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Able Media Llc: The Ancient Olympics
A series of articles and historical information about the history, origins, and events of the ancient Olympics.
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Ctc: I, Caesar a Study of the Imperial Romans
This lesson plan provides semester-long activities in which students research and write about selected emperors who ruled Rome during different parts of its history.
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Able media.com: Plato's Republic
An informative and very helpful study guide from AbleMedia.com on Plato's Republic. After setting the work in its historical context, the site discusses Plato's relation to the Sophist philosophers. Includes a lengthy series of study...
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Classics Technology Center: Roman Weddings
The Classics Technology Center offers an introduction to the different types of Roman weddings.
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Able Media: Ancient Egyptian Gods
Articles on 28 Egyptian gods and goddesses--includes the deity's symbols and manner of representation.
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Ctc: Reading Exercises on Gods and Gladiators
Three readings in Latin along with comprehension quizzes from the Classics Technology Center. Quizzes could easily be used as worksheets as well. Appropriate for a level I or II Latin class.
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Classics Technology Center: Guided Tour of Ancient Egypt: Pyramids at Giza
Read about the impressive pyramids at Giza, how they were made, and why they were placed the way they were.
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Classics Technology Center: Guided Tour of Ancient Egypt
Cool site explores over 1500 years of ancient Egyptian history. Includes pictures and descriptions of the highlights of Egypt. Don't skip the section on mummification!
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Able Media: A Modern Student's Guide to Catullus
The Modern Student's Guide to Catullus by Raymond M. Koehler brings the poems of the Roman poet Catullus and the Latin language to life through song and story.
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The Asclepion: Medicine in Ancient Egypt
Technical but fascinating Classics Technology Center site gives evidence from papyri, art, and burial remains about the medical abilities and advancements of ancient Egypt. Includes reports of polio and tuberculosis.
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Figures of Speech Syntax Exercise
Wonderful exercise uses lines from Book II of Vergil's "Aeneid," to test mastery of rhetorical devices that pertain to syntax. Encourages practice of many skills.
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Classics Tech Center: Using Latin Poetry at Low Levels
Site presents ten techniques for introducing authentic Latin poetry to students in lower level Latin classes. The author focuses on Martial and Catullus.
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The Asclepion: Medicine in Ancient Mesopotamia
This site is an online resource if you are researching medicine in Ancient Mesopotamia. Many sections include historical background, sources, concepts, and practitioners.
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The Asclepion: Medicine in Ancient Greece
Impressive Classics Technology Center site lists the achievements of the ancient Greeks in medicine from the time of Homer up to Hippocrates and the plague of Athens during the Peloponnesian war. Gives evidence from ancient texts.
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Classics Tech Center: The Punic Wars
A simulation created by a social studies teacher illustrates the difficult decisions faced by both Hannibal and the Romans during and following the Second Punic War. Helps encourage critical thinking as well as retention of historical...
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Classics Technology Center: The Story of Troy
This site provides an account of the legendary war between Greece and Troy. Begins with the legend of Helen and her possibly divine birth and finishes with the fates of the warriors involved. Also includes some nice comparative mythology...
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Classics Tech Center: More Latin Mottoes & Phrases
The Classics Technology Center offers a comprehensive list of common Latin phrases and abbreviations, along with their meanings as used today. Also has a list of Latin military and business mottoes as well as some humorous, slightly...
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Classics Tech Center: Strategies for Reading Latin Texts
Site presents strategies for reading long texts in Latin. Discusses the concept of "prior knowledge" and also gives example exercises.
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Women in the Oikos: The Stranger Within
An analysis which examines the role of women in the Greek family as seen in many of the Greek plays produced during the classical period of Greek history. The author argues that Greek men had little reason to trust their wives since...
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Reading Vergil's "Aeneid"
Comprehensive site delves into the reading and study of Vergil's master work, "The Aeneid". Begins with discussions about the genre of epic and the historical events that influenced Vergil's work. Finally, the author gives a multitude of...
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Classics Technology Center: For Oedipus the King
This site provides a study guide to aid in the reading of "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles. Contains questions for consideration, links to outside information, and footnotes to help enhance knowledge.
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Classics Technology Center: Online Latin Drills
Designed to coordinate with the Oxford Latin Course, these comprehensive drills will help any student practice a variety of skills. Each chapter has at least 2 exercises. However, the drills for volume 3 don't appear to work all the time.
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Figures of Speech: Rhetoric Exercises
This site is a great exercise that helps students practice identifying and translating rhetorical devices in Latin poetry. Uses examples from Book II of Vergil's Aeneid.
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Ctc: Roman Weddings, Preparing for a Wedding
A discussion of the preparations that went into a Roman wedding. Discusses factors in choosing a spouse, when the wedding would take place, the arrangements, and more.