Presents a clear, readable summary of ancient Greek history from the Archaic period through the Renaissance which included Homer's epic poems. Explains major historical events and cultural trends as background for those reading Homeric...

This website focuses on Greek Mythology including the Greek gods and goddess, myths, heroes, pictures and drawings of the gods and goddesses, mortals, monsters, creatures, places, and Ancient Greek Literature books like The Iliad and The...

Through this lesson, students will research Greek theatre by looking at ancient Greek fairy tales and children's stories. Students will create their own fairytale using Moviemaker software.

Contains a great deal of historical information about ancient Greece that supports the PBS program "The Greeks- Crucible of Civilization." Includes a timeline, a virtual tour of the acropolis, lesson plans to accompany the show, and more.

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...

An interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is Ancient Greek Theatre.

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.

This resource provides a look at the warring tactics of the ancient Greeks and the Persian War, and their impact on the daily life of men. Includes photographs of Greek depictions of war and links to information about Greek chariots,...

This lecture outlines the events of the Greek revolution and war for independence from Turkey, which began in 1821 and lasted through 1829. It covers Greek history as well as international political and economic context for the war.

Describes the little that is known of Zeno of Elea's life. Also discusses his denial of motion and plurality hypothesis. He explained his ideas using paradoxes that continue to challenge intellectual minds today, and that have had a big...

PowerPoint presentation by Tom Richey explains the nature of ancient Olympic events and ceremony in ancient Greece.

[Free Registration/Login Required] These resources include terracotta models of an ancient Greek comic mask and two tragic masks from the British Museum as well as ideas for teaching using them. It also includes several links to more...

Learn about the Amazons, mighty female warriors who fought against the Greeks during the Trojan War.

Hemera was the goddess of the day, the female embodiment of daylight, in Greek Mythology.

Smarthistory resource with photographs and diagrams of ancient Greek structures in which historian, Dr. Becker, discusses the range and diversity of building type found in Greek architecture. Links to additional resources.

Much like a great deal of western culture, modern medicine also finds its roots in ancient Greek civilization. Travel to the time of the Olympians and ancient healers to discover just how much we have learned and gained from those who...

Brief article on Greek art and architecture and where the Greeks drew influence.

Overview of the history of ancient Greek theatre written in a kid-friendly format teaches about the architecutre of the theatre buildings as well as the structure of the plays.

History Questions: Ancient Greek Philosophers Quiz, Test, and WebQuest

Kids learn about Ancient Greek Art on this site. Study the classic sculptures of this great civilization.

History Questions: Ancient Greek Government Quiz, Test, and WebQuest

Kids learn about the events and timeline of the Ancient Greek in history.

Discusses the influences of other cultures on ancient Greek astronomers, and the advances made by the Greeks. It highlights major astronomers and those who contributed important ideas from the 6th to the 2nd centuries BC, including...

Provides an overview of ancient Greek astronomy and the major figures who played a role in developing ideas about the Universe.