Tag Archives: Ancient Rome

Marble portrait head of Emperor Constantine I, with large upward-looking eyes and short carved hair.
Why Constantine Built Constantinople: Geography, Power, and a New Rome

In 330 CE, Constantine dedicated a new imperial capital beside the Bosporus. Discover how geography,

15
Oct
Fictional route-choice diagram comparing a hill pass, a village bridge, and a harbor route between a town and fort, with invented construction costs of 8, 11, and 13 planning points.
Roman Roads Activity for Middle School: Geography, Trade & Power

Teach Roman roads through a 45-minute evidence inquiry. Students examine a milestone, compare land and

05
Oct