General resources

These are great books for finding items to make for your display.

Clothing, Jewellery and Grooming

Information resources

You will find more useful books at 937 on the shelves.

• • McManus, B. (2003). Roman clothing: women. http://www.vroma.org/~bmcmanus/clothing2.html
  • The Romans – clothing. (n.d.). http://www.historyonthenet.com/the-romans-clothing/
  • Thomas, P. & Thomas, G. (n.d.). Roman costume history: the Roman toga and tunic. http://www.fashion-era.com/ancient_costume/roman-costume-history-toga.htm
  • The Ultimate Fashion History. (2015, November 29). The ultimate fashion history: ancient Rome [Video file]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz2LZMj5wKg

Display ideas

Jewellery

• • • Mair, F. (2013). How to make a Roman serpent bracelet. http://timetravellerkids.co.uk/news/how-to-make-a-roman-serpent-bracelet/

Clothing

• • • The Getty. (2011, November 9). How to wear a Toga the ancient Roman way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQYloC_QcWY

Daily life

Information resources

You will find more useful books at 937 on the shelves.

Display Ideas

Art

• Farrell, A. (2010). Ancient Roman style paper mosaics. http://useyourcolouredpencils.blogspot.com.au/2010/05/ancient-roman-style-paper-mosaics.html
• MayankJ. (n.d.). How to make Roman mosaics for kids. http://www.ehow.com/how_7761919_make-roman-mosaics-kids.html

War and warfare

• Mair, F. (2015). Make a Roman shield. http://timetravellerkids.co.uk/uncategorized/make-a-roman-shield/
• Roman Imperial helmet. (n.d.). http://www.firstpalette.com/Craft_themes/Wearables/romanimperialhelmet/romanimperialhelmet.html

Writing

• Mair, F. (2013). Make a Roman wax tablet. http://timetravellerkids.co.uk/uncategorized/make-roman-wax-writing-tablet/

Food and drink

Information resources

You will find more useful books at 937 on the shelves.

• Cartwright, M. (2014). Food in the Roman world. http://www.ancient.eu/article/684/
• The Romans – food. (2013). http://www.historyonthenet.com/the-romans-food/
• Rowan, E. (2015). Dormice, ostrich meat and fresh fish: the surprising foods eaten in ancient Rome. http://www.historyextra.com/article/food/dormice-ostrich-meat-and-fresh-fish-surprising-foods-eaten-ancient-rome

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Recipes

• George, N. (2015). Bucellatum – Roman army biscuits. http://www.passthegarum.co.uk/single-post/2015/03/17/Bucellatum-Roman-Army-Biscuits
• George, N. (2015). Roman toast. http://www.passthegarum.co.uk/single-post/2015/02/19/Roman-Toast
• Looker, L. (2010). Ancient Roman honey cookies with sesame seeds. https://eatingplaces.wordpress.com/2010/01/16/ancient_roman_cookie/
• Making 2,000 year old bread. (n.d.). http://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/exhibitions/pompeii_and_herculaneum/pompeii_live/live_event/bread_recipe.aspx