Savvas Learning
Pearson Education: Greek and Hellenistic Civilization [Pdf]
This is a summary of chapter three of a textbook on world history. It looks at the contributions of the ancient Greeks to western civilization, the breadth of their civilization in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea regions, and their...
United Nations
Unesco: Ancient City of Damascus
Damascus in Syria was founded in the third millennium BC. Its long history reveals the influences of many ancient civilizations, most particularly the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic civilizations. This World Heritage website...
Other
Athenian Agora Excavations
Based on excavations of the Athenian Agora, this site offers both photographs and diagrams of the Agora, as well as photographs of artifacts representative of ancient Greek/Aegean life. In addition, the texts of two books, The Birth of...
United Nations
Unesco: Archaeological Site of Olympia
This World Heritage website features Olympia, the site of the ancient Greek Olympics. Found here are a description, links, a map, documentation, and photos of its many archaeological treasures.
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Greeks on the Black Sea: Ancient Art From the Hermitage
In the years before Christ the Greeks traveled westward to the Black Sea to establish early colonies. This online exhibition is a marvelous display of their ancient art and artifacts.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History: Ancient Greek Art for Kids
Kids learn about Ancient Greek Art on this site. Study the classic sculptures of this great civilization.
Other
Ancient greece.org: Minoan Culture
Captivating collection of information and images of Minoan civilization. Minoan history, architecture, art, culture, and more and covered on this site.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: The Coins of the Demareteion Master
The Demareteion Master is the name given to the artist who created the dies for the Demareteion coin and some others in ancient Greece. He is the first known master engraver to have lifted the numismatic art form to the level of...
Other
Foundation of the Hellenic World: Hellenic History
A site devoted to presenting the history of Greece all the way back to the Stone Age. Choose which period you want to know more about, then choose English for a translation.
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Greek Medicine
Much like a great deal of western culture, modern medicine also finds its roots in ancient Greek civilization. Travel to the time of the Olympians and ancient healers to discover just how much we have learned and gained from those who...
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.
A&E Television
History.com: 8 Facts About Ancient Egypt's Hieroglyphic Writing
The script found on the insides of ancient Egyptian temples, monuments and tombs represents a complex remnant of history. Next to the pyramids, the Sphinx and mummies, one of the most intriguing discoveries from ancient Egyptian...
PBS
Pbs: The Greeks Crucible of Civilization
Contains a great deal of historical information about ancient Greece that supports the PBS program "The Greeks- Crucible of Civilization." Includes a timeline, a virtual tour of the acropolis, lesson plans to accompany the show, and more.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Greek Mythology for Kids
On this website, students can learn about the Mythology of Ancient Greece. The history of this world civilization.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Life in Ancient Greece : Coinage of Corinth
Corinth was an important center for commerce in ancient Greece, and thus one of the first to produce coinage. This site discusses the symbolism on Corinth's coins, and presents almost two dozen examples from the Smithsonian collection.
Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: Ancient Greece:investigate Real Greek Artifacts
A short digital collection of Ancient Greek artifacts found in the Birmingham Museum. Additionally, find a timeline and activities to enhance study of the ancient civilization.
Other
Hub Pages: Differences Between Hellenistic and Hellenic Greek Civilization
Describes the differences between the Hellenic and Hellenistic ages and the accomplishments of each period of Greek history.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Greek History for Kids: 25 Famous People of Ancient Greece
Kids learn about 25 famous people of Ancient Greece on this site. The history of this world civilization.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Greek History for Kids: Government
A website to dedicated to information about the Government of Ancient Greece. The history of this world civilization.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Greek Olympics for Kids
Kids learn about the Olympic games of Ancient Greece. The history of this world civilization on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Greek History for Kids: Athens
Kids learn about Athens, city of Ancient Greece on this site. The history of this world civilization.
United Nations
Unesco: Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica
This World Heritage website features ancient Syracuse and the Necropolis of Pantalica, located in Italy. The Necropolis has over 5000 tombs from the 13th to 7th centuries BC, and ancient Syracuse encompasses Ortygia, which was founded by...
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World: Vol. 1: The Ancient World: Lesson 2 Quiz
A short quiz on ancient Greece and its conflicts with Persia.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World: Vol. 1: The Ancient World: Lesson 1 Quiz
A short quiz on ancient Greece.