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Ancient Rome

According to legend Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus. This topic covers ancient Roman culture, daily life, technology, art, architecture, the Roman Empire and famous emperors like Caesar. SCIS no: 1838366

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World War II New Zealand soldiers on a leave truck in Rome, Italy, in front of the Colosseum - Photograph taken by George Kaye

World War II New Zealand soldiers on a leave truck in Rome, Italy, in front of the Colosseum - Photograph taken by George Kaye

World War II New Zealand soldiers on leave in Rome, Italy, pictured on one of the leave trucks in front of the Colosseum. Photograph taken on 3 July 1944 by by George Frederick Kaye. Quantity: 1 b...

Ancient Rome

The era of ancient Rome lasted from 753 BC to 476 AD. Founded by king Romulus, Rome grew into a rich and powerful city. By 117 AD the Roman Empire included Italy, all the lands around the Mediterra...

Roman Empire Series: aqueduct

Roman Empire Series: aqueduct

Bottle

This bottle was made by a Roman glass-blower in the third century. Glass makingGlass making was attempted in most parts of the Roman Empire (from Britain to Egypt) from the first century onwards. W...

Italy: Roman Forum

Italy: Roman Forum

Colosseum, Rome

Colosseum, Rome

Painting of the Colosseum by Charles Brandoin.

Women in Ancient Rome

Newspaper article about women in Ancient Rome, from 1883.

Rome's got talent

Rome's got talent

Shows a man standing in an arena in ancient Rome. He has entered a 'Rome's got talent' competition and is about to tackle a lion. Context: a comment on modern talent quests. Quantity: 1 digital c...

Ruins of ancient fortress, Rome, Italy

Ruins of ancient fortress, Rome, Italy

Photograph of ancient Roman ruins.

Ancient horse poo solves mystery of Hannibal

A 2000-year-old sample of horse faeces has solved an ancient mystery - what route did Hannibal's army take across the Alps?

The pig in ancient Rome

Newspaper article about how much the Romans valued pork.

Publius Horatius

Publius Horatius

Publius Horatius, the first of the Roman heroes.

Astronomers show ancient Rome's sun

New Zealand astronomers have helped re-create the skies above ancient Rome for the History Channel.

Caesar invades Britain

Newspaper article about the Romans invading Britain.

Haul of ancient Roman coins unearthed

Construction workers have found 600 kilograms of ancient Roman coins while carrying out routine work on water pipes in southern Spain.

Statues of three ancient Romans

Statues of three ancient Romans

Statues of three Ancient Romans by

Roman earrings

earrings, a pair. Roman period. Convex discs with a gold wire band around the outer edge and a small band of similar wire in a circle in the centre. Two loops at the lower end have similar wire and...

New Zealand Roman sandals

New Zealand Roman sandals

brown roman sandals, summer school uniform, Dilworth School, Auckland, circa 1999

Roman holiday

Operatic society members dressed in Roman costumes.

The Emperor Vitellius

The Emperor Vitellius

A statue of the Emperor Vitellius.

The ashes of Julius Caesar

This newspaper article from 1899 describes where Julius Caesar’s ashes were found. Julius Caesar is considered one of the greatest generals who ever lived. He ruled as a dictator from 49 B.C to 44 ...

New Zealand soldiers

New Zealand soldiers

World War II New Zealand soldiers at Roman ruins in Syria.

Temple at Paestum, Italy

Temple at Paestum, Italy

The Romans were such skilled builders that much of their work still stands today. Although the Romans copied Greek architecture by building temples with rows of columns, like the one pictured in th...

Gladiator

Gladiator games were one of the most watched forms of popular entertainment in the Roman world. Gladiators were well trained slaves owned by rich men who gambled on them to win. Most gladiators wer...

The Romans in Britain.

Roman army structure

Infographic illustrating the structure of the Roman army.

Roman architecture-Ancient history encyclopedia

An online encyclopedia about ancient civilizations, including ancient Rome.

Teenage life in ancient Rome

A glimpse of teenage life in ancient Rome.

Theatre and amphitheatre in the Roman world

Provides information about theatres and amphitheatres in the Roman world.

Provides facts, ideas and resources on ancient Rome.

Article provides information about Julius Caesar.

Roads in Ancient Rome

Roman roads were a vital part of the development of the Roman state.

Roman food facts and worksheets

Article containing facts about Roman food. Users need to sign up to access worksheets.

Rome, the ancient supercity

An infographic depicting surprising facts about ancient Rome.

The ancient theatre archive

Virtual reality tour of Greek and Roman theatre architecture.

10 facts about ancient Rome

Article containing facts about the Romans.

The map as history

From the founding of Rome to the downfall of the empire.

The Romans: Introduction

A quick overview of Roman history from Rome’s foundation to the destruction of the Byzantine Empire.

Acta Diurna, Rome's daily newspaper

Explores life in the Roman Empire.

Clothing and fashion

Article about fashion and clothing in ancient Rome.

Ancient Rome for kids

Covers the history of Rome from the beginning to the end of the Roman Empire.

Article explaining Roman numerals.

Political structure of the Roman Republic

Video explaining the political structure of the Roman Republic and how it evolved over time.

Ancient Rome song

Song about ancient Rome (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ ‘Thrift Shop’ parody).

Introduction to ancient Roman art

Article about Roman art.

Status of women

In ancient Rome, all women were under an adult male guardian.

Ancient Roman daily life

Ten facts about ancient Rome; figures and features you never knew you needed to know.

Short biographies of some of the most famous ancient Romans.

The rise of Julius Caesar as Roman emperor.

Ancient Rome in virtual reality

Roman architecture explained using virtual reality.

Roman aqueducts

Were Roman engineers responsible for modern day plumbing?

Evil plots: Journal Surf Year 4 Part 04 No. 3: 2002

Caesar plans to invade Britain, while his assignation is being planned.

The "Ancient Romans" race again: School Journal Year 6 Part 03 No. 2: 2001

Pam Shepard recreates a Roman chariot, made of fibreglass to run a race in Manawatu.

Atticus of Rome: 30 B.C. by Barry Denenberg

Action and adventure set in the life of Ancient Rome. Read this book from Gale Books and Authors on EPIC. School login maybe required.

Gladiator: life and death in Ancient Rome

An insight into how the Roman civilization was formed, ruled, life on a day-to-day basis, and what caused the empire to decline. Read this book from Gale Books and Authors on EPIC. School login ma...

Find more about this topic from EPIC. Databases recommended: Britannica School, World History in Context, and National Geographic Kids. School login maybe required.

The great conspiracy against Julius Caesar

An investigation into the personal and political assassination of Julius Caesar.

Since Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, burying the city of Pompeii, it has been frozen in time. But now, more secrets behind the ancient Roman city are being revealed.

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