- Centre for the Study of Ancient Documents.
- Classical Works Knowledge Base.
- Corpus Medicorum Graecorum/Latinorum.
- Early Church Documents.
- Internet Ancient History Sourcebook.
- Latin Library.
Are there any original Roman documents?
2,000-year-old handwritten Roman documents discovered in London mud. So far, 87 have been deciphered, including one addressed "in London, to Mogontius" and dated to A.D. 65-80 — the earliest written reference to the city, which the Romans called Londinium.Jun 2, 2016
What are the sources of Roman history?
The historiography we most readily identify with the Romans, coming from sources such as Caesar, Sallust, Livy, Tacitus, and other minor authors, owes much to its early roots and Greek predecessors.
Where can you find primary sources in world history?
- National Archives. The National Archives is a fantastic resource.
- DocsTeach. Also run by the National Archives, DocsTeach is full of activities for educators.
- Spartacus Educational.
- Fordham University.
- The Avalon Project.
- Life Magazine Photo Archive.
What did the Romans call the British?
Britannia
How did the Romans treat the British?
Before the Romans came, the native Britons were pagans. They believed in lots of different gods and spirits. The Romans were pagans too, but they didn't believe in the same gods as the Britons. They let the Britons worship their own gods, as long as they were respectful of the Roman ones too.
What did Roman soldiers think of Britain?
For although they could have held even Britain, the Romans scorned to do so, because they saw that there was nothing at all to fear from the Britons (for they are not strong enough to cross over and attack us), and that no corresponding advantage was to be gained by taking and holding their country" (II. 5.8).
What was Britain originally called?
Albion, the earliest-known name for the island of Britain. It was used by ancient Greek geographers from the 4th century bc and even earlier, who distinguished “Albion” from Ierne (Ireland) and from smaller members of the British Isles.
What was pre Roman Britain called?
Britons
Why did the Romans call Britain Britain?
The name Britain is derived from the name Britannia, used by the Romans from circa 55 BC and increasingly used to describe the island which had formerly been known as insula Albionum, the "island of the Albions".