Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Sophocles
A discussion of the writings of Sophocles, in particular Antigone, and the theme of the conflict between personal and political matters.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Power Point: Carthage and the First Punic Wars
PowerPoint presentation by history teacher, Tom Richey, with numerous slides depicting the history of Carthage and the Punic Wars in an informative and humorous style.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Heracles
This site focuses on the Greek hero Heracles including his ancestry, pictures, events in his life, and links to myths about him.
Bryn Mawr College
Prisoner of History: Aspasia of Miletus
A book review of Madeleine Henry's biography of Aspasia. The reviewer presents an overview of Aspasia's life and examines some of the controversy surrounding the famous "courtesan" of fifth century Athens.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Democracy
A detailed Wikipedia resource on democracy that explains what it is, what the types of democracy are, and gives examples.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Myth of Icarus and Daedalus
Amy Adkins explains the myth of Icarus and Daedalus. [5:08]
University of Calgary
Greek Colonization of the Mediterranean
Interesting map of Greek colonization around 650 B.C. Also includes areas of Etruscan and Phoenician settlements.
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago: Attic Funerary Stele, or Tombstone
Examine a carved marble tombstone used by the Greeks to mark the graves of departed family members. Also, view two accompanying video clips that provide useful background information about the sculpture's particulars. One explains the...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Greek Law
Learn everything you ever wanted to know regarding Greek law. Begin your reading by discovering how city-states were governed in the 4th and 5th centuries. Then learn about the codification of the law over time. Within the article you...
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: City Dionysia: Explore the Tragic Structure
One-page summary of the principal elements and conventions of ancient Greek tragedy.
Curated OER
Laconia, Greece
An extensive site that includes an interactive timeline of Greek art. Clicking on hyperlinks take you to a detailed discussion of the individual works of art. Included are photographs of Greek architecture. A great resource for the study...
Curated OER
Apollo / Solon
Online exhibition site includes video demonstration of gem-carving techniques, side-by-side comparison of intaglios and cameos, and examples of gemstones carved by ancient Greeks, some of which have been set into jewelry.
Curated OER
Diomedes and the Palladion / Dioskourides
Online exhibition site includes video demonstration of gem-carving techniques, side-by-side comparison of intaglios and cameos, and examples of gemstones carved by ancient Greeks, some of which have been set into jewelry.
Curated OER
Satyr / Hyllos
Online exhibition site includes video demonstration of gem-carving techniques, side-by-side comparison of intaglios and cameos, and examples of gemstones carved by ancient Greeks, some of which have been set into jewelry.
Curated OER
Mark Antony / Gnaios
Online exhibition site includes video demonstration of gem-carving techniques, side-by-side comparison of intaglios and cameos, and examples of gemstones carved by ancient Greeks, some of which have been set into jewelry.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Pericles
Cartoon drawing of ancient Athenian statesman Pericles.
Other
The Stoa Consortium: Arch of Hadrian
The Arch of Hadrian was erected in honor of the Roman emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century A.D (and probably a little before 131/132 A.D. when we know Hadrian visited Athens). The arch was built over the line of an ancient road that led...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kid's Biography: Alexander the Great
Investigate Alexander the Great's biography on this site. Learn about the great general and commander of Ancient Greece.
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Timelines: Hydropower
Learn about key milestones in the use of hydropower, as a source of energy, beginning with its use by the ancient Greeks to grind grains.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Pindar
An Encyclopedia Britannica entry on the greatest lyric poet of ancient Greece discussing his style of poetry. For the full article, get a free trial!
Yale University
Ynhti: The Athenian Court and the American Court System
A lesson plan with the goal to provide knowledge about the Athenian Court system and compare it to the American court system.
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.
Other
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.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Bulfinch's Mythology: Bacchus
The history of the god Bacchus, the god of wine, includes the perilous circumstances of his birth and the foundation of his devotions, the Bacchanal.