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Ancient Greece
Greek City States
Ancient Greece- this site contains links to descriptions of various information about Greek life and culture.
Ancient Greece for Kids- Information about the history, environoment, religion, clothing, people, the Olympics, and more can be found at this site.
History for Kids: Greece- This site was initially designed for middle schoolers studying Greece, but it has been improved. Click on the Acropolis image in the top frame.
Perseus Digital Library- Includes information about the Olympics and Hercules and other resources.
Ancient Greece-World Civilization has compiled lots of links and information. Be sure to use the search the site at the end of the page.
Ancient History Sourcebook: History of Ancient Greece- this site is an in depth look at the history of Greece.
Ancient Greece by Universal Artists- Includes a variety of pages with information about Ancient Greece including the Olympics, Mythology, People, History, Wars and more.
An Overview of Classic Greek History from Homer to Alexander- by Thomas R. Martin
HistoryLink 101: Ancient Greece- includes information about Greek art, maps, daily life, and more.
Electronic Passport to Ancient Greece- Contains links and information to Greek myths, Pelopoponnesian War, Persia, Homer, Sparta, Athens, and more.
Ancient Greek Civilization: Medicine in Ancient Greece- Discusses the practice of medicine by the Ancient Greeks and the Hippocratic Oath.
Ancient Olympic Games Virtual Museum- contains a history of the olympic games and more.
Ancient Greece: Classics- This BBC site includes information about the theatre, mythology, and the olympics. It also includes a glossary, timeline, and resources.
Maps,
Timelines and Pictures
Map of Ancient Greece-Site allows you to explore the different maps Ancient Greek World.
Ancient Troy Map- this map shows the major cities in the area as well as topographical information.
Timeline of Greek History and Literature- brief timeline listing from Neolithic period to 312 A.D.
Ancient Greek Timeline- includes dates about Greek history from 3000 B.C. to 30 B.C.
The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization- this timeline includes brief descriptions of events associated with the dates between 1400 B.C. and 337 B.C.
Ancient City of Athens: Sites and Monuments- This webpage allows the user to copy any of the images. The site is sponsored by Indiana Univeristy Department of Classical Studies
Diotima: Art Collection- Diotima is the Center for Materials for the Study of Women and Gender in the Ancient World
Maecenas: Images of Ancient Greece and Rome- A searchable site that reveals some picture of Ancient Greece and Rome.
Ancient Greek Female Costume Images- A list of links to various Greek female costumes.
Battles and Wars
Ancient Greek Wars- this site contains information about the Trojan War, the Persian Wars, and the Pelopponesian Wars.
Trojan War Myth: Images and Texts-Includes links to events before the war, the trojan war, the fall of troy and other links.
Trojan War- a summary of the events in the war and in the Iliad of Homer.
Trojan War- this site discusses the causes of the Trojan War.
About.com: Trojan War- a list of links dealing with events concerning the Trojan War.
Legend of the Trojan War- various stories around the Trojan War.
History Channel: Trojan War- A synopsis of events and major players.
Bulfinch's Mythology: Troy- included is the Trojan War, the Iliad, and the Fall of Troy.
Peloponnesian War- links to brief descriptions about events and battles related to the Peloponnesian War.
The Plague- Thucydides Peloponnesian War- information about the plague in Athens during the Peloponnesian War.
The Plague in Athens during the Peloponnesian War- contains historical background to support Thucydides' description of the plague.
Persian War- links to brief descriptions about events and battles related to the Persian War.
Greeks versus Persians- discusses the Persian Wars.
Herodotus on the Victory at Marathon- describes the battle at Marathon between the Greeks and the Persians.
Last Updated: 02/04/04
Kristina McGlaun, Librarian
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