When in Rome . . .
Resources for Mrs. Tilley's Latin Project
What is a database?
A database is a collection of information that has been organized so that it can be searched easily and effectively. What is a library database?
A library database contains information from published works, such as magazine and newspaper articles, encyclopedias, and other reference books. |
Why use library databases?
Library databases
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Remember: Google searches do NOT return results from any library databases. Learn more about databases vs. the open Web HERE.
DATABASES - At least one of your sources must be a database article. The MLA citation is provided at the end of each article. You can copy and paste it into your sources in NoodleTools.
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World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras
Start your online research with this subscription database. Look for your topic on the list of recommended articles to find relevant information. You can also search the database yourself by typing your research terms or topic into the search box at the top right corner of the screen. The username and password needed to view this database from home are available HERE.
Start your online research with this subscription database. Look for your topic on the list of recommended articles to find relevant information. You can also search the database yourself by typing your research terms or topic into the search box at the top right corner of the screen. The username and password needed to view this database from home are available HERE.
World History in Context
Enter your keyword or words in the search box along with the word Roman, for example, Roman education or Roman clothing. When you get the results list, be sure to click on the Reference link to view all the relevant reference articles.
Enter your keyword or words in the search box along with the word Roman, for example, Roman education or Roman clothing. When you get the results list, be sure to click on the Reference link to view all the relevant reference articles.
The Ancient World
Enter your keyword or words in the search box along with the words Ancient Rome, for example, Ancient Rome women or Ancient Rome slaves. |
Britannica School Edition
Start with the article on Ancient Rome for a good overview of the different periods.
Start with the article on Ancient Rome for a good overview of the different periods.
FREE WEBSITES
**Rome: Republic to Empire**
This site was created by a professor of classics emerita at the College of New Rochelle. It includes sections on Roman government, the Roman army, Roman clothing, the Roman house, theater, chariot racing, and gladiatorial games.
Ancient History Encyclopedia
Enter your search terms in the search box at the top. Includes a good article on Ancient Roman Family Life and images of the hypogeum.
Quatr.us
This site covers many topics related to ancient Rome. Use the search box at the upper right of the page to find articles on your topic, for example, type Roman schools.
The Roman Empire in the First Century
This PBS site includes multi-part sections covering emperors, social order, life in Roman times, religion, and much more. Click on the section headings in the red sidebar on the right to view all the topics covered in that section. If you don't see what you're looking for, search the site by typing your keyword (for example, baths) into the search box on the right.
**Rome: Republic to Empire**
This site was created by a professor of classics emerita at the College of New Rochelle. It includes sections on Roman government, the Roman army, Roman clothing, the Roman house, theater, chariot racing, and gladiatorial games.
Ancient History Encyclopedia
Enter your search terms in the search box at the top. Includes a good article on Ancient Roman Family Life and images of the hypogeum.
Quatr.us
This site covers many topics related to ancient Rome. Use the search box at the upper right of the page to find articles on your topic, for example, type Roman schools.
The Roman Empire in the First Century
This PBS site includes multi-part sections covering emperors, social order, life in Roman times, religion, and much more. Click on the section headings in the red sidebar on the right to view all the topics covered in that section. If you don't see what you're looking for, search the site by typing your keyword (for example, baths) into the search box on the right.
Slide Templates
Jazz up your slide with one of the eight free Ancient Rome templates from slidesgo.com!
Image Citations
Your (simplified) image citation should include three parts (two if no artist's name is provided):
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if the image comes from a database, you can use the citation provided by the database.
Examples:
Espin, Rocío. Illustration of the Circus Maximus in Rome. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13632/illustration-of-circus-maximus-rome/.
The Colosseum. https://www.dkfindout.com/us/history/ancient-rome/.
- the artist's or photographer's name in this format: Last Name, First Name (omit if the name is not available)
- the title or a brief description of what is in the image
- a link to the page where the image appears
OR
if the image comes from a database, you can use the citation provided by the database.
Examples:
Espin, Rocío. Illustration of the Circus Maximus in Rome. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13632/illustration-of-circus-maximus-rome/.
The Colosseum. https://www.dkfindout.com/us/history/ancient-rome/.