Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: A Lesson on Ancient Trade in the Mediterranean
Very well done guided lesson that uses underwater archeology and an ancient shipwreck to teach students about trade in the ancient world. Contains a rubric for evaluation and a comprehensive list of skills addressed.
Other
Mythological Background of the Trojan War
Really good outline that gives more than just the basic information about the mythological background to the Trojan War. Shows the actions of both men and gods in this legendary tale.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Gold
Heinrich Schliemann is briefly mentioned as part of a larger discussion about the geology of gold. A brief history of the precious metal refers to the gravesites discovered by Schliemann at the ancient city of Mycenae in Greece.
Able Media
Classics Technology Center: The Story of Troy
This site provides an account of the legendary war between Greece and Troy. Begins with the legend of Helen and her possibly divine birth and finishes with the fates of the warriors involved. Also includes some nice comparative mythology...
Penn Museum
Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology: Funerary Feast of King Midas
Detailed information is available on this rich site about the archaeological discovery and excavation of King Midas' burial mound.
NBC
Nbc: Olive Branch Solves a Bronze Age Mystery
This article describes the discovery of an olive branch that had been buried by a volcanic eruption on Santorini. This discovery is challenging the timeline of the history of Greek Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Homer and the Greek Renaissance
Presents a clear, readable summary of ancient Greek history from the Archaic period through the Renaissance which included Homer's epic poems. Explains major historical events and cultural trends as background for those reading Homeric...
Other
Metis: Catalog of Ancient Greek Archaeological Sites
A very large collection of interactive photographs of archaelogical sites in Greece and Turkey. Users can pan around the sites, zoom in for closer looks, or click on hot spots to access views of individual elements of the scenes. Some...
Vancouver Island University
Malaspina University: Introductory Note on Classical Greece
A thorough description of topics in Classical Greece provided for by the Malaspina University.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Mycenae
The Lion Gate" at Mycenae" - Morey, 1903