The History Cat
The History Cat: Chinese Bureaucrats
Describes the process men had to go through to obtain a government job during the Han dynasty. They were given positions based on merit, whereas in the previous system people were hired just by knowing someone important or being related...
Boise State University
Boise State University: Byzantine Empire: An Outline
Annotated outline of the history of the Byzantine Empire.
Boise State University
Boise State University: The Peloponnesian War: The Sicilian Expedition
Learn more about the Sicilian Expedition by checking out this page. Find out how Ancient Greece developed and conquered foreign lands.
Other
The Food Timeline
A collection of food resources-- in chronological order can be viewed at this site. Want to know what the pioneers cooked or when agriculture began? When was the Moon Pie invented? How about jelly beans, catsup, or breakfast cereal?...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
PBS
Themistocles, Greek General
Wonderful biography of Themistocles, the great Athenian general and politician who established the Greek navy.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Roman Eagle
Eagle, as a military standard, was adopted by the Romans, and even by nations preceding them in history. The Persians, in the time of Cyrus the Younger, bore an eagle on a spear as a standard. The Romans for some time used the eagle, the...
United Nations
Unesco: Old Town of Corfu
The Old Town of Corfu, with roots in the Byzantine era, is located off the coast of Greece, at the entrance to the Adriatic Sea. As such, it was significant militarily. It has three forts that were in use for centuries, and were rebuilt...
Yale University
Ynhti: The Athenian Court and the American Court System
A lesson plan with the goal to provide knowledge about the Athenian Court system and compare it to the American court system.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Battle of Marathon
An account of the Persian forces in the Battle of Marathon, how they reached Marathon, their weapons and the result of the battle.
Other
The Persians
A collection of nice notes on the Persian Wars. The author gives background information on both sides, causes, events and people, plus results.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Battle of Salamis
A good description of how the Greek ships defeated the Persians using Themistocles' strategy.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Signa Militaria
Signa Militaria, military ensigns or standards. The most ancient standard employed by the Romans is said to have been a handful of straw fixed to the top of a spear or pole. Hence the company of soldiers belonging to it was called...
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Assiut
Assiut was the capital of the thirteenth province of Upper Egypt in Pharaonic Egypt. The name Assiut is derived from the ancient Egyptian word Sawit, "the protectorate".
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: On the Art of War by Sun Tzu
Read all thirteen chapters of the ancient book "On the Art of War" by Sun Tzu on this site. Each chapter is devoted to a distinct aspect of warfare and military strategy.
Other
Livius: Aeschines
Discussion of the Greek politician and orator Aeschines. Includes biographical information as well as his contributions to the politics of the time.
California State University
Cal State Northridge: Pompey the Great
This site from Cal State Northridge provides an excerpt from Pliny's "Natural History" where he discusses Pompey's early military career and conquests of the pirates and the East.
Boise State University
Boise State University: The Peloponnesian War: The Delian League
This site from the Boise State University describes the formation of the Delian League during the Peloponnesian War.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Pylon at the Palace at Luxor
Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the River Nile in the city today known as Luxor (ancient Thebes) and was founded in 1400 BC. The temple properly begins with the 24 meter (79 ft) high...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Julius Caesar
(100 BC- 44 BC) A Roman military and political leader and one of the most influential men in world history.