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Bijleveld Books: Life Among Ruins: Greece and Turkey Between Past & Present
A fascinating exhibition of the impact that living among the ruins of earlier civilizations has on people's lives. This online exhibit presents the illustrated records of European travelers to the Mediterranean from the 17th to the 19th...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Greece
Provides an overview of the culture of Greece. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Read Works
Read Works: Ancient Greece the Ancient Greeks
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the ancient Greeks. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Greece
A good resource for information on Ancient Greece. Delves into the early history, the Mycenaean Civilization and their Gods, the Archaic Period, the Classical Period, and Alexander the Great. Features a timeline of historical facts.
Read Works
Read Works: Ancient Greece Greek Drama
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the birth of theater in ancient Greece. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Greece
Discover the famous myth from Greece about Heracles, son of Zeus. Learn about the 12 deadly labors that Heracles was condemned to perform.
A&E Television
History.com: How the Ancient Greeks Designed the Parthenon to Impress and Last
This icon of classical architecture perched atop the Acropolis has dominated the Athens skyline for 2,500 years. Few monuments in the world are more recognizable than the Parthenon. Sitting atop a limestone hill rising some 500 feet...
BBC
Bbc: Greek
Learn about the lasting impact Ancient Greece had in our world. Gather information about the Olympics, the first Democracy, and other notable cultural developments in this easy to use website.
Latimer Clarke Corporation
Atlapedia Online: Greece
This site has information about Greece and its geography, climate, people, religions, languages, history, economy, etc.
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Hellenic Electronic Center: A Few Words About Greece
The Hellenic Electronic Center provides a survey of the geography of Greece, its climate, and plant life.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Greece
Visit this site to learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Greece.
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Greece Through the Peloponnesian War
A lecture on the history of Greece from the Archaic period (Dark Ages) through the end of the Peloponnesian War. The author discusses the major events and leaders in Greek history.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Herodotus Xerxes Invades Greece
Fordham University provides a detailed account of Xerxes plans to invade Greece, the size of his army, his entry into Thrace and the attack on the Athenians.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Classical Greece, 500 323 b.c.
Read about the Persian invasion of Greece, the Age of Pericles, the Peloponnesian War, and the culture of Classical Greece.
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Wesleyan: Ancient Greece: Roles of Women, Children and Men
A detailed explanation of the role of women and children in the social and political life of ancient Greece.
University Press
University Press: Ancient Greece: Time Periods
Looks at periods in the history of Greece going back to 6000 BC. Covers Neolithic, Early Bronze, Minoan, Mycenaean, Dark Ages, Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic. Each period links to a page of more detailed information.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Mythology of Ancient Greece and Italy
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Mythology of Ancient Greece and Italy by Thomas Keightley, a book of myths for children.
University Press
University Press: Architecture in Ancient Greece
A good basic reference on the main types of temple architecture in ancient Greece, including Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. Also includes information on architecture, the Parthenon, and sculpture in ancient Greece, with accompanying links...
BBC
Bbc: Why Greece's Problems Matter
BBC correspondent Jorn Madslien summarizes the economic problems plaguing Greece and discusses why these problems are significant to the global community. (February 11, 2010)
Other
Theatre and Drama in Ancient Greece
Brief description of how societal traditions developed into theater in Ancient Greece. Includes well-known playwrights and plays as well as links to comprehensive information within and outside of the site.
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: The Ancient Greeks at War
Learn about the ancient Greeks at war, the soldiers, and their equipment. Click on a scene to find out about some famous ancient Greek battles.
PBS
Pbs: The Rest of the World in Time of Classical Greece
A summary of what was happening in other world cultures during the Classical period in ancient Greece.
Online Learning Haven
Online Learning Haven: Ancient Greece
Article on ancient Greece with brief summaries of ancient Greek society, gods and goddesses, literature, and much more.
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