantheon of Rome - Illustrated extract from Gert Sperling's contribution to 'Nexus II: Architecture and Mathematics', a volume of papers from a conference in 1998.
The Roman Army - Gary Brueggeman's site providing legion formations, elements of engagement, a look at supporting units, equipment, and other research. Extensive link list and bibliography.
The Roman Army Page - General description of the armed forces of the early empire and links to related sites of interest.
The Roman Empire - Knowledge database maintained by students at ThinkQuest
The Roman Navy - A paper on the navy of the First Punic War.
The Roman World - Numerous educational links from the Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand concerning ancient Roman history, culture, architecture and more
The Ruins of Rome - Includes pictures and descriptions of various ancient Roman ruins located in Rome and Ostia.
The Temple of Artemis - A history of the famed temple at Ephesus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, with an artist's impression of the building by Lee Krystek.
The Theatrum Pompei Project - The Theatrum Pompei Project celebrates the monuments of Cn. Pompeius Magnus, especially the theater of Pompey. Roman life during the turbulent fifties B.C. is also covered.
Theatrum Pompei Project - The Theatrum Pompei Project covers the theater of Pompey and Rome during the fifties B.C.
Timelines/Tables: Rome - Links to timelines covering the general history of Rome, timelines of specific authors, tables of life expectancy, kings, and consuls. From About.Com.
Tuscia - The Etruscans - Some useful background material on the Etruscans and their beliefs and how these were carried forward into the Roman period.
Victori - The Roman Military - Student-produced site hosted by ThinkQuest. Provides an overview of tools of war, strategy and tactics, military relations, and links.
Women in the Roman World - On-line material for an undergraduate course at the University of Wales Lampeter: bibliographies; summaries of lectures; links; illustrations.
World History Compass - Byzantine History - Links to various sites related to the history of the Eastern Roman Empire
Xanten, Germany - 3D computer-model by the University of Dortmund of the Roman town called Colonia Ulpia Traiana, the stones of which were used to build Xanten. History and bibliography.