Yale University
Open Yale Courses: Introduction to Ancient Greek History
Access any of the twenty-four lectures in a university-level course in ancient Greek history up to the time of Alexander. Lectures available in audio, video, or text format. With coverage of Bronze Age Greece, the Persian Wars, the rise...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Greece for Kids: Persian Wars
A website about the Persians Wars of Ancient Greece fought between Persia and the Greek city-states.
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.
PBS
Themistocles, Greek General
Wonderful biography of Themistocles, the great Athenian general and politician who established the Greek navy.
Other
Greece Through the Peloponnesian War
A lecture on the history of Greece from the Archaic period (Dark Ages) through the end of the Peloponnesian War. The author discusses the major events and leaders in Greek history.
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World Men's Life: History of Warfare
This resource provides a look at the warring tactics of the ancient Greeks and the Persian War, and their impact on the daily life of men. Includes photographs of Greek depictions of war and links to information about Greek chariots,...
Other
Foundation of the Hellenic World: Greek History: The History of Greece
Covers the different periods of Greece's history from 3200 BC, with the Cycladic Civilization, up to the latter half of the twentieth century.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Themistocles by Plutarch
This site provides a translation of the biography of Themistocles, the famous Greek naval commander, by Plutarch, noted ancient historian.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Battle of Salamis
A good description of how the Greek ships defeated the Persians using Themistocles' strategy.
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.
Curated OER
Etc: The Wars of the Greeks and Persians, 499 448 Bc
A map of Greece, western Asia Minor, and the Agean Sea region during the Greco-Persian Wars (499-479 BC). The map shows the earlier Persian expedition into Scythia under Darius I, which included Ionian allies who sailed from the...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Classical Greece, 500 323 b.c.
Read about the Persian invasion of Greece, the Age of Pericles, the Peloponnesian War, and the culture of Classical Greece.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: The Delian League
This site from the Fordham University provides extensive discussion on the first and second Delian Leagues, the origin and history, the problems that arose, how the league was governed, and the destruction of the league.
PBS
The Battle of Plataea
Background and description of the Battle of Plataea. Does a good job of discussing the different versions of the battle presented by historians.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Herodotus Xerxes Invades Greece
Fordham University provides a detailed account of Xerxes plans to invade Greece, the size of his army, his entry into Thrace and the attack on the Athenians.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Herodotus
This site provides a brief biography of Herodotus and a discussion of his writing of history.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Hellas, 550 Bc
A map of the Hellenes settlements in 550 BC before the Persian Wars, including the southern Balkan Peninsula, the islands and coastal regions of the Mare Aegaeum (Aegean Sea), the southern tip of the Italian Peninsula and Sicily. This...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: The Mound at Marathon
Near the southern extremity of the plain of Marathon rises a conical mound, 30 feet high. it covers the remains of the 192 Greeks who fell in the battle. Excavations undertaken in 1890-1891 disclosed ashes, human bones and fragments of...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Biography of Darius I
Study the biography of Darius I from Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Learn how he was the ruler of the Persian Empire during its peak, he lost a war with the Greeks.