Encyclopedia entry provides an overview of the historical development of ancient Chinese philosophy and its main schools of thought. Includes photos, links to related material and timeline of events.

This article explains what the Bhagavad Gita is and how this ancient Hindi book has inspired many within Indian culture and the world at large.

A detailed analysis of the various architectural elements found in ancient Egyptian tombs located in the "Valley of the Kings."

[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson in which students use primary sources, excerpts from Hammurabi's Code to determine religious, economic, and cultural characteristics of ancient Babylon.

Compare various religions and explore their similarities and differences in this SMART lesson. An opportunity to learn each religion's location of origin and basic tenets is provided as well.

BBC website on Shinto religion provides information on Shinto history, beliefs, festivals, texts, rituals, etc.

Details from the Sussex Archaeological Society about Roman religious practices: Roman gods, what Romans were like, and how the Romans buried their dead.

Discover Rome during the first century in this brilliant and detailed website Included is a timeline and description of the emperors, an explanation of social roles, and a wonderful description of life in Roman times including family,...

This overview of the Roman Empire is organized by chapters, which include The Founding, The Kings, The Republic, Early Emperors, The Decline, The Collapse, Constantinople, Religion, Society, and The Army. Content includes several maps,...

With Rome's conquest of foreign lands, she assimilates many ideas for literature, architecture, art, religion, and philosophy.

Captivating collection of information and images of Minoan civilization. Minoan history, architecture, art, culture, and more and covered on this site.

The Etruscans influenced not only the government of the Roman monarchy, but also the religious practices, and early architecture.

This passage in the 1901 textbook of William Morey reviews the cultural changes in Rome up to the end of the Roman Republic.

This Fordham University site is a collection of quotes from noted scholars such as Cato, Cicero, Livy, and Plutarch on the subject of Roman state religion from 200BC to 250 AD

Illustrated overviews of ten gods and goddesses worshipped by the ancient Egyptians.

Find eight video-enhanced lesson plans to enrich a study of the Roman empire, from the producers of the four-part PBS documentary "Roman Empire in the First Century." The lessons take students on multidisciplinary explorations of the...

Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. The history of this world civilization.

This site from Fordham University contains a description of the Cult of Cybele by the Epicurean poet Lucretius.

Trivia, artifacts and a brief history explaining the Roman's beliefs in religion and mythology.

With modern technology, a global exchange of goods and ideas can happen at the click of a button. But what about 2,000 years ago? Shannon Harris Castelo unfolds the history of the 5,000-mile Silk Road, a network of multiple routes that...

Find short illustrated articles on many different aspects of ancient Greek culture, warfare, art, literature, religion, and architecture.

Overview referencing the religion of ancient China, including notes on Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism.

Wonderful resource for kids provides an overview of Greek Gods and Goddesses in ancient Greek society. Provides animated examples and facts about each one. Includes teacher resources.

Religion and mythology are very important in understanding how ancient Egyptian culture was formed. This site offers scientific works, series and documents, a dictionary of mythological terms, symbols and basic concepts and ceremonies....