A biography presented on the Ancient Greek philosopher provides a good foundation of information about his life.

A lecture on the history of Greece from the Archaic period (Dark Ages) through the end of the Peloponnesian War. The author discusses the major events and leaders in Greek history.

This website focuses on Gaea the great goddess of the early Greeks. She is also known as Mother Earth. Use this website to see a picture of Gaea.

Read about the Persian invasion of Greece, the Age of Pericles, the Peloponnesian War, and the culture of Classical Greece.

Exhaustive and informative collection of information on ancient Greece arranged by topical area: art, architecture, history, the Olympics, wars, geography, mythology, people, and more.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the birth of theater in ancient Greece. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

This interesting site starts out with a map of the Agora of Acropolis. By clicking on various locations of the map, you are linked to more detailed descriptions. Scroll down below the map for an alphabetical listing of different Greek...

This site, which is provided for by the Fordham University, gives an extensive discussion on the important acts and achievements of Pericles.

This site, which is provided for by the Fordham University, gives an extensive biography of Themistocles, creator of the Athenian navy.

History for Kids presents an overview written for elementary students of daily life of the ancient Greeks. Students learn about Greek government, agriculture and industry, houses and food. Teacher resources included.

History for Kids tells about the history of the Greek alphabet and provides interactive set of alphabet examples with audio pronunciation. Site includes teacher materials.

History for Kids presents information on the history of children's games in ancient Greece. Site contains examples, activities, worksheets and quizzes.

Kids learn about the monsters and creatures of Greek Mythology such as Medusa, Typhon, the furies, hydra, sirens, satyrs, and cyclop on this site.

History Questions: Greek Alphabet Quiz, Test, and WebQuest

History Questions: Zeus Quiz, Test, and WebQuest

History for Kids presents the ancient Greek history of the Dorian invasion and influence on the island ushering in what is known as the Dark Ages around 1100 BC.