Read to learn about Nemesis, the spirit of divine retribution and a symbol of justice.

Read to learn about Nyx, the goddess of the night, who meets the goddess of the day to transition from day to night.

Learn about Persephone, the Queen of the Underworld, and see the pictures.

Read about Selene, the goddess of the moon, the night and the months, and see her pictures.

Learn more about Styx, who personified the sacred river of the gods that separated the world of the living from the world of the dead.

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...

This site provides a complete biography of Sophocles reprinted from a drama history book. Includes his innovations in ancient theater and his achievements as an artist.

What is the origin of our universe based on Greek mythology? Find the answer to this question on this site.

In this lesson plan, students will consider Lesson 4: The Phoenicians, the Greeks, the Romans, and Us. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.

Learn about the culture of the Pontian Greek people of Russia. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Comparing Roman and Greek architecture? Unearth new resources for teaching about the methods of development in these ancient cities.

Middlebury College provides an essay that uses ancient Greek mythology to explain how the Greeks viewed economic practices like trading and bartering.

The world of modern theater owes its roots to the tragedians of Ancient Greece. As far back as the 5th Century BCE, actors and playwrights were entertaining the masses with intriguing stories. Melanie Sirof unveils the ancient theatrical...

The script found on the insides of ancient Egyptian temples, monuments and tombs represents a complex remnant of history. Next to the pyramids, the Sphinx and mummies, one of the most intriguing discoveries from ancient Egyptian...

Read this concise history of Morocco which concentrates on its development after its independence from France. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Article on ancient Greece with brief summaries of ancient Greek society, gods and goddesses, literature, and much more.

History for Kids presents an overview on the history of dance in ancient Greece, teaching us about how the Greeks valued dance in their everyday lives as a form of art as well as a skill.

Twenty-six assessment questions of different types covering the buildings and features of the ancient Athenian Agora.

This site provides a brief biography of Herodotus and a discussion of his writing of history.

Color illustration of the ancient Greek hero Bellerophon riding Pegasus.

The ancient Greek tragedy, The Phonessae, or The Phoenician Women, is offered here in a clearly formatted, full text version at this site.

Read the whole text of this ancient Greek tragedy at this well-laid-out site from the University of Adelaide.

The ancient Greek playwright's famous story of the jealous Medea is presented here in full text.

In this sixth unit of a course on Art Appreciation, students learn about the history of architecture, including ancient Greek and Roman works. They will learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and about Islamic architecture. They will also look...