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Historical Overview of Macedonia
Provides the history of Macedonia, from prehistoric times to the present.
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Foundation of the Hellenic World: Greek History: The History of Greece
Covers the different periods of Greece's history from 3200 BC, with the Cycladic Civilization, up to the latter half of the twentieth century.
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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.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Old World Contacts: Era of Military Empires
A description of the trade routes established and used in the twelfth and thirteenth century. Gives a list of goods that were traded and reasons for the trade.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Libya: History
Read about the history of Libya from its beginnings as a Phoenician outpost through its control by many governments, its eventual independence, and current government. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Columbia University
Columbia University: Real Virtual: Representing Architectural Time and Space
An extensive collection of resources designed to aid the teaching of architectural history. An introduction to the period of architecture accompanies images. Viewers can manipulate the images to achieve a panoramic view or close-up of...
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National Museum (Belgrade, Serbia)
This is the home page of the National Museum in Belgrade. The site is available in English although the revolving banner at the top of the page is written in Cyrillic. You can view items in the permanent collection, which covers...
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Venetian Maze
Excellent coverage of the fascinating city of Venice by a student who spent three months there doing research. Choose among 18 different tours of the city such as the Grand Canal, Bridges, Easter Procession, Byzantine and Gothic, and...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Battle of the Yarmuk
This site from Fordham University provides an early writing describing the battle of Yarmuk, at which the Muslims defeated the Byzantine Emperor Heraclius and his army.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Correggio, Assumption of the Virgin
In the sacred architecture of the Roman and Byzantine empires, domes were viewed as symbols of heaven. Correggio merged this symbolism with the Renaissance's fascination for three-dimensional illusion. He transformed the dome of the...
Princeton University
The Walls of Constantinople
This page contains information about the creation of the city walls of Constantinople in ancient times, along with a computer drafted model of the structure.
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Fern Web: The Battle of Taginae
Detailed site which covers the Battle of Taginae in the year 552. Discusses the strategy and actions of the battle and the impact of the results.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Hagia Sophia (Quiz)
How much do you know about the Hagia Sophia? Find out by answering this six-question multiple-choice and true/false quiz. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Procopius: Secret History, Extracts
Fordham University offers extracts from the "Secret History," written by Procopius, describing the dark side of Justinian's rule.
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Glassmaking in Roman Times
Glassware was used in everyday life during Roman domination of the Mediterranean world. Glassware was used for foodstuffs, wine, perfumes and furnishings.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: It's a Church. It's a Mosque. It's Hagia Sophia.
If walls could talk, Turkey's Hagia Sophia would have an abundance of stories to tell. Once a church, then a mosque, and now a museum, this world marvel has stood the test of time and war, surviving centuries of conquest by some of...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Rise of Islam: C. 600 1453 a.d.
Unit on the Rise of Islam created by AP History teacher, Tom Richey, engages us in the hisotry of Islam and includes E-lecture, videos, lesson guide and primary source material.
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Lectures in Medieval History: The Reign of Justinian, 527 565
Read a brief overview of the reign of Justinian I, his decisions about reuniting the Roman Empire, and the beginning of the Byzantium Empire. Two maps show the Mediterranean world in 565 and 600.
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Macedonian Heritage
Macedonian Heritage offers an extensive look at the history, affairs, and culture of Macedonia. You can see timelines, documents, and look at maps of the area.
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Parker Middle School: Relief Sculpture
This resource presents a general history and links to everything about relief sculpture. There are image examples and links to Greek, Ancient Roman, Egyptian and Chinese sites.
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Central Washington University: Costume History
Focuses on the history of costumes and fashion from Egyptian times to the 1990s. Thumbnail links may no longer work as this is an older site. However, the 'Fads in Fashion Slides' page has many large images organized by time periods....
Global Catholic Network
Ewtn: The History of Passiontide and Holy Week
A long account of the origins of Holy Week, which includes details about traditions associated with observing the specific days within Holy Week.
University of California
University of California at Berkeley: Justinian Code
This website describes the creation and implementation of the Justinian Code, or "The Body of Civil Law" for the Roman Empire. The site is divided into sections, including a description of the code itself, the type of laws within it,...
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