Boise State University
Boise State University: The Peloponnesian War: The Sicilian Expedition
Learn more about the Sicilian Expedition by checking out this page. Find out how Ancient Greece developed and conquered foreign lands.
Friesian School
Friesian School: Origin of Philosophy: Why the Greeks
This resource gives an intense discussion of how the geography and trade patterns of the ancient Greeks may have influenced the development of their philosophy.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Greek Games
History for Kids presents information on the history of children's games in ancient Greece. Site contains examples, activities, worksheets and quizzes.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Pericles
Study about the leader of Athens during its golden age of Ancient Greece named Pericles on this site.
The History Cat
The History Cat: The Greek Olympic Games
Read about how the Olympic games started in ancient Greece. In 394 A.D., Emperor Theodosius I abolished the Olympics and they were not revived until the late 1800s.
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.
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Timelines: Hydropower
Learn about key milestones in the use of hydropower, as a source of energy, beginning with its use by the ancient Greeks to grind grains.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Pindar
An Encyclopedia Britannica entry on the greatest lyric poet of ancient Greece discussing his style of poetry. For the full article, get a free trial!
Other
Revista Eletronica: Grecia Antiga (In Portuguese)
A comprehensive collection of digital artifacts and articles on Greek culture from antiquity to modernity. Many aspects of Greece's development, from philosophy, mathematics, writings, medicine to language, are covered. Check out "Quid...
Exploring Ancient World Cultures
Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Ancient World Cultures
The University of Evansville provides this site that gives an overview and then additional pages with readings in ancient Greek philosophy and literature. A good general resource.
Other
Stowe: Temple of Ancient Virtues: Biography of Epaminondas
Information about the Theban general and victor of the Battle of Leuctra, Epaminondas. Most of this is an excerpt from The Encyclopedia of the Ancient World.
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.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Agrigento
Overview of Agrigento, Greek city-state founded on the south coast of Sicily, and provides information on architecture and life of ancient Greek civilization. Site contains photos, maps and links to further reading.
Archaeological Institute of America
The Ancient Olympics: Winning at Olympia
New studies challenge traditional notions about Greek Athletes and why they competed.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: The Ancient City
Comparing Greek and Roman architecture? Unearth new resources for teaching about the methods of development in these ancient cities.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Greek Gods
This lesson includes some of the main Greek mythological gods and a short description about each Gods area of importance.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens
Wikipedia provides historical information and images of the ancient Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, Greece.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Ancient Civilizations and the Modern World
Learn how ancient civilzations developed based on the local physical features and how the boundaries of early civilizations compare to their modern counterparts.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Power Point: Ancient Greek Mythology
Tom Richey presents an entertaining and informative PowerPoint presentation on ancient Greek mythology for teachers and students.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Cornelius Nepos Life of Epaminondas
A biographical sketch by 1st century B.C. Roman author, Cornelius Nepos, of the Theban statesman and military leader, Epaminondas. Epaminondas lived at the beginning of the 4th century B.C. The author stresses Epaminondas's strength of...
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.
TheatreHistory.com
Theatre history.com: Sophocles and His Tragedies
This site provides a complete biography of Sophocles reprinted from a drama history book. Includes his innovations in ancient theater and his achievements as an artist.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Athens
Encyclopedia entry defines and provides an overview of the ancient greek city of Athens. Includes a timeline of history events and explores its early settlement, government and laws, and culture.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Galen
Learn about the man whose medical doctrine dominated the Western and Arab worlds for close to 1500 years.
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