Legend tells us that Rome was founded by (and named after) Romulus, who later murdered his brother Remus for criticizing the city. Eight hundred years later, around 100 A.D., the Roman Empire was at its peak. It included half of Europe, most of the Middle
Although designed as a companion to the BBC television series "The Romans in Britain," there is plenty here for any elementary or middle school student.
"Roman history is usually divided into three main periods: before the rise of Rome, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire.
"Meet the Emperors of Rome, read the words of poets and philosophers, learn about life in the 1st Century AD, then try your skills in our 'Emperor of Rome' game!" You'll find the role-playing game listed under Special Features.
For a nine-page illustrated overview of Roman history, start with the first link on this page: An Introduction to Ancient Rome.
"You are an unfortunate Gaul, captured by the Romans, trained as a gladiator and then sent to fight in the arena.
Today's tour of ancient Egyptian art takes us to museums all around the world. We'll be stopping in London, Detroit, Seattle, Paris and New York. Sorry – no frequent flyer miles will be rewarded.
"Board games were very common in ancient Egypt and people from all levels of society played them.
"For over three thousand years the Egyptians adhered to a prescribed set of rules as to how a work of art in three dimensions should be presented.
"Religion was an omnipresent element in the Egyptian world, and art that expressed the tenets of this religion flourished.
To begin your tour, enter The Exhibition, where you'll be presented with a time line.
"The collection of ancient Egyptian art at the Metropolitan Museum ranks among the finest outside Cairo.
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