05. Ancient Greece
1. Geography of Ancient Greece
Greek Geography – A good overview explaining: the obstacles in the way of studying the geography, the various landscapes, cities, houses, towns and roads of ancient Greece.
Maps of the Classical Age – A nice set of maps covering the time from the end of the Greek Dark Ages to the rise of Roman power in [...]
2. Trojan War
The Legend of the Trojan War – Prepared for students in Classics 101 and Liberal Studies, this
is a brief account of a number of different, ancient stories about the Trojan War.
The Trojan War – Includes images from the University of Haifa of the abduction, Briseis and Achilles, Achilles and Hector, Troy burning, Cassandra, Aeneas, and [...]
3. Government of Ancient Greece
Government in Greece – Brief synopsis of ancient Greek government from HistoryforKids.com.
Christian View of Government and Law by Kerby Anderson – A Christian view of government, political theory, and law in comparison to Greek government (including comments on Plato’s Republic.) NA
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5. The Olympics
Ancient Olympics – This site offers a comparison of ancient and modern Olympic sports. Tour the site of Olympia as it looks today, or read about the athletes who were famous in ancient times.
Ancient Olympics: The Real Story – Visit the online exhibit from the University of Pennsylvania’s
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
History of the Olympic [...]
6. Ancient Greek Astronomy
Portland State University Greek Civilization for Kids Site: Science – Written by college students to assist middle-school students in research reports. Covers astronomy, biology, boats and ships, mathematics, numbers, metal, water supply, and medicine.
Development of Modern Astrophysics – Summaries of the work of: Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), Tycho Brahe (1546-1601), Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), and Isaac Newton [...]
7. Greek Philosophers
Greek Legacy by John D. Beckett – An excerpt from the book Loving Monday.
A Different Window by John D. Beckett – An excerpt from the book Loving Monday.
Influence of Greek Philosophy – Encyclopedia article on the aspects of the Christian religion from
Britannica.com.
Christian View of Government and Law – Provides a Christian view of government, political [...]
8. Pythagoras
Pythagoras The School of Pythagoras – This site includes a collection of book reviews, bibliographies,
videos, and commentary related to Pythagorean theories of numbers.
Pythagoras Mathematicians – A study of the Greek philosopher responsible for developments in mathematics, astronomy, and music theory. References to and demonstration of his famous theorem.
Pythagoras of Samos Early Greek Philosophy – John [...]
9. Persian Wars
Persian War Greek History – This site records the growth and organization of the Persian Empire and their military campaigns in Asia Minor and Greece.
Mardonius Persian General of the Ionian Revolt Era – Contains information about the Persian general who put down the Ionian revolt and led the first invasion of Greece, and describes his [...]
10. Peloponnesian War
Peloponnesian War – An outline of the major events and figures that led to the Peloponnesian War; and links to profiles by Thucydides.
Interactive Peloponnesian War – A list of battles and related links concerning this famous war between Athens and Sparta.
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11. Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great on the Web – More than 350 pages relating to Alexander the Great. NA
Alexander the Great – A teacher’s guide to the Discovery Channel program. What inner conflicts drove this great military leader, student of Aristotle, and ruler at twenty-one? Follow the story of a man who ruled the world stage for [...]
12. Hebrews in Greece
The Hebrews in Greece – An overview of Greek rulership over Jerusalem.
A Short History of the Jews of Greece – Excerpts from the book A Short History of the Jews in Greece, which was written by Errikos Sevillias (a survivor of the Nazi death camps) and translated by Nikos Stavrolakis, director of the Jewish Museum [...]
13. Archimedes
Archimedes Page – An overview of his life and the Archimedes Principal.
Archimedes of Syracuse: The Father of Buoyancy – See how Archimedes developed principles relating to how objects float or sink in liquids. NA
Archimedes Home Page – A collection of Archimedean miscellanea, containing descriptions, sources, and illustrations of all aspects of Archimedes’ life, including the [...]
14. Archimedes Principle
BrainPop: Buoyancy Movie – On this great site you can watch an animated movie on buoyancy, take quizzes, and try experiments to learn about what makes boats float.
Nova: Buoyancy Brainteasers – Nova asks three questions that may help you to better understand buoyancy.
Mr. Archimedes’ Bath: Floating and Sinking – An experiment for elementary-age students, with [...]
16. Ancient Greek Architecture
The Buildings of the Acropolis – A portion of the site is based on the PBS series “The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization.”
The History of Greek Architecture – An excellent site which helps the non-professional understand and enjoy architecture. Click on the monument for details. NA
Foundations of Western Architecture – This site is from Tulane University. [...]
17. Art in Ancient Greece
Greek Art and Architecture – Dedicated to images and information on the art and architecture of ancient Greece, Crete, and the Cycladic Islands, this site is sponsored by the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. NA
The New Greek Galleries – Details of a section of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Girl with [...]
18. Cities: Athens
Two Faces of Greece: Athens & Sparta – This lesson was created by PBS to help students explore
and understand the ancient Greek world.
The Daily Athenian: A Greek Newspaper Project – A site created by PBS to help students learn more about
daily life in ancient Athens through a group newspaper project.
Ancient Civilizations – ThinkQuest: Explore ancient [...]
19. Cities: Sparta
Two Faces of Greece: Athens & Sparta – This lesson was created by PBS to help students explore and understand the ancient Greek world.
The Greeks: Crucible of Empire – learn about ancient Greek city-states and their lasting
influence on Western civilization.
Ancient Greece: Sparta – Historical background on the ancient Greek city-state.
Some Spartan Stories – Passages from [...]
20. Funerals in Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Burials - Concise overview of burials in ancient Greece.
Burial – By the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, this site offers a description of the burial rituals of the ancient Greeks.
The Greek Cemetery – A look at burial urns and symbols, and their meaning in ancient Greek culture, displayed by the [...]
21. Weddings in Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Marriage – This site includes descriptions of the customs of ancient weddings, both Greek and Latin, as described in the poetry of Sappho and Catullus.
Ancient Greek Wedding – Good overview of pre- and post- wedding ceremonies. NA
CLAS 220: The Greek and Roman Wedding – Terms, relevant links, and bibliography for course lectures on [...]
22. Drama in Ancient Greece
Introduction to Ancient Theater – Includes images and links to Greek theatre sites; from Didaskalia.
Ancient Greek Theater – A brief introduction to ancient Greek theater, with tools for further research. Includes a time line of Greek drama, origins, and more.
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23. Education in Ancient Greece
Home Education in Israel – Chapter 8 from Sketches of Jewish Social Life by Alfred Edersheim. (Also see “Female Education”; “Elementary Schools”; “Schoolmasters”; and “School Arrangements.”)
The Greek Foundation of Modern Education – An article illustrating how the roots of modern America’s educational system and traditions reach back to the Greeks. NA
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24. Daily Life in Ancient Greece
Greek Life: Some Details – A glance at the physical environment of the peninsula when the Greeks invaded it, and the results of their destruction of it, in particular by the ancient Athenians. NA
Where did the Greeks live? – A section of a presentation from Odyssey Online exploring Greek cultures. NA
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