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Penn Museum

Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World Men's Life: History of Warfare

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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Other

Greece Through the Peloponnesian War

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Herodotus Xerxes Invades Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PBS

The Battle of Plataea

For Students 9th - 10th
Background and description of the Battle of Plataea. Does a good job of discussing the different versions of the battle presented by historians.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Herodotus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief biography of Herodotus and a discussion of his writing of history.