Lin and Don Donn
Mr. Donn's Ancient Greek Olympics
Discover more about the ancient Greek Olympians and how they represented their individual city-states. This site features how to prepare yourself to take part in the games.
Tufts University
Tufts University: Ancient Olympic Events
This resource gives an overview of the ancient Greek Olympic games. Learn about the history of wrestling, running and the discus. Includes images and video (requires QuickTime).
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Tufts University: The Ancient Olympics
Students can compare the modern and ancient Olympic games, as well as tour the site of the first Olympics, and learn about those games.
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Foundation of the Hellenic World: Olympics Through Time
Learn about the long and fascinating history of the Olympics, beginning with a foot race in Olympia in 776 BC. The site is divided into two parts. The first covers Ancient Olympia up to Athens of 1896. The second covers Athens of 1896 up...
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.
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Perseus Digital Library: Ancient Olympic Events: Boxing
A description, with primary source illustrations, of how boxing was done in the ancient Greek Olympics.
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Hellenic Ministry of Culture: The Ancient Olympic Games
Gives a brief history of the ancient games held every four years in Olympia. There are also short articles with pictures on some of the items used during the games.
BBC
Bbc: Greek
Learn about the lasting impact Ancient Greece had in our world. Gather information about the Olympics, the first Democracy, and other notable cultural developments in this easy to use website.
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games
This site delves into the history of the Ancient Olympic games. The University of Pennsylvania's Museum of different aspects of the Ancient Olympic games.
Other
Greek Mythology Today and Myth of the Month
A large Greek mythology site focused on students and expressing a great love of Greek myth. Contains the Myth of the Month, as well as Homework Help concerning myths. Humorous and colorful.
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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...
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Tufts University: Pentathlon
This site, which is provided for by Tufts University, gives a description of the five games involved in the ancient Olympic Pentathlon and the rules.
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Tufts University: Pankration
This site from Tufts University presents this ancient game that was a combination of wrestling and boxing, including its origin, equipment, and rules. Describes as the characteristics of a good pankratist.
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Tufts University: The Treasuries
This site from the Tufts University provides a discussion of the Treasuries, public works built in the classical period of ancient Greece. Tells what they were used for and how they were constructed.