Read more about life during Ancient Greece on this site. Learn about their way of life from what they ate to what they lived in.

Introduction from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy to the main topics and thinkers in the Greek philosophical tradition. Includes links to related articles. Helpful for relating particular philosophers to each other chronologically.

Includes a short summary of the life and work of the Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus. Discusses his life, work in Astronomy and Mathematics, and view of water and pantheism. Also includes a couple of quotations that make reference to...

Corinth was an important center for commerce in ancient Greece, and thus one of the first to produce coinage. This site discusses the symbolism on Corinth's coins, and presents almost two dozen examples from the Smithsonian collection.

PowerPoint style site traces the beginnings of the Peloponnesian War, the Delian League, and the Archidamian War. Includes references and further reading.

Examine the different arguments for and against democracy by ancient Greek leaders and philosophers. The main critique of democracy came down to the question of whether we trust the masses to make informed decisions? Follow the rise and...

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.

This World Heritage website features ancient Syracuse and the Necropolis of Pantalica, located in Italy. The Necropolis has over 5000 tombs from the 13th to 7th centuries BC, and ancient Syracuse encompasses Ortygia, which was founded by...

See the amazing abilities of computer technology at work! Digitally reconstructed are two ancient Greek structures: The Acropolis and The Delight of Re. View computerized renderings of what these buildings would have looked like in...

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...

A profile of the ancient Greek mathematician, geographer, and astronomer, Eratosthenes. Looks at his many accomplishments, including measuring the circumference of the Earth and the distance to the Moon and the Sun. Includes links to...

As an archaeological description of Mycenaean art, this site focuses on the frescoes and pottery which have been uncovered from different periods in ancient greek history.

Can you ever travel from one place to another? Ancient Greek philosopher Zeno of Elea gave a convincing argument that all motion is impossible- but where's the flaw in his logic? Colm Kelleher illustrates how to resolve Zeno's Dichotomy...

The discussion of several ancient Greek structures is the subject of this article. The piece of writing is attractively presented with photos sprinkled throughout the text, breaking it up into small chunks. The researcher will find...

Learn about the ancient Greek mathematician regarded as one of the leading scientists in classical antiquity.

Find out about the ancient Greek astronomer and mathematician who presented the first known model that placed the Sun at the center of the known universe with the Earth revolving around it.

Information on the ancient Greek sculpture Peplos Kore. Includes an image of the sculpture, a suggested art activity in text and audio as well as a link to "Do More", a place to save or print reflections on the sculpture.

The interesting life of ancient Greek philosopher Hipparchia is told here in some detail. References for further study are included.

A very large collection of interactive photographs of archaelogical sites in Greece and Turkey. Users can pan around the sites, zoom in for closer looks, or click on hot spots to access views of individual elements of the scenes. Some...

BBC Online provides an informative discussion of the ways democracy in ancient Greece relied on slavery to sustain it.

A discussion of the theories of Democritus (c. 460-370 BC). He is best known as an atomist, having developed an atomic theory. Also discusses the ideas of other philosophers who are believed to have influenced Democritus.

Create your own masks and puppets and bring the mythic creatures to life.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Greek Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)

Read about Hygieia, the goddess of health, tidiness, and pureness.