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.
Other
A Rough Guide to Kushan History: Homepage
This site from Kushan History presents a guide to the history of northern India and Afghanistan from the 2nd century BCE to the 3rd century CE. Content includes a focus on the ruling empires, general and military history, and coins.
Curated OER
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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Unesco: Greece: Archaeological Site of Aigai (Modern Name Vergina)
The city of Aigai, the ancient first capital of the Kingdom of Macedonia, was discovered in the 19th century near Vergina, in northern Greece. The most important remains are the monumental palace, lavishly decorated with mosaics and...
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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;...
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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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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ptolemy
He was a mathematician, geographer, astronomer, and astrologer. "The name of a line Graeco-Egyptain kings, who succeeded on the division of the empire of Alexander the Great, to the portion of his dominions of which Egypt was the head."...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William the Silent
William, Prince of Orange, called 'William the Silent,' was the natural leader of the Netherlands at this crisis, and he was chosen by Holland and Zealand as their governor. He was the determined foe of Spanish tyranny, and his strength...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Statue of 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.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: Aristotle (384 322 Bce)
The life, philosophy and metaphysics of Aristotle (384-322 BCE) are surveyed. The aim of Aristotle's logical treatises (known as the Organon) was to develop a universal method of reasoning by means of which it would be possible to learn...
Other
The House of Ptolemy: Home Page
An extensive directory of Internet resources related to the Macedonian Dynasty in Egypt.
Other
The Eras and Sculptures in Greek History: The Hellenic Age
Describes the main features of the Hellenic Age in ancient Greece, and examines Hellenic sculpture and the different styles and influences.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Book of Daniel
A long and in-depth look at the book of Daniel, its main religious significance and themes. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...
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Turkish Odyssey: The Bronze Age in Anatolia
This site from the Turkish Odyssey looks at the discovery of bronze and what it meant to the people in Mesopotamia. Talks about the Hittites, Hattians, and Assyrian Traders.