PBS
Nova: Tech & Engineering: Medieval Stained Glass Science
In this historical interactive, see beautiful examples of stained glass artistry, and learn how the craftsmen of the Middle Ages used chemistry to create them.
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Glassmaking in Roman Times
Glassware was used in everyday life during Roman domination of the Mediterranean world. Glassware was used for foodstuffs, wine, perfumes and furnishings.
PBS
Pbs: Science and Technology of Ancient Egypt (Lesson Plan)
A lesson involving research and exploration of key scientific and technological contributions made by the ancient Egyptians, including newspapers, cosmetics, and glassware.
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Glassmaking in Antiquity
A wonderful illustrated article that describes various glass forms created over the years, from ancient times through the eleventh century A.D. Intriguing videos on ancient glassmaking techniques accompany the article, making this an...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Glassmaking: History and Techniques
Glass is magical stuff. When you look at a glass object, you might never guess that it was once a hot, flowing liquid that could be inflated or molded or swirled into almost any shape. This article focuses on the history and techniques...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Glassmaking Quiz
Test your knowledge of glassmaking using this seven-question quiz.
Curated OER
Blue Perfume Flask / Unknown
A wonderful illustrated article that describes various glass forms created over the years, from ancient times through the eleventh century A.D. Intriguing videos on ancient glassmaking techniques accompany the article, making this an...
Curated OER
White Perfume Flask / Unknown
A wonderful illustrated article that describes various glass forms created over the years, from ancient times through the eleventh century A.D. Intriguing videos on ancient glassmaking techniques accompany the article, making this an...
Curated OER
Green Cup With Greek Inscription / Unknown
A wonderful illustrated article that describes various glass forms created over the years, from ancient times through the eleventh century A.D. Intriguing videos on ancient glassmaking techniques accompany the article, making this an...
Curated OER
Blue Two Handled Wine Cup / Unknown
A wonderful illustrated article that describes various glass forms created over the years, from ancient times through the eleventh century A.D. Intriguing videos on ancient glassmaking techniques accompany the article, making this an...
Curated OER
Blue Perfume Flask / Unknown
A wonderful illustrated article that describes various glass forms created over the years, from ancient times through the eleventh century A.D. Intriguing videos on ancient glassmaking techniques accompany the article, making this an...
Curated OER
Videos
A wonderful illustrated article that describes various glass forms created over the years, from ancient times through the eleventh century A.D. Intriguing videos on ancient glassmaking techniques accompany the article, making this an...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Egyptian Glassblowers
The form of the bottle and the use of the blow-pipe are unequivocally indicated; and the green hue, in the painting, of the fused material, taken from the fire at the point of the pipe, cannot fail to show the intention of the artists. -...