BBC
Bbc: Alexander the Great: Hunting for a New Past
What kind of man was Alexander the Great? We are familiar with many of his achievements, but has he been over-romanticized? This summary focuses on his personality traits and includes a timeline and biography for further research.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Power Point: Alexander the Great
PowerPoint presentation includes 50 slides with pictures, maps and information for students to learn about Alexander the Great's life and conquest.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Alexander the Great
Biographical material on the life and times of Alexander the Great informs with text, photos and map, timeline, video and links to related content.
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago: Alexander Coin
Examine a coin portrait of Alexander the Great struck after his death as a commemoration. Also view two accompanying video clips that provide useful background information about Alexander and about the history of coins used in the...
Other
1st Muse: Alexander in Mesopotamia
A discussion from 1st Muse which details the battles and events which led to Alexander's conquest of the Persian Empire with illustrations and links to related material.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Alexander Graham Bell
This biography is a great resource for information on Alexander Graham Bell. Includes links for additional information also.
Wonderville Media
Wonderville: Alexander Graham Bell
After you talk on the telephone, you might want to thank Alexander Graham Bell, the man who made it all possible. He built the first telephone over 100 years ago. Learn more about Alexander Graham Bell in this well-constructed overview...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Alexander the Great
Explore the life of Alexander the Great and his Empire.
University of Oxford (UK)
Beazley Archive: Alexander the Great
Illustrated dictionary entry for Alexander the Great provides a brief account of his life.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Alexander the Great
Overview of the history of Alexander the Great tells us about his early life, conquests, and his death. Site contains activities, worksheets, and quizzes.
Other
The Government and the Great Reforms of the 1860s
This site evaluates the period of reforms under Alexander II. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the government of the 1860s and the period known as the great reforms.
Other
Alexander Palace Time Machine
Great resource for history teachers! Website has a lot of information about the Romanov Tsar Alexander's palace, along with an archive of historical diaries and letters. Good resource for studying Russian history. Many pages are...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kid's Biography: Alexander the Great
Investigate Alexander the Great's biography on this site. Learn about the great general and commander of Ancient Greece.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Alexander the Great
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Alexander the Great.
Other
Alexander the Great, Synopsys
Follow Alexander the Great as he builds a tremendous empire, significantly changing and improving geography and history.
Great Idea Finder
Great Idea Finder: Lewis Howard Latimer
An extensive biography of the life of African-American inventor, Lewis Latimer. Find out about his primary claim to fame in the development of an incandescent light bulb, but be sure to read about his many patents, and his importance to...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: From Polis to Cosmopolis
A great overview of the world of Alexander the Great, beginning with the military exploits of his father, Philip of Macedon. Included is a look at Hellenistic philosophies.
Curated OER
Alexander the Great, Synopsys
Follow Alexander the Great as he builds a tremendous empire, significantly changing and improving geography and history.
Curated OER
Eye Witness: Alexander Defeats the Persians, 331 Bc
This EyeWittnes to History site, which illuminates the past through personal narratives and other first-hand sources, provides a general overview of Alexander's conquering of Persia in 331 B.C.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: The Great Continental Drift Mystery
A unit on plate tectonics designed for middle school students, this page must be read carefully to find the activities to be done in the class, but it provides a wealth of background for the teacher as well.
Other
Student Reader: Hellenic vs Hellenistic Civilization
Explains the differences between the Hellenic and Hellenistic ages. The Hellenic age was prior to the time of Alexander the Great, and the Hellenistic age followed it.
Other
Chicago Historical Society: Alexander Hesler Climbs the Court House
This resource provides pictures of Chicago from the roof tops.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Hamilton's America: Collection
GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America" provides a behind-the-scenes look at Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash hit Broadway musical Hamilton. "Hamilton's America" blends history, footage of Miranda's writing process, and scenes from the...
Great Idea Finder
The Great Idea Finder: Invention of the Telephone
The Great Idea Finder provides information on the invention of the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell and its history throughout the years. Links to other sites with information are provided.