Discovering Egypt
Discovering Ancient Egypt: Akhenaten the Heretic
Akhenaten was revolutionary in his religious beliefs. He worshiped only the sun god in a polytheistic society, therefore he was not loved by many of his subjects. This following site includes a summary, a podcast and video highlighting...
University of Chicago
Ancient Mesopotamia: Warfare and Empire [Pdf]
In this lesson students discuss how the changing natural environment can become a source of conflict between some groups within a society. Discuss with students how using the rivers for irrigation caused conflict between the Sumerian...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ancient Athens
The mosted noted of the orations of Isocrates is the Panathenaicus or Panegyric of Athens, a work on which he spent ten years, and in which he uses all the resources of his art to extol Athens and magnify the benefits she conferred o...
PBS
Pbs: How Art Made the World: Human Body in Egypitan Art
PBS documentary considers how ancient Egyptian artists chose to represent the human body and answers questions about how the cultural values of a society, such as the desire for order, shape its art. With close-ups of Egyptian art that...
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Hammerwood: Greek Music and the Greek Gods
This site features an explanation of Greek music in ancient Greek society. Of note is the description of Pythagoras' work which was responsible for establishing much of the theory behind our music.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Odyssey" by Homer
Selected (6) reading passages (grades 8-11) to pair with the epic poem "The Odyssey" by Homer. Odysseus, an ancient Greek war hero and leader of Ithaca, embarks on a twenty-year long return to his homeland after the fall of Troy. It is...
University of California
Uc Davis: Importance of Salt
The UC Davis site not only discusses the history of the salt trade, but also evaluates the importance of salt to society throughout history. It covers the history of salt from ancient times through the medieval and modern periods.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Science in Ancient Rome
From the development of concrete to state of the art military technology, students will be fascinated by the achievements of ancient Rome when they read history for kids on science in ancient Rome.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Roman Women
History for Kids gives an overview of women in ancient Rome discussing women's role in politics, religion and law and daily life. Resources for teachers includes activities, worksheets, and quizzes.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Roman Pottery
History for Kids discusses two categories of pottery, the fine ware and course ware, of ancient Rome from which students get a sense of how pottery was used in Roman daily life.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Roman Dishes and Food
History for Kids presents an overview of the food and dishes that Romans like to eat. Students can get a sense of what was similar to what we eat today and probably cringe at what was considered a delicacy in the past.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Greece for Kids: Sparta
Students learn about the city of Sparta from Ancient Greece on this site. Study this warrior society where all male citizens were soldiers.
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Amigos De La Egiptologia: La Mujer en El Antiguo Egipto
In Spanish, discover the importance of the mother in ancient Egyptian society and religion.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: This Just In! Nile Network News Update
Site offers interdisciplinary lesson plans on Ancient Egypt.Students will thoroughly research many aspects of life in Ancient Egypt. Lessons will culminate with students presenting their research findings using, a T.V News Show format....
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Geography
Learning module on the physical geography of the Middle East considers the impact of the landscape and climate on both ancient and modern societies in the region.
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Amenhotep Iv (Akhenaten)
Provides a concise summary of the life of Amenhotep IV, including comments regarding his legacy in later societies.
Franco Cavazzi
Illustrated History of the Roman Empire: Marriage
This site provides a detailed overview of marriage during Roman times.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Frederick Barbarossa
History for Kids presents a brief history of Frederick Barbarossa, an influential emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, also known as Frederick I. Barbarossa ruled from 1155 to the year he died in 1190 and was famous for his military might...
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Ctc: Mesopotamia: Classroom Activities and Resources
Wonderful examples of student work and lessons on ancient Mesopotamia. Great way to generate ideas among students and teachers for projects.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Late Bronze Age China
Information about the Shang Dynasty in China, the earliest in recorded history. Short article that discusses agriculture, rulers and society.
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Peru Cultural: The Incas
An award winning site that uncovers the lost Incan civilization. Features include history, administration, technology, arts, and maps. A sophisticated account of the Incas that is well worth a visit.
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Kamat.com: Animals of Indian Mythology
First published in The Quarterly Journal of the Mythic Society, this article discusses animals and their meanings in Indian mythology. Part of an extensive Indian culture site.
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Dogs and Jackals
A description of the ancient Egyptian board game known as "Dogs and Jackals". Rules on how to play the game are included along with a picture of the game board itself.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: A Bottle and a Toy: Objects From Daily Life
The wall paintings from Nebamun's tomb-chapel show an idealized vision of daily ancient Egyptian life. Much less is known about the lives of the majority of society. The study of human remains in poor cemeteries is often the only way of...
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