Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Art of the Hellenistic Age and the Hellenistic Tradition
The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers a slideshow presentation of Hellenistic art.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Diogenes
An extensive biography of Diogenes, his travels, and beliefs.
University of California
Ucmp: Aristotle
The life and philosophical treatises of Aristotle (384-322 BCE) are surveyed, including his writings on biology, zoology and physics.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: World History: 600 Bce 600 Ce Second Wave Civilizations
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Ducksters
Ducksters: Greece History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Greece including ancient Greece, Athens, Sparta, democracy, Alexander the Great, Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, independence, and current events.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness: Alexander Defeats the Persians, 331 Bc
This article provides a general overview of Alexander's conquering of Persia in 331 B.C. Read the account of the Battle of Gaugamela written in the 2nd century AD but based on contemporary sources.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Persepolis: The Audience Hall of Darius and Xerxes
Famous for monumental architecture, Persian kings established numerous monumental centers. This article looks at one of those centers: Persepolis. Read about the history and view pictures of the architecture, art, and sculptures of...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: The Battle of Chaeronea
This site, which is provided for by the Fordham University and the Ancient History Sourcebook, gives an account of the Battle of Chaeronea from the historian Diodorus Siculus.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Silk Road: Connecting the Ancient World Through Trade
With modern technology, a global exchange of goods and ideas can happen at the click of a button. But what about 2,000 years ago? Shannon Harris Castelo unfolds the history of the 5,000-mile Silk Road, a network of multiple routes that...
ArtLex
Art Lex: Hellenistic Art Period
Artlex.com defines and describes the Hellenistic period in Western art. Features include links to illustrated examples, artists, and related terms.
Other
Diogenes the Ascetic
Discusses the beliefs of Diogenes regarding wealth and pleasure and said he carried Cynicism to the extreme.
Other
Macedonian Heritage
Macedonian Heritage offers an extensive look at the history, affairs, and culture of Macedonia. You can see timelines, documents, and look at maps of the area.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Battle of Chaeronea
Reference material provides details on one of the most renowned of all Greek battles, the Battle of Chaeronea. Discusses the preliminaries, the battle, and the aftermath.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Persian Art, an Introduction
Read a short history of Persian art and culture and view pictures in this introductory article.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Head of Alexander
As was the trend at the time it was created, the artist paid special attention to Alexander the Great's face in this sculpture, while other details are less pronounced.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Alexander Coin
An illustration of a coin with depicting the face of Alexander the Great.
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Bbc History: Historic Figures: Alfred the Great (Ad 849 99): Portrait
Artist's portrait of Alexander the Great.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Hellas and Peloponnesus, 300 Bc
Map of Hellas and Peloponnesus in 300 BC, during the Hellenistic Period after the death of Alexander the Great.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Battle of Arbela, 331 Bc
Map shows Battle of Arbela, or Battle of Gaugamela, between Alexander the Great and the Persian Darius III.
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Eternal Egypt: Alexandria
Alexandria was founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great. The planning of the city was entrusted to the Greek architect Dinocrates. The city of Alexandria is famous for its ancient library; the Museion, or museum; the Serapeum, or temple;...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Greek Soldier
A Greek soldier in the time of Alexander the Great.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Mithradates Vi Coin
An illustration of Mithradates VI on the face of a coin. Mithradates VI was king of Pontus in northern Anatolia (now in Turkey) from about 119 to 63 BC. Mithradates was a king of Greek and Persian origin, claimed descent from Alexander...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Aristotle
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. He wrote on many subjects, including physics, metaphysics, poetry, theater, music, logic, rhetoric, politics, government, ethics, biology and zoology.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: King Philip Ii of Macedon
(382-336 BCE) King of Macedon 359-336 BCE and father of Alexander the Great.
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