Barbara McManus and her students originally created this page in 2003 for her course Ancient Rome in Film, Fiction, and Fact. It has remained popular as a general resource for ancient Roman civilization and culture, so we have updated it serve as an index to the many cultural resources available on VRoma.org, many created by Professor McManus. Click here for a general bibliography of reference sources used in creating these pages.

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Historical Topics:

• Roman Slavery and the Rebellion of Spartacus
• The Career and Character of Julius Caesar
• Antony, Octavian, and Cleopatra: the end of the Roman Republic
• Augustus and Tiberius: the beginnings of the Roman Empire
• Caligula

Civilization and Culture Topics:

• Roman Names
• Roman Government
• Notes on Roman Politics
• Social Class and Public Display
• Conflict of Orders Patricians and Plebeians
• The Roman Army
  • The Roman Army I: legions, camps, standards, officers, troops in Rome
  • The Roman Army II: legionary armor, auxiliary troops, army activities and pay, punishments and rewards
• Roman Clothing
  • Roman Clothing I: clothing and status, production and cleaning, undergarments, footwear, men's clothing
  • Roman Clothing II: women's clothing, hairstyles, and jewelry
• The Roman House
• Leisure and Entertainment: Theater
• Roman Baths and Bathing
• Chariot Racing
• Gladiatorial Games

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Barbara F. McManus, The College of New Rochelle
July, 2003