by Christa Galloway | Feb 7, 2020 | Ancient Greece
How to introduce Ancient Greek Philosophy to middle school students Philosophy can seem like a bit of a lofty subject for middle school students, but kids are natural philosophers. As soon as they can talk, children start to ask questions, wanting to understand the...
by Christa Galloway | Oct 28, 2019 | Ancient Romans
The Roman army was the main source of power and strength for the Roman Empire. They conquered new lands, controlled conquered people and protected Roman citizens. Part of the reason for their success was their strict discipline. Every soldier knew exactly what they...
by Christa Galloway | Oct 14, 2019 | Ancient Romans
The Saturnalia festival in ancient Rome was one of the most popular Roman holidays. Here are five facts about the ancient festival. 1. Io Saturnalia was the seasonal greeting used during Saturnalia. 2. Saturnalia lasted between one day to two weeks in...
by Christa Galloway | Sep 20, 2019 | Ancient Romans, Freebies
One of the most famous Roman myths is the story of how Rome was founded. The legend of Romulus and Remus was created by Romans, one of the few that was not adapted from a Greek myth, although according to the legend, the brothers were descendants a famous Greek hero....
by Christa Galloway | Sep 19, 2019 | Ancient Romans, New Resources
Gaius Julius Caesar was one of the most famous leaders of history. He was a brilliant military leader and brutal opponent to his enemies. Caesar only ruled Rome for a short time, but his political career changed the way Rome was governed. After he died, Rome became an...
