Secrets of Lost Empires | Roman Bath | Construct an Aqueduct by Dennis Gaffney Aqueducts are one of the wonders of the Roman Empire. These graceful structures are not only majestic, but are engineering marvels that survive to this day. In "Construct an Aqueduct," you are hired as Chief Water Engineer by the Roman Emperor. Your job: to build an aqueduct that will supply the Roman city of Aqueductis with clean water to private homes, public baths and glorious fountains. NOVA's Roman Aqueduct Manual Helpful hints for building your aqueduct Construct an Aqueduct Java applet (120k) To play the Java version of this game, you need a Java 1.1-enabled browser. Special thanks to Peter Aicher for his invaluable help creating "Construct an Aqueduct." A Day at the Baths | Construct an Aqueduct | Watering Ancient Rome NOVA Builds a Bath | Real Roman Recipes | Resources | Transcript Medieval Siege | Pharaoh's Obelisk | Easter Island | Roman Bath | China Bridge | Site Map
Primary History - Romans A glimpse of teenage life in ancient Rome - Ray Laurence sgreaser - Ancient Rome Webquest Student Web Activity"Ancient Greece and Rome"Introduction In this unit, you have learned about the history and cultures of Europe. More than 2,000 years ago, Ancient Greece and Rome laid the foundations of European civilization. The Ancient Greeks created the first democratic constitution in the city-state of Athens. The Romans developed the ideas of a republic and a system of justice that still influence governments today.
DSCN9277 A History of Surgery By Tim Lambert Ancient Surgery In the stone age some adults had holes cut in their skulls. At least sometimes people survived the 'operation' because the bone grew back. We do not know the purpose of the 'operation'. The Egyptians did have some knowledge of anatomy from making mummies. However Egyptian surgery was limited to such things as treating wounds and broken bones and dealing with boils and abscesses. They also knew that honey helped to prevent wounds becoming infected. The Ancient Greeks bathed wounds with wine. In the Roman Empire techniques of surgery were dominated by the ideas of Galen. Unfortunately Galen was a very influential writer. After the fall of the Roman Empire in the West surgery, along with other crafts, declined in Western Europe. Meanwhile in India surgeons were highly skilled. Surgery in the Middle Ages In Europe in the 13th century a new type of craftsmen emerged in towns. Surgery in the 16th Century Another great surgeon was Ambroise Pare. Dental Supplies Home
Classical Reception Studies Network The Classical Reception Studies Network (CRSN) aims to facilitate the exchange of information and to encourage collaboration in the field of classical reception studies by bringing together departments and individuals from across the world. Classical Reception Studies is the inquiry into how and why the texts, images and material cultures of Ancient Greece and Rome have been received, adapted, refigured, used and abused in later times and often other places. For more information on the Network and its history, please go to the Network page which explains who we are and what we do. The Events section lists current and future Classical Reception conferences, seminars, workshops and performances. "Happy Birthday, everyone - and many happy returns!" "Congratulations to the Classical Reception Studies Network on the first ten years, which have done so much to make the UK an exciting centre for the study of all aspects of classical reception.
Gracchi Brothers The social and political landscape of the Roman world was about to undergo an abrupt transformation in the Late Republic. The emergence, and eventual assassination of the Gracchus brothers, Tiberius and Gaius, is often considered the first major step towards the fall of the Roman Republic. While Roman class and social affairs had for centuries consisted of machinations by various individuals to get their way (such as the Plebs withdrawal from Rome in the early Republic), the activities of the Gracchi completely altered the state of Roman politics. The careers of these two men were marked by riots, murder, and ultimately, outright manipulation of the common population to achieve their goals. The tremendous growth of the Empire, through both acquisition of land, slaves, and various citizen classes led to a fundamental divide in the Roman political system. From 137 to 121 BC, Tiberius, and then Gaius Gracchus, stood at the center of this turmoil.
Ancient Rome Web Quest You will use the following links/pages to complete the Ancient Rome Web Quest. Part I: Rome’s Pivotal Emperors Use the link to answer the following questions. 1.) How did Augustus become emperor of Rome? 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) Part II: The Official Truth: Propaganda in the Roman Empire 1 How did Roman emperors describe “barbarians”? 2How were Roman emperors depicted to influence public opinion? 3Why was Hadrian’s Wall built? 4How was religion in the Roman Empire treated? 5What were some of the religious duties of Roman emperors? Part III: Roman Religion Gallery 1. 2. 3. Part IV: Social Pecking Order in the Roman World 1. 2. 3. Part V: The Twelve Tables of Roman Law The Twelve Tables were collectively a piece of legislation written by ten consuls as a basis of law for the young Roman Republic. Answer the following questions on the Twelve Tables by clicking on the link provided. 1. 2.
DSCN9339 A Brief History of Medicine During the 18th century medicine made slow progress. Doctors still did not know what caused disease. Some continued to believe in the four humors (although this theory declined during the 18th century). Other doctors thought disease was caused by 'miasmas' (odorless gases in the air). However surgery did make some progress. Furthermore during the 18th century a number of hospitals were founded. In the late 18th century and early 19th century dispensaries were founded in many towns. In the 18th century many sailors suffered from scurvy (vitamin c deficiency). In 1792 Luigi Galvani discovered that frogs legs twitch if given an electric shock, showing that electricity plays a part in the nervous system. A major scourge of the 18th century was smallpox. During the 18th century superstition declined. During the 18th century the mentally ill were not regarded as 'truly' human. However in 1793 a doctor called Philippe Pinel argued that the insane should be released and treated humanely. Home