Latin Research Project
This page is dedicated to the research projects in Magister Paras and Magistra Curcio's classes. Resources for all Latin research projects are available here.
All areas of Latin research can benefit from these sources:
Gale: This database has lots of easy to use, easy to cite information. This is a really good place to go for introductory information about your subject. If you're off campus, click here for the passwords.
WorldHistory.org: This database includes lots of information about ancient Roman topics, including references to primary sources. The citation button is on the bottom of the page--choose MLA. This is a freely accessible database that requires no log in, even when you are off campus.
Wilsey Library Book Catalog: Run a few keyword searches on our catalog. You may find a book or two that will help you out. We have lots on Roman history.
Encyclopaedia Romana: This is an encyclopedia of all things Roman. Use "Command F" to search for specific terms in this index.
Primary Sources:
Perseus Project Greek and Roman Collections: This site lists texts in alphabetical order; it's also easily searchable.
Lacus Curtius: A collection of Latin and Greek primary sources housed by University of Chicago.
Internet Ancient History Sourcebook: So much here! Roman history and law, primary sources, essays, links to other valuable sources.
For information about Roman places:
A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography: Use the search box in the far right. If that doesn't work, try the Table of Contents on the left, using the dropdowns as needed.
ORBIS: The Stanford Geospatial Network Model of the Roman World: An interactive site teaching about the connections between locations that appear in Latin primary works.
Images of Rome: High quality images of historic art illustrating Roman places and even some people. Use the search box in the right to find what you need.
For information about Roman mythology:
A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology: Use the search box in the far right. If that doesn't work, try the Table of Contents on the left, using the dropdowns as needed.
Theoi Greek Mythology: This project includes lots of information of all of Greek mythology, cross-referencing frequently to Roman mythology.
For information about events in Roman history:
Outlines of Roman History: This is a digitized version of an old, old book, but it is easily searchable and includes lots of good information.
For information about Roman individuals:
De Imperatoribus Romanis: An online encyclopedia of Roman rulers and their families.
A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology: Use the search box in the far right. If that doesn't work, try the Table of Contents on the left, using the dropdowns as needed.
Latin 2H and 3/4 Only:
JSTOR: This database will help you find the deep analysis you need. Passwords are here if you need them.
Research, Presentation, & Citation Videos from the Library:
Using the Gale Database: Quick overview of how to search the Gale Database, save articles to your Google drive and find pre-formatted MLA citations.
Secondary Sources: A concise exploration and demonstration of how to find secondary sources for your project.
Primary Sources: Relevant primary sources can be a challenge to find and understand for this project. In this video, Ms. Wenger walks through how to find primary sources in the Perseus Digital Library.
Screencasting on a Laptop: This video about how to create a screencast is tailored to this project and demos using a Google Slide Deck along with face cam narration.
Screencasting on a iPad: This video is an addendum to the other screencasting video, but shows about how to create your screencast on an Ipad.
Create your own citation using zbib.org: This is a quick demonstration of how to use zbib to create a citation for "challenging to cite" source.
Citations done for you!: Library databases offer pre-formatted MLA citations ready to be copied and pasted into your Works Cited Page. This is a 1.5 minute demo.