Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Roman Pottery
History for Kids discusses two categories of pottery, the fine ware and course ware, of ancient Rome from which students get a sense of how pottery was used in Roman daily life.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Roman Dishes and Food
History for Kids presents an overview of the food and dishes that Romans like to eat. Students can get a sense of what was similar to what we eat today and probably cringe at what was considered a delicacy in the past.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Roman Slaves
Article for elementary students with quiz teaches about slaves in ancient Rome, their duties, legal rights, recruitment and rebellion.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Greece for Kids: Sparta
Students learn about the city of Sparta from Ancient Greece on this site. Study this warrior society where all male citizens were soldiers.
Other
Amigos De La Egiptologia: La Mujer en El Antiguo Egipto
In Spanish, discover the importance of the mother in ancient Egyptian society and religion.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: This Just In! Nile Network News Update
Site offers interdisciplinary lesson plans on Ancient Egypt.Students will thoroughly research many aspects of life in Ancient Egypt. Lessons will culminate with students presenting their research findings using, a T.V News Show format....
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Geography
Learning module on the physical geography of the Middle East considers the impact of the landscape and climate on both ancient and modern societies in the region.
Other
Amenhotep Iv (Akhenaten)
Provides a concise summary of the life of Amenhotep IV, including comments regarding his legacy in later societies.
Franco Cavazzi
Illustrated History of the Roman Empire: Marriage
This site provides a detailed overview of marriage during Roman times.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Frederick Barbarossa
History for Kids presents a brief history of Frederick Barbarossa, an influential emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, also known as Frederick I. Barbarossa ruled from 1155 to the year he died in 1190 and was famous for his military might...
Other
Ctc: Mesopotamia: Classroom Activities and Resources
Wonderful examples of student work and lessons on ancient Mesopotamia. Great way to generate ideas among young scholars and teachers for projects.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Late Bronze Age China
Information about the Shang Dynasty in China, the earliest in recorded history. Short article that discusses agriculture, rulers and society.
Other
Peru Cultural: The Incas
An award winning site that uncovers the lost Incan civilization. Features include history, administration, technology, arts, and maps. A sophisticated account of the Incas that is well worth a visit.
Other
Kamat.com: Animals of Indian Mythology
First published in The Quarterly Journal of the Mythic Society, this article discusses animals and their meanings in Indian mythology. Part of an extensive Indian culture site.
Other
Dogs and Jackals
A description of the ancient Egyptian board game known as "Dogs and Jackals". Rules on how to play the game are included along with a picture of the game board itself.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: A Bottle and a Toy: Objects From Daily Life
The wall paintings from Nebamun's tomb-chapel show an idealized vision of daily ancient Egyptian life. Much less is known about the lives of the majority of society. The study of human remains in poor cemeteries is often the only way of...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Medieval Society: The Three Orders
A lecture regarding the medieval society orders of those who work, those who fight and those who pray.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Arts and Humanities: Art of Asia
A landing page for a course on the art history of Asia.
Other
Edkins Family Index Page: Minerva Goddess of Wisdom
Quick overview of Minerva - her role in Greek society, and her support of Perseus when he killed Medusa.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Decline and Fall of Rome
A lecture regarding Rome's decline and fall.
Other
Buffalo as an Architectural Museum: Egyptian Architecture
As an introduction to a discussion of the Egyptian revival architecture in Buffalo, New York, preservation society trustee and retired teacher Chuck LaChiusa enumerates the essential characteristics of ancient Egyptian architecture,...
Curated OER
Ancient Greece
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...
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Sumer, 3500 1900 Bc
Survey of ancient Sumer that describes Mesopotamian civilization's way of life, cities, religion, technology, and so on.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Scroll Paintings (Lesson Plan)
Students apply knowledge about Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and work collaboratively with classmates creating scroll paintings in this lesson. The Book of the Dead is referred to in teaching students about Ancient Egypt and...
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