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Outlines of Roman History: The Conquests in the East
Rome's power is challenged by kingdoms in the East, especially Philip V of Macedonia. After three wars against Macedonia and one against Antiochus of Syria, Rome shows her strength.
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Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns and Homerica
This site has the complete e-text of the Homeric Hymns. Endnotes are provides.
University of Oxford (UK)
Beazley Archive: Greek Pottery
Access to the pottery database and an introduction to Greek pottery. Techniques and styles including shapes and inscriptions are explained in detailed accompanied by photos. Search by a painter and/or potter and view their work, or use...
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: The Odysseys of Homer, Vol. I
This very early translation by George Chapman is offered from its 1857 edition at this site.
British Council
British Council: Learn English Kids: The First Marathon
Read along and listen to an animated story about the first marathon ran in ancient Greece and the first marathon run in the Olympic Games.
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Teaching and Learning Resources: Matching the Dates Quiz: A Greek Timeline
How well do you know Ancient Greece history? Match the event with the correct date on the interactive timeline to find out how much you actually know.
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Ancient Maps: Frames of the Greek World
Understanding that perceptions of the Greek world changed over time is important to reading Greek literature. The perceptions of Homer, Hecateus, Eratosthenes, and Ptolemy are presented as map frames at this site. Consider how Homer's...
Curated OER
Olympia, Greece
An extensive site that includes an interactive timeline of Greek art. Clicking on hyperlinks take you to a detailed discussion of the individual works of art. Included are photographs of Greek architecture. A great resource for the study...
TheatreHistory.com
Theatre history.com: Sophocles and His Tragedies
This site provides a complete biography of Sophocles reprinted from a drama history book. Includes his innovations in ancient theater and his achievements as an artist.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Athenian Democracy
Explores a timeline of the history of government in Ancient Athens.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: It's Greek to Me!
Through this lesson, students will research Greek theatre by looking at ancient Greek fairy tales and children's stories. Students will create their own fairytale using Moviemaker software.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Roman Roads
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students recognize that Roman roads were built around 312 BC to allow ease of movement for troops and communication. Several pictures of Roman roads in the UK, Spain, Tunisia, Egypt,...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Greek Olympic Games for Kids
Answer question about the ancient Olympics that were held in Greece with this quiz.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Demigods & Spirits: Hyacinth
Hyacinth was a handsome young man from Sparta, Greece, and a lover of Apollo, whose shed blood was used to create the flower Hyacinth.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Athenian Vases Quiz
Test your knowledge of Athenian painted ceramic vases.
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: How Did the Olympic Games Begin?
Take a look at the ancient Olympics and learn about some of the sporting events at the games. There is a virtual tour of Olympia, the site of the Olympic games.
Curated OER
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Snaith Primary School tells the story of ancient Greece through the eyes of two fictional families, one from Sparta and one from Athens. The exploration begins with the start of the Peloponnesian War, providing an entertaining and...
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Etc: Reference Map of Greece, 1600 265 Bc
A reference map of ancient Greece showing the Greek political territories of Peloponnese, the southern Balkan Peninsula, islands of the Ionian and Aegean seas, and coastal Asia Minor. A numeric reference key shows the location of the...
Curated OER
Ancient Carved Gems
Online exhibition site includes video demonstration of gem-carving techniques, side-by-side comparison of intaglios and cameos, and examples of gemstones carved by ancient Greeks, some of which have been set into jewelry.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Greek City States for Kids
History Questions: Greek City State Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Greek Alphabet
History for Kids tells about the history of the Greek alphabet and provides interactive set of alphabet examples with audio pronunciation. Site includes teacher materials.
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Ancient Greek Number Codes
Credited to the Cornell University Greek Epigraphy Project, the content on this page explains (and illustrates through a chart) the Greek use of Alpha characters for numbers.
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Ancient Greek Theatre: The Actors and the Chorus
General information on Greek actors, costumes, masks, scenic appearances, and the chorus.
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Ancient Greek Theatre: Machines
A list of three various machines used in ancient Greek theatre. Includes sketches and brief descriptions.
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