Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Art of the Hellenistic Age and the Hellenistic Tradition
The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers a slideshow presentation of Hellenistic art.
Other
Student Reader: Hellenic vs Hellenistic Civilization
Explains the differences between the Hellenic and Hellenistic ages. The Hellenic age was prior to the time of Alexander the Great, and the Hellenistic age followed it.
ArtLex
Art Lex: Hellenistic Art Period
Artlex.com defines and describes the Hellenistic period in Western art. Features include links to illustrated examples, artists, and related terms.
Other
The Eras and Sculptures in Greek History: The Hellenistic Age
Describes the main features of the Hellenistic Age in ancient Greece, which began during the reign of Alexander the Great. Also examines Hellenistic sculpture and the different styles and influences.
Savvas Learning
Pearson Education: Greek and Hellenistic Civilization [Pdf]
This is a summary of chapter three of a textbook on world history. It looks at the contributions of the ancient Greeks to western civilization, the breadth of their civilization in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea regions, and their...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Hellenistic World
References regarding the Hellenistic world.
Other
1st Muse: Hellenistic Art
This site from 1st Muse discusses the start of Hellenistic art, and the places in which it was formed.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: From Polis to Cosmopolis
A great overview of the world of Alexander the Great, beginning with the military exploits of his father, Philip of Macedon. Included is a look at Hellenistic philosophies.
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World
Explore all aspects of life in ancient Greece. From the Mycenaean to the Hellenistic time periods, learn about Greek daily life, roles for men and women, religion and religious ceremonies, and the Greek economy.
United Nations
Unesco: Ancient City of Damascus
Damascus in Syria was founded in the third millennium BC. Its long history reveals the influences of many ancient civilizations, most particularly the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic civilizations. This World Heritage website...
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Centralized vs Decentralized Rule: The Legacy of Alexander the Great
Resource for teachers and students. A study of government and society through a look at the legacy of Alexander the Great. Includes questions for discussion followed by activity surrounding four Hellenistic philosophies of the "good...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Development of the Buddha Image
There is significant debate concerning the development of the Buddha image--where it first occurred, why, and when. Broadly speaking, the image of the Buddha emerged during the first few centuries C.E. in two major centers of Indian art...
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World
Massive site for information on the ancient Greek world. Follow the navigation at the top of the page for detailed sections on time periods, daily life, religion and death, economy, and more. Each section includes pictures of artifacts...
Other
Alexandria: A Historical Outline
The Hellenic Electronic Center offers extensive information about Alexandria starting with its founding by Alexander to contemporary times. Describes the achievements of the city and its decline because of other sea routes for trade.
Other
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.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Stoic Logic
An extensive discussion of the Stoic beliefs about logic, their advancements in the field of logic, the arguments of the Skeptics and the answers of the Stoics
Other
Ancient Athens 3 D
This website is devoted to documenting the buildings and monuments of Athens from the Mycenaean Period to about 1800 AD. Choose an era and read about the history and structures of that time period. The last section is a complete list of...
Other
Routledge Encyclopedia: Greek Philosophy: Impact on Islamic Philosophy
This article is a discussion of the Greek-Hellenistic philosophy within the Islamic world. Early Islamic philosophers shunned the influence of Greek philosophy; however, over time that view began to change. Certain philosophers hailed...
Other
Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Islam, Concept of Philosophy
Learn about the development of Islamic philosophy. Discover its origins and the differences between falsafa and hikma, otherwise referred to as the various schools of thought within Islamic philosophy. Peripatetic philosophy is discussed...
Other
Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Islamic Philosophy
The history of Islamic philosophy is discussed here. Learn how it has developed over time, how it has been influenced by Greek-Hellenistic philosophy, and how it differs according to demographic and region.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Historical Influences on Morality: A Basis for Literary Study
Using this PDF lesson plan, students will get a general overview of the historical span of philosophical thought and how it may have been a product or reaction to the time period. Students will research philosophies and time periods...
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt: Egypt and the Ptolemaic Dynasty
This site from the Tour Egypt company provides a good, detailed but not too in-depth, history of Egypt and the Ptolemaic Dynasty. The informative is very factual and useful, with links to additional information.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Power Point: Alexander the Great
PowerPoint presentation includes 50 slides with pictures, maps and information for students to learn about Alexander the Great's life and conquest.
Other
Focus Multi Media: History of Egypt
This site from FOCUS MultiMedia contains a concise history of Egypt from the time of the pharoahs through the Hellenistic Period. An interesting site to check out on the subject, and it contains a picture as well as a time line.
Other popular searches
- Hellenistic Culture
- Hellenistic Period
- Hellenistic Greece
- Hellenistic Era
- Hellenistic Age Greece
- Ancient Greece Hellenistic
- Hellenistic Art
- Hellenic vs Hellenistic
- Hellenic and Hellenistic
- Hellenic vs. Hellenistic
- Spread of Hellenistic Culture
- Hellenistic Ages