Websites

Alphabetical Catalogue of Sites and Peoples of Roman Gaul:

 http://www.sc.edu/ltantsoc/geogcat.htm

This website is a repertory of almost all the Roman site you can find in France. There is a description of all of those sites with their location, name, and type of site. The number or sites found in France is very impressive.

Julius Caesar :

 http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/caesar_julius.shtml or

http://www.livius.org/caa-can/caesar/caesar00.html

Because Julius Caesar played such an important role in the conquest of Gaul by the Roman, It is interesting to have a more detailed biography about him. He was born in 100 BC and died in 44BC. It is interesting how Caesar became “Caesar”, this incredible conqueror and dictator.

March Into Ancient Rome:

http://www.palos118.org/south/curriculum/team6c/rome/

A website created by students about the ancient Rome. It encloses maps of Europe, and a list of different Roman sites. There is information about mathematics and science during this period. Finally, there are some Latin lessons.

The Roman Empire:

 http://www.roman-empire.net/index.html

Well documented website about the Roman Empire. It contains many maps. The history of the founding of Rome is interesting. A chronological list of the Roman kings is developed.  Finally, the decline of the Roman Empire is explained.

Roman conquest of Gaul :

 http://www.heritage-history.com/www/heritage.php?Dir=wars&FileName=wars_gallic.php

This website gives a ludic way to learne about the conquest of Gaul by the Roman. You can find a description of many of the battles like for example the rebellion of Vercingetorix. Finally, there are some pictures representing this historical timeframe.

Art of the Roman provinces:

 http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/gaul/hd_gaul.htm

In this website, the art of different Roman Province is described. It gives an i9nteresting overview of the incredible and beautiful Roman art. The timelines presented in the website are great. I recommend to see the slideshows in the specific timelines. 

Museum Unterlinden:

 http://www.musee-unterlinden.com/home.html

The museum Unterlinden is located in Colmar, France. It is in this museum that most of the artifacts found on the Roman site of Horbourg-Wihr are exhibited. You can choose the language. I suggest going on the virtual tour. Select the level -1 and go to the room 27 and 28 to see some of the Gallo-Roman artifacts.

Archeopatrimoine:

 http://www.archeopatrimoine.org/index.php

This is the website created by the Association of Archaelology and Hystory of Horbourg-Wihr: ARCHIWH. It gives much information about the Roman site of Horbourg-wihe, as well as articles from different authors. You can also buy publications about the site.

Site mairie de Horbourg-Wihr :

 http://www.horbourg-wihr.fr

This is the official site of the town of Horbourg-Wihr. You can see a map of this town. There is also a brief history of the village. This site gives much information for the inhabitants of Horbourg-Wihr.

Pole d’archeology:  

http://www.pair-archeologie.fr/

This is a new website specialized in archaeology in Alsace. You can find a guide about preventive archaeology or how to find the good compromise between protecting archaeological site and the building of new construction on those areas. You may also find information about archaeological events in Alsace.

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