Roman art + culture Web sites
Art History on the Web: Roman Art
This Web site covers a vast array of topics relating to the art and architecture of ancient Rome by providing a simple and comprehensive entry into its database. Notable aspects of the site include links to the Roman Art collection at the Musèe du Louvre in Paris and a thorough listing of links to information on specific monuments of the Roman Empire. Check out the link to an extensive photo archive of the most significant ancient sites in Rome. . .
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Rome at the Movies
Written by individuals who have lived in Italy for at least a decade or more, this Web site guides you through the major fixtures of Rome through the lens of Hollywood. Tour the streets of Rome while visiting the locations of some of the most famous films ever seen on the Silver Screen! Places to stay, things to see, and ways to get there are all covered on this site. . . go
History for Kids: Ancient Rome
With links to resources on a plethora of aspects of ancient Roman life, this site is easily navigated by young history lovers. Explore the history, art, environment, religion, economy, and government of this remarkably sophisticated ancient society in an easy-to-read format. Looking for something to keep your children occupied? Try the various craft projects listed on the site . . . go
Musée du Louvre
As the official Web site of the Musée du Louvre in Paris, this space provides information on the museumâs permanent collections, exhibitions, and educational programming, as well as resources for teachers, professionals, and young individuals. Explore more than 35,000 works of art by selecting a thematic or cross-departmental approach to searching its collections database online. . . go
Virtual Roma
This site is a virtual community for teaching and learning Classics, where teachers and students alike can create on-line resources for teaching Latin and ancient Roman culture. The highlight of this site is the VRoma MOO program entitled Rome, an imaginative virtual "city" modeled on the historical city of Rome circa 150 CE. . .go