Antiken
Grekland
Rom
Mesopotamien
Grekland
History
People
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Agamemnon
- read a nice paragraph about his part in the Trojan War and his terrible
marital problems.
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Alexander the Great**
- from a Winter study class at Williams College, a first
rate site that covers everything you've always wanted to know
about Alexander (and been afraid to ask). This has his early life, bios
of parents, military campaigns, love interests, several images (watch
out for that first one - it's huge.) This is a very informational site.
From a different site, read about Bucephalus,
Alexander's trusty steed.
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The First
Page of Alexander the Great - much of the same information as the
first site, in a frames format. There is a very nice map of the route of
conquest, and the short bios of a few different people.
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Archimedes
Home Page - Any "science type" will love this site,....a bio, timeline,
and very interesting stories of his various experiments. This is a very
worthwhile site for all students.
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Introduction
to Aristotle - excellent biography on this one page text only site.
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Aristotle
- extensive bio and overview of his works by the Internet Encyclopedia
of Philosophy
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Early
Greek People - meet the Minoans, the Mycenaeans and the Dorians.
Learn a little of their lives and see a few nice images of the legacy.
(a few paragraphs on the Trogan War and a map of Greece.
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Helen of Troy -
one page from History of Women through Art
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Hercules: Greece's
Greatest Hero - site from Tufts University and Perseus
that includes info on Bio | Maps | Women | Labors | Other Stories / Frequently
Asked Questions about Hercules | Related Sites... nice site
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Hippocrates:
Father of Medicine - the oath and a nice collection of manuscripts
attributed to Hippocrates.is available for download only.
You may not want to do that, so just read the titles to see what he wrote
about.
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Jason
and the Argonauts - very nice site with info on the myth or history
, characters, theories and more. from the Poseidon
Home Page
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Mathematics
before the year 1000 - Index ( main list: many, many names - I
chose)
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Archimedes
- contributions to geometry and integral calculus
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Euclid
- geometry The Elements
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Plato
- systematic approach to mathematics
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Pythagoras
- mathematics, astronomy and music
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Thales
- first known Greek philosopher, scientist and mathematician
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Zeno
of Elea - four paradoxes and the rise of calculus
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Pericles'
Home Page - this is a nice site. It has a biography and a table
with the important dates and events in Pericles' life.
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Philip
II of Macedonia - from the Macedonian Cultural and Historical
Resource Center - a very nice, one page bio on Philip with links to
Alexander and Bucephalus.
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Plato and his
Dialogues - from EAWC at U of E, hosting a site for
Bernard SUZANNE-- a very complete site on the life and works of Plato.
There is a short biography, links to dialogues on the Web, history of the
interpretations and much more. From the Internet Encyclopedia
of Philosophy The
Academy
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Socrates
- one page bio, teachings, trial, famous students and their work. Nice
in-text links to related subjects.
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Socrates
Page - very nice one page bio of the man and his quest for self.
Easy read
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Solon
- read a one page bio of the famous law-giver. Nice in-text links
to related subjects and a chart of famous Greek politicians.
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Zeno of Cittium
- a little about the man, his teachings and his world.
Places
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Ancient
City of Athens - a Top 5% site by Kevin Glowacki and
Nancy Klein of Indiana University - a very informative
site about the archaeological remains of ancient Athens accompanied by
12 clickable images.
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Ancient Sites: Athens***
- very interesting site with great images and info - even a 3D fly through
and point and click Walking
Tours of Athens Check this one out
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Athens, Greece 445 BC**
- " The Golden Age of Athens in 445 BC is brought to life in the historical
novel The Scribe's Family, by Don Jacobson." ....Part of
the Golden and Great site .... covers geography, culture, daily
life, government, women, a grand tour and so very much more ....plan
to spend some time here
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Bouleuterion -
Birthplace of Democracy **** - outstanding...
travel to all areas of Ancient Greece via a clickable map - learn about
the earliest formation of democracy.- there's even a QuickTime VR for Miletus
section
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City of Knossos****
- wonderful site...nice text and
images, including an artist's conception of the ancient palace that can
be enlarged to full screen. Check out the
Image Gallery for many very nice photos of the palace and more
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Crete
- this is a commercial travel site...but that's all right if the
information is valuable and this is a very nice, short history of the island
kingdom of Minos. There are several pictures of artifacts and an easy read.
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Crete - Minoan
Period - a two paragraph history, a great picture of the Snake
Goddess and the archaeological time periods.
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History of Santorini
- read about the eruption of the volcano that destroyed the Palace
of Knossos. This is a nice site, short and to the point and a few good
pictures.
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"Isle of the Minotaur" -
images from a game idea Paradigm Productions
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Knossos *- The
Golden Age of Knossos in 1550 BC is brought to life in the historical novel
The Scribe's Family, by Don Jacobson. ..Part of the Golden
and Great site ...this site covers the origins, the palace, bull leaping
and places of interest ....plan to spend some time here
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Knossos
Labyrinth**** You will either love the challenge of this site or you
will disappear into its depths and never be seen again. ( Daryl Maguire's
dissertation for a BA in Architecture) The sound effects are something
else. You enter and literally roam by finding hot spots on the screen (keep
an eye on the bar at the bottom of the screen to see if you are going right,
left, up or down. As you work your way through, you read about the famous
labyrinth on Crete. There's a table of contents in there somewhere if you
can find it and it has a great deal of information waiting for you. This
is a clever, fun, frustrating site. Students Visit
this Site
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Lesvos Island:
History, Culture and Tradition*** - the Island of Sappho fame...very
nice site. Frames set up that works for a change. Select from History,
Culture or any of 9 individuals that have made the Island famous. Very
informative text and well done. There is a section of photos (present day)
included.
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Library
of Alexandria - one page text only (there's one map) of the history
and contents of the library according to ancient texts.There are several
links to math concepts and mathematicians.
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Macedonian
History - nice site that gives a brief
overview of the area, links to Ancient Times and the Dorian people.
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Maps of Greece ****
- This is a terrific Site - from
The University of Oregon OSSHE Historical and Cultural Resource
- some maps require the Shockwave Plugin, others do not
...all are wonderful ...Also visit The
Image Library for 60+ great pictures of places of interest. (Greek
and Roman)
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Map: Major
Regions of Ancient Greece - just what it is. Ancient
Cities Map
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Map: The Aegean Web Server
- Map of Greece - Click on the map or choose from the list in order
to zoom in on a location in Greece and learn more about the country !
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Minoa, Mycenae
and the Dark Ages**** - this is great even though it is a frames
site. Click the Contents link in the bottom section on the left.
If you make it this far, then you're in for a treat because the information
here is definitely worth the effort. From Richard Hooker's World Cultures
site: the history, the culture, women, religion, Minoans, Mycenaeans
and more, just a real find. He also has a great page of Internet
Resources for Ancient Greece
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Peloponnese:
A Virtual Journey through Morea **** A must see
for all students This outstanding site
is by Prof. Papoulias at the Naval Postgraduate School
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History
- well written overview -with or without images
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Art
- 12 images
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Pictures
- almost 50 images
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Maps
- general interest, archaeological sites and cities and regions
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Other
Links - extensive annotated list of quality sites
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Seven Wonders of the World
- 5 of the 7 are Greek - a history, intext links and clickable artist
conception of each is present. Text is well written and interesting
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Sparta and Lycurgus'
Reforms - this is a very complete overview of Spartan society.
The class system, the education of male and female children, the militaristic
training, the laws. A long one page text only read, very informational.
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Tour Ancient Olympia
-from Perseus... "There are three versions of the tour of
Olympia. For those with fast connections to the Internet, the tour is available
with Quicktime or with Shockwave movies. For others, including everyone
with a dial-up connection, a tour with pictures is available. Please do
not try to view the movie tours unless you have a fast connection or a
lot of patience, because the movies are large files (1 to 2 mb each), and
they will take a long time to download."
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Tour Perseus:
Images**** -" This page allows you to view sequences of images
from Perseus. It includes a list of pre-defined tours and a space for typing
in your own list of images to be shown. Once you start a 'show', sit back,
do nothing and every ten seconds a new image will appear. When the sequence
is finished you will return to this page." Predefined Sequences"
Events
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Alexander's
First Great Victory - from the HistoryNet an article from
Military History - "The Persians hoped to win the Battle
of the Granicus by killing King Alexander III. But in his first major action
in Asia, the Macedonian commander employed tactics that would win him an
empire. By John R. Mixter
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Ancient Games Virtual
Museum**** - Dartmouth College site that offers a clickable floor
plan as the method of travel through the different subject areas. History,
glossary, competitions, competitors, Myths
Surrounding the Games and more ...lots to see and do here. Check
this one out.
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Ancient Olympics**** - part
of the Perseus Project and an excellent site. Ancient and
modern events are described, read the rationale behind the games and their
context in Greek society, meet the spectators, and read personal stories
of some of the ancient competitors and finally take a tour of Olympia (students
be sure you opt for the tour with pictures and NOT with movies)
This one too
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Battle
of Marathon - Strangely organized site ...print is large and some
links don't work but if you keep going back to the home page and clicking
on the links there you can make it through. (background on the definition
page makes it difficult to read) try your luck here.
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Battles
of Salamis and Plataea - one page text about the beginning of the
end and the end. Read and learn.
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Battle
of Thermopylae - same host as above but a little more functional
(I didn't find any dead links) Still,. it isn't very user friendly.
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Clash
between the Greeks and Persians - Perseus at Tufts University -
one small paragraph about the overwhelming odds against a Greek victory.
If you want the whole story...keep clicking on "next section" at the bottom
of each page. Very complete site.
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Epidemics
and Military Battles -one small paragraph about the Persian invasion
and the losses suffered by Xerxes' troops. A link to the plague to meet
a flea up close and personal.
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How the Trojan War
Began - one page text only of the story of Paris, Helen and their
ill fated romance. Another site The
Trojan War this one from Women in Classical Mythology gives
the background with links to the Women involved.
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HWC The Peloponnesian
War - Dr. Knox at Boise State University - 17 short, very
well written pages on the causes, course and aftermath of the conflict
between Athens and Sparta. (It reads like a short novel)
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HWC The Persian
Wars - Dr. Knox again, but he's good! Meet Darius, Xerxes, Leonides
and Phaedippedes. Read about the victory at Marathon, be with the Spartans
at Thermopylae and read how the Greeks turned defeat into victory at Salamis.
Great site
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The Plague in Athens
during the Peloponnesian War - one page text only site about the
dreaded disease from The
Asclepion and Professor Nancy Demand at Indiana University
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The Persian
Wars - a one page text only overview of the conflict.
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Peloponnesian
War - from the Military History site...6 links to web sites
dealing with the different aspects of the conflict
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The
Trojan War - from Women in Classical Mythology - one page
overview with many intext links
Resources
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AACTchrOz: Ancient
Greece - a page of carefully selected links leading to all aspects
of Ancient Greece. Some very helpful sites listed here.
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Ancient Greece
** - Back to World Cultures at Washington State and
the dreaded frames format. "Contents" on the bottom left and you're in...
philosophy, wars, women, society, drama , links to other sites and more.
..If you can get there it's a very nice site.(Magellan 4 Star Site)
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Ancient Science -
Malaspina Great Books, a listing of 21 of the great scientific thinkers
of the Greco-Roman world. Includes: Thales. Pythagoras, Hippocrates, Plato,
Aristotle, Archimedes, Lucretius, Ptolemy, Galen and more. Links to biographies
and their works
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Ancient
World Web - a huge meta index, organized by subject or geographic
location that list sites relating to the Ancient World.
-
The Ancient
World: The Glory that was Greece**** - excellent
resource - large so it takes a while to load but everything
is here - Foothill College
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Argos Search - University
of Evansville - limited area search of the Ancient and Medieval Internet.
Very helpful site.
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Ariadne's
Hellenic Civilization - you really have to explore this site..Some
of it is Modern - Some of it is Ancient and Some of it is under construction.
One excellent area is Olympic games..work your way to pictures of the ancient
games and it's a real treat.
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Classics Collection
- a nice annotated list of links dealing with all things Classical.
Journals, Texts, Art and Archaeology, and more..Check this one out.
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The
Classics Pages**** - written and designed by Andrew Wilson.
a treasure trove of info and images
- art, literature, drama, technology and more
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Classical and Hellenistic
Greece - from Providence College pages of annotated links on archaeology,
history, art, religion and mythology, literature and philosophy.
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Classics &
Mediterranean Archaeology Home Page - a very long list of links
to many, many relevant sites on line. The links are not annotated but if
you're looking for something specific there's a search this site
function available. Categories include: Journals, Departments, Exhibits,
Museums, Atlases, News Groups, Gophers, Resources, Field Projects and Reports.
I'm sure you will find many valuable links here.
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A
Detailed Chronology of Greek History**** - Collected and Compiled
by Charlie Kyriacou - a wonderful site
with a timeline stretching from 70,000 BC to 1996 - great intext
links to all kind of info Very valuable resource
-
EAWC - Greece***
- from the University of Evansville, an excellent site with essays,
resources, anthology, chronology and links.
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Greek
Quest 1996 - this is a page of links to the information on Perseus.
I linked it here even though I link Perseus farther down the page because
this is organized according to our text and may be easier for the students
to follow.
-
The Greek
World of Mary Renault **** - this is a wonderful site with so much
information it could be my lesson plans for several months. I'm not going
to preview it except to say Visit this Site
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Hellenic Ministry of Culture
- list of links to get you started researching Greece.
-
Historical
Overview of Archaic and Classical Greece*** -Perseus Project at Tufts
University - an outstanding treasure-trove of information....from
social values to wars, everything you want is here. History
Students a must see site
-
Historical
Review of Macedonia - this is an excellent overview of history
in 10 sections from prehistory to modern times and all on just one long
page. Read the first 5 for our purposes...that will take you through Hellenism.
Nice site.
-
History
of Warfare in Greece - part of the University of Pennsylvania
Museum site that deals with men's lives. Read the very interesting
text and click on weapons and armor and the chariot for more. The art is
great; the text also. Try this one also Tension
Artillery in the Greek World and The
Katapultos - from The Catapult Museum Online
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The Horse
in the Classical World - International Museum of the Horse - find
the contents and click on Classical ...Very informational - from the horse
in Greek myth to Alexander and Bucephalus, from the centaur to the Trojan
horse, from the chariot race to classical equitation....it's all here and
very well done.
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Kentucky
Classics Links - a very nice page of links for Greece and Rome
and even some for the Middle Ages. Click Teaching Initiatives at
the top and you're on the way. Author of the page or site of origin is
all that is mentioned so you really don't know exactly what is going to
be there when you arrive, but I found many very good resources.
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Medea: Greek
Attic Hellenic Links *** a very nice page with a great number of
links in the categories of Authors and Texts., Art and Images, Essential
Resources, and Maps and Geography. Check this
one out
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Perseus Project **** - If
it isn't here - it does not exist....from Tufts University the
definitive Classics Collection. Art, Architecture, Theater, Literature,
Encyclopedia, Search the Site, secondary sources, related sites...and on
and on.. You could spend your entire vacation here and still not see all
the sites. This is a must see for all students
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Portland
State University Greek Civilization Page - this is a very basic
resource (written and maintained by students) with one page of text on
each of the following topics. Most have intext links to related subjects
within the site.....some valuable info here.
-
Prehistoric
Archaeology of the Aegean**** - from Dartmouth College and
Prof. Jeremy B. Rutter...This is a four
star site for me in historical, cultural and artistic information.
29 separate lessons from Paleolithic through Dorian occupation. Click on
the lesson topic, read the excellent text and be sure to check the left
margin for the images link. A must see for all
students (also listed under Art because of
the wonderful images)
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Stoa: Links to Ancient
Greece - part of Diogenes - a few annotated links to Greek
topics
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VOS
Classical Studies Page **** (Voice of the Shuttle) an
absolute treasure-trove of annotated links to philosophy, art, architecture,
mythology, language, courses and several more areas. Check this one out.
Tillbaka till början
Art
Art and Architecture
-
The Acropolis
Museum- a very short history of the building and the most important
pieces from the collection....includes metopes, Kritios Boy, Pelos Kore,
section of the frieze and more. Very nice site
-
After
Polykleitos - read about the sculptor who established the ideal
proportions and see two sculptures.
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Akrotiri
Excavations - 3 nice images and a very interesting story of an
island, a volcano and a mystery. Linked on the left is a list of the Islands
of the Cyclades and a map. Click on any title and take a quick trip there
to find a short history and photos of anything of archaeological interest.
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ALEXANDER (Greek Server) - travel
to 5 beautiful areas of Macedonia and be treated to monuments, museums
and sites of interest via the click of the mouse. A very educational site
from the Hellenic Ministry of Culture
-
Ancient
Greek Artefacts**** - a virtual tour of the British Museum..
.Map
- 14 separate pages with art and activities
-
Architecture
322 - Mark Garrison at Trinity University using Perseus
image base has a very nice list of chronological references to many, many
images.
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Art 382 -
Greek and Roman Sculpture - Suzanne Bonefas at Miami University
- several images and links to other sites having Greek and Roman sculpture.
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ARTFL
Project: Smart Museum Search Report Searching for: keyb=greek**** Found:
267 records. Click Accession Number for Image! Great
Resource
-
Ceramic
Survey: Classical - multi-page site with great info and images
from Prof. Michael Markowski at Westminster College.
-
Cultural Map of
the Hellas**** - Hellenic Ministry of Culture - Select the area
from a map or a chart and click to go to the site where you will find a
list of museums to visit and archaeological sites to see. Students
Visit this Site
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DIA
Gallery: Ancient Art - Greece - 9 assorted offerings from the Detroit
Institute - sculpture, pottery and jewelry. Click to enlarge and for
more detailed information.
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Diotima's
Art Links - Outstanding in quality and quantity
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Gallery
of Greek Art - very nice site by the
class of 2000 at Kent School in Connecticut - that has over 30 images
of famous works each presented on a separate page with an image an explanation
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Gateway
to Art History: Aegean and Greek -
a page designed to go with Art through the Ages - the site contains links
to resources and image collections on the Web. A very well organized selection.
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Greece****
- from Period and Style for Designers. - 87 outstanding images of
architecture: including columns, theaters, buildings from the Acropolis,
friezes, - sculpture (Kritios
Boy, Myron's Discobolis,
Hermes
and Infant - furniture and ornaments This is a must
see for all Art students
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Greek Civilization and Culture:
Image Collection - a very nice collection of images of painting,
sculpture, architecture and more from Univ. of Montana
-
Greek
Architecture - from Portland State University - a nice site
that is more text than images - dealing with styles, building materials,
a brief history and a few links.
-
Greek
Architecture - one page overview with some nice images written
by Kate Levy
-
Greek Art****
- 216 images in black and white but very dramatic and great quality
from the University of Haifa - Great
Site but no text with any of the images
-
Greek Art:
Sculpture and Vase Painting - by Andrew Wilson info and
images plus search Perseus
Index of Vases
-
Greek Art and Architecture***
- from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs - a very nice
assortment of images representing all periods and all media. Bronze age
Crete, Mycenaean, Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic...painting, sculpture,
pottery and architecture.
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Greek
Art History - University of Tampico...very nice overview
of archaic, severe, classic and Hellenistic periods. A few images are included.
There is also a section on the Art History of Crete
with small sections on palaces and paintings.
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Greek Artifacts
from the David M. Robinson Collection - many, many
nice images of Coins, Inscriptions, Sculpture, Vases, Mosaics and more.
. Univ. of Mississippi
-
Greek Civilization
- from a class by Suzanne Bonefas at Miami University (Ohio)
some very nice images and informative text about Athens and early Greece..check
out her course material and resource links on the web. Some very good
stuff here. She also has
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Greek and
Roman Sculpture - images and links to related sites.
-
Greek
and Roman Art Slide Library**** - very nice site from Donna
Sadler, Art History Professor at Agnes Scott College - examples
of Cycladic Art, Minoan Art, Mycenaean Art, The Dark Ages, Archaic Pottery,
Sculpture, Architectural Evolution, Evolution of Architectural Sculpture,
Free-Standing Sculpture, Painting: Pottery and Architectural Examples
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Greek Civilization and Culture
Image Index: University of Montana - Prof John D. Madden's Classics/
Foreign Language program - maps, site plans, painting, sculpture, architecture
and metalwork. Beautiful quality images and a very nice variety of offerings.
-
Greek Jewelry- 5000 years
of Tradition - another outstanding site.
Read about jewelry making techniques from prehistoric
times to the present and see many excellent examples of Greek jewelry from
every period of history. The text is an easy read and very informational..
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Ancient
Greek World Index** * - University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology
and Anthropology. This is a wonderful site
that uses art to give us a peek at ancient Greek life. From the geography
and land, through day to day events of men's and women's lives, all the
way to death and sacrifice - you can See how the Greeks portrayed
themselves.( This is also listed under Daily life and Culture on my page)
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Hellenic Ministry of Culture
-
Hellenistic
Art and Architecture - 9 assorted images some of which are
clickable and at the same site Classical
Art and Architecture - 5 images
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Images
of Athens**** - MiamiMOO - 74 images outstanding in quality, quantity
and the uniqueness of the angle. Many shots are taken from the interior.
Students a must see site
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Images
from World History: Helladic Greece - from Hartford Web Publishing
- 17 images of all facets of Greek art
-
Iraklion Archaeological
Museum**** - great site with a collection of Art from Bronze Age
Crete Check out the Image
Gallery for even more treats
-
Iris - the
UC Classics slide collection. - currently undergoing cataloging
by curator Amy Martin.
-
Mark
Garrison's Greek Architecture - very organized topics with links
primarily to Perseus and to Dartmouth to view specific art.
-
MCCM Classical
Collection - 22 images with excellent text
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Minos***
- Period and Style for Designers. 50 wonderful images from Crete, including
Minos' palace of Knossos from many different angles, gars, idols, altars,
frescoes, and many, many more - even the queen's bathroom. Check
this site out
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Mycenae***
- Period and Style for Designers (which means great) about 25 images
of the tombs, citadel, masks, armor, jewelry, weapons and my favorite Lion
Gate. There are short captions to each image Great
Site
-
Museum
of the Ancient Agora - 8 images of artifacts and a recreation of
the ancient Stoa of Attalos (150 B.C.) Nice site and informational.
-
Museum
of Olympia - a very important archaeological storehouse. 10 images,
some interesting info and links to Olympic games.
-
Mythology
in Western Art*** - from Haifa University - a listing of
14 of the Greek gods..each with a page containing a history and many, many
links to examples of representations through art images. Very nice site.
-
Nashville Parthenon
and Athena - one picture of the structure and one of Athena (
You will see a great deal more later --This is one of our Field Trips in
Western Civ.)
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National
Archaeological Museum of Athens - sculpture, pottery, bronzes and
prehistoric items from Greece. Text is well written and there are many
very nice images from the Hellenic Ministry of Culture
-
Nick Cahill's
Survey of Ancient to Medieval Art (Art History 201 class syllabus)
Unfortunately the general public can't click to enlarge
the images
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Olympian Gods
in Art - University of Victoria - ancient images and texts relating
to 15 of the Greek gods
-
The Parthenon****
- wonderful, wonderful site with pictures, historical background, information
on the architectural features and great links to more info....Visit
this site
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The Parthenon
- two page site with very informational text and about 20 nice images
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The Parthenon
Marbles - "In these pages you can read about the history of
the Parthenon Marbles as well as the points of view of the Greek government,
the British government, the British Labour Party and the British Museum.
Finally we explain our position and ask yours too."
-
The Peplos
Kore - from the Museum of Classical Archaeology at Cambridge
- read the fascinating story and see the before and after pictures of the
painted woman.
-
Perseus: Art
and Archaeology**** access to over 13,000 images -coins, vases,
sculptures, sites and buildings...Great Resource...Searchable
database
-
Prehistoric
Archaeology of the Aegean**** - from Dartmouth College and
Prof. Jeremy B. Rutter...This is a four
star site for me in historical, cultural and artistic information.
29 separate lessons from Paleolithic through Dorian occupation. Click on
the lesson topic, read the excellent text and be sure to check the left
margin for the images link. A must see for all
students
-
Royal Ontario Museum:VR
Tour - The Greeks and Etruscans - "A tour around this gallery
features Greek sculptures dating from the Archaic Period to the Hellenistic
Age. Prominent are the elderly bearded man wearing an ivy wreath and the
young satyr playing a flute. Opposite is a selection of objects used by
the ancient Greeks at work and at play. Greek Gallery, Large VR Movie (836k)
Greek Gallery, Small VR Movie (266k)" Just a nice spin and look...can't
get a close up
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Sculpture
Gallery I ( Vatican) - see several views of the Laocoon, Apoxyomenos,
Hermes and more
-
The Sculpture
Garden - Images: 6-sculpture, 8- ceramics and 3- architecture
-
Thais:
Greek Architecture by Location**** or Architecture
by Subject**** - an outstanding resource
with hundreds of images categorized for your convenience. A relative quick
load because the images are in black and white ...but that's OK with architecture.
-
Timelines****
- a wonderful site from Michael Gunther.
The site covers many ancient cultures at various times during their cultural
development offering excellent examples of art for each period. There are
also a few nice links to literature and resources. For now, check out Greece
-
Webacropol - by
the Web Museum - a very nice site that allows the viewer to see
all the buildings of the Acropolis and read an informative caption about
the history of each structure. The images are a very good quality and size
and the load time isn't bad.(Eventually your will be able to point and
click your way around ...there are plans to make this site interactive)
Literature and Drama
-
Ancient Greek Theater
- very nice site on the history and development of Greek Drama. On
site info includes origins, actors, chorus, organization, metrics and scenes
from ancient vases....authors include Sophocles, Euripides, Aeschylus and
Aristophanes with selected readings from their works.
-
Ancient Theater -
Malaspina Great Books offers 5 of the important playwrights of Ancient
Greece with links to biographies and to their works
-
Classics Archives ****- great
site ....hit Collection
and then pick your pleasure from a list of the great Greek and Roman writers.
-
Classical Drama
Sites - from Medea, the Musical site - a list of links -
old and new.
-
Classical
Myths - University of Victoria - this site brings together the
images and texts of ancient Greece ....be sure to visit all the offerings.
Each has a lot to offer.
-
The
Classics Pages**** - written and designed by Andrew Wilson.
a treasure trove of info and images
- art, literature, drama, technology and more
-
Development
of Athenian Tragedy , Nature of Tragedy, Performance of Tragedy,
Spectacle of Tragedy, Tragedians, Tragedy and the Polis, and on to Sophocles
and specifics....just keep hitting next at the bottom of each page....all
this from Perseus with links to images of theaters and other art
-
Female
Poets in Antiquity - one page text - "Voices of women writers
in antiquity hold great significance for ancient Greece. Many women were
poets, which is of particular importance since the writing of lyric and
elegiac poetry was a means by which Greek women in antiquity expressed
themselves both intellectually and creatively; it was a means in which
they excelled."
-
A Glossary
of Rhetorical Terms with Examples - from Kentucky Classics
- also a more complete resource from the same site - A
Glossary of Literary Terms and A Handbook of Rhetorical Devices
-
Greek Drama
- one page overview of the subject from Richard Hooker and World
Cultures
-
Greek Drama
Terms - one page of definitions
-
Greek
Theater: Segesta, Sicily - three nice images to enlarge
-
The
Greek World - from The Western Canon - a very nice site
offering the works of 13 of Greats from Greece including: Homer, Sophocles,
Plato, Aristotle, Thucydides and more.
-
Homer - yes,
Virginia, there is a Homer. Read his one page bio and see a portrait ?
-
Images
of the Ancient Stage**** - a real promising site (works in progress)
from University of Saskatchewan that has links to many images and
information about classical theaters. Also articles and images of masks,
vase painting images, college courses and sites of interest. This is very
informative and very worthwhile.This is a very
good site. Plus John Porter's Introduction to
-
Introduction
to Ancient Theater - great site from
the University of Warwick in the UK. A bit of history, some
very nice images of the stage and outstanding sections on Greek and Roman
stagecraft that describe ancient stages and gives you a birds eye view
and a cross section, plus some images of masks and more. 3D
recreation of the Theater of Dionysus
-
The Mask Project
- images of masks used in theater in different cultures
-
Masterworks of
Western Civilization - A table with links to the great literature
through the ages on line. For our purposes - Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles,
Herodotus, Euripides, Thucydides, Hippocrates, Aristophanes, Plato and
Aristotle.
-
Online Texts
-
Portland
University - Greek Civilization: Greek Theater - several short
pages on....How it began, playwrights, format of a theater, acting and
a bibliography. More
Theater
-
Sappho
- gopher- one paragraph bio.
Music and Dance
-
Ancient Music - Malaspina
Great Books - only four mentioned with links to bios and works
-
Greek
Gift of Music - one page, large text with a little mythology, a
short overview and several drawings of musical instruments. ...also a few
links to other related topics on the same site.
More Music
-
Greek Music
- Grolier Electronic Publishing - excellent page with an overview,
instruments, and definitions.
-
History of
Greek Dance - the site covers all time periods--but has a very
nice section on the history and evolution and Ancient Greece. Very informational
-
Origins of
Oriental Dance - very informational text only site.
Religion, Mythology and Philosophy
-
Amazons in Greek
Mythology - nice page with definitions, identification, links to
images and other sites.
-
Ancient Philosophy
and Classics - one page of links
-
Bulfinch's
Mythology - it's all there...all 22 chapters with links within
the text for vocabulary definitions. Very valuable resource site.
-
Classical Culture
...from Homer to Socrates - from Great Books of Western Civilization
at Mercer University ...the works of 9 Greek writers.
-
Classical Culture
...from Plato to Rome - from Great Books of Western Civilization
at Mercer University ...the works of 4 Greek writers.
-
Classical Mythology
- info on Greek and Roman Gods & Goddesses, Monsters and Creatures,
Mythological Groups, Hot Links, Encyclopedia and a Bibliography - Very
nice site .Developed by ThinkQuest Students
-
The Delphic
Oracle.- one page on the Mythology and History of the Oracle plus
several images.
-
Encyclopedia Mythica:
- A wonderful site with a storehouse
of very valuable info on:
-
Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- This is the home page - you may search by term, name or phrase or
you may browse by alphabetical listing.
-
Greek
Myth - taught at Trinity University by Mark B. Garrison
of the Department of Classical Studies - wonderful resource with info
and links to Perseus
-
Greek Philosophy***
- The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy ..Outstanding...all
of the "ism" are here plus all the thinkers who thought them up.
-
Greek
Women Philosophers - one page overview with a few links at the
bottom of the page.
-
The
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology - it's all here plus
images....Check this one out
-
The Last Days of Socrates
- this site was created to help first year philosophy students read the
Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, and the death scene from the Phaedo
in order to help them prepare for philosophical discussion of these texts
in the classroom. Great site with audio clips , images, diagrams and more
from Kent Anderson, Ph.D. and Norm Freund, Ph.D. at Clarke
College
-
Minoan Religion
- Indiana University - a long one page text only read but very,
very interesting. Areas covered include: temples, furniture, gods and human
sacrifice. another site Minoan
Religion and Mycenaean
Religion from Richard Hooker's World Cultures Program
-
The
Muses from Greek Mythology - good info and images with some nice
links thrown in
-
Mythical Creatures
-
MythNET****
- gods, titans, heroes, tales, wonderful
images and even a game if you have the time and the proper plug-in
...great site.
-
Mythology on the Web** -
a page with links to all types of Myths. For our purposes select Classical
on the left and find info on many subjects.
-
Women in Classical
Mythology**** - from Princeton - one page with many, many
links to info and images about the Mortals, Immortals, Muses, Groups and
much more - Great Resource
Daily Life and Culture
-
Ancient
Greek Boating and Sailing - excellent one page text plus three
images More
on Ships - same site - more info
-
Ancient
Greek Female Costumes*** - 112 plates and small illustrations selected
b J. Moyr Smith and presented by Diotima....Outstanding
...visit
this site.
-
Ancient
Greek World Index****- University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology
and Anthropology. This is a wonderful site
that uses art to give us a peek at ancient Greek life. From the geography
and land, through day to day events of men's and women's lives, all the
way to death and sacrifice - you can See how the Greeks portrayed
themselves. Daily
Life
-
Ancient Medicine
- click on hypertext to get to the contents...translation of Galen's
Medical Encyclopedia ...with links to other Greek scientists and one to
the works of Hippocrates at the Internet Classics Archive. (listed
in Literature and Drama above)
-
A
Brief History of Clocks: From Thales to Ptolemy - By: Jesse Weissman
- a student project from Tufts University
-
Daily Life
in Ancient Greece - Profiles (5 Greek City-States) - Sparta, Athens,
Corinth, Argos and Megara - from Mr. Donn's Ancient History Page
-
Diotima:
Clothing - one page with several links to sites with articles and
images of Greek costumes
-
Diotima:
Women & Gender in the Ancient World - this is an outstanding
resource for anything relating to women in the Ancient Middle
East, Greece, Rome, Early Christianity and the Byzantine Empire.
-
Educated
Women in Ancient Society - several very interesting topics including:
the concept of education, women poets, philosophers and more.
-
Furniture
of Ancient Greece - nice overview of the types of furniture found
in the average Greek home...sketches included.
-
Greek Alphabet
- gif image
-
Greek Costumes
through the Centuries - several pages on Classical Greek with images
and explanations
-
Greek
Diet - Perseus at Tufts University - one short page of the
agricultural products and livestock that was available for the Greek dinner
table.
-
Greek
Water Supply - fascinating read about the problems and solutions
of providing safe water for the cities. Greek Ingenuity.
-
History of Classical
Medicine - History of Western Biomedicine section one ancient -
AD 499 Links to many subjects dealing with medicine, the healing cults,
influential figures and great thinkers. Very nice.
-
History of
Greek Costume - history of Greek dress from Minoan culture to the
1800's - Very nice images and several legends are included.
-
History of Plumbing:
Ancient Locker Rooms - "real" men knew how to tough it out....cold
water, powder, oil and scrapers. Read about the athletes and the ancient
competitions.
-
History of Plumbing:
Crete - read about a queen's bathroom and the earliest "flushing"
toilet. Informative site with fun facts and some history thrown in.
-
History of Plumbing:
Greece - fun site ...learn about the habits of the Greeks and the
lead pipes, terra cotta tubs, cold water, scrapers and goat fat soap.
-
Homer
and the Social Values of Greek Aristocrats (Perseus) just a small
paragraph introducing the ideas of The
Male Ethic and A
Woman's Excellence -using the text of his poems to illustrate the
cultural values and expectations of role models.
-
Learning
in Ancient Greece - very nice overview on the Greek concept of
education, plus a paragraph or two on the Academy
-
Linear
B - Short history and basic syllabary of the language of Mycenae
-
Marriage
and Divorce (Perseus) Double standards? Read and judge for yourself.
-
Medicine
in Ancient Greece**** - a wonderful site from Indiana University
containing info on the foundations of Greek Medicine , Medicine of Homer,
Hippocratic Oath, Women's illnesses, Roman Midwives and more...from the
same site Greek
and Roman Surgical Instruments - if this doesn't scare you nothing
will.
-
Perseus: Athens - Golden Age
-
Daily
Diet -one page read and images of Greek dining habits
-
Ostracism
- definition and references in Greek literature.
-
Women's
Lives at Home and Work - text and images but be sure to click next
at the bottom of the page for many more interesting subjects including
the standard of beauty, restrictions, paternity, value of sons and on and
on Great read - Great Images
-
Portland State University Greek Civilization Page -Sport
and Daily Life - this is a very basic resource (written and maintained
by students I think) with one page of text on each of the following topics.
Most have intext links to related subjects within the site.....some valuable
info here.
-
Ships
of the Ancient Greeks - close to 30 links leading to sites about
Greek ships and shipping plus 24 images with no names of information.
-
A
Taste of the Ancient World **** - an exhibit about Greco-Roman
eating and drinking, farming and starving presented by undergraduates in
Classical Civilization 452: Food in the Ancient World
-
Women's
Lives in Greece and Rome - very interesting site that deals with
the status of women, occupations, public and private life, philosophers
and more. All subjects are referenced in ancient writings. Excellent primary
sources.
Tillbaka till början ............ Fler
länkar om Grekland
Rom
History
People
-
Archimedes****
- site is a collection of Archimedean miscellanea - contains
much info on the man, the place and the time - Syracuse during Punic War
times- interesting stuff....read about Archimedes
Screw ...The
Lever ...The
Burning Mirrors and much, much more.
-
Augustus
Caesar - one page bio of the first emperor of Rome with a very
nice image.
-
The Barbarians**
- this is a fun and informative site. Bright colors and graphically rich,
it has sections on history, art, religion, games and links. There is a
tremendous amount of info here, so plan to stay awhile. There's a nice
table comparing the Barbarians to Romans in many areas. (I took one of
my classes to the lab and couldn't tear some of them away from this site)
Visit this site.
-
The
Death of Julius Caesar - a short account from Knowledge Adventure
-
Caesar
- a very nice bio from Biography.com with links to many other personalities
of the times.
-
Caesars and their
Ladies - a very nice look at Rulers, Their Ladies and Money in
ancient Rome using coins to tell the tale.
-
Cleopatra
- read about the last pharaoh of Egypt and her involvement with the
Roman Empire.
-
Cicero
- links to texts, chronology, bibliography and images.
-
Cicero
- from IEP the life, writings and philosophical views. Read about
the rise to glory and fall from grace of Rome's greatest orator.
-
Constantine I
- very nice site from ORB (Rhodes) containing a bio which includes
his early life, attitudes toward Christianity and founding of Constantinople.
One page text, two images plus a bibliography and note section that is
longer than the text.
-
Constantine
- no text, just 16 images of different events in his life and times...from
Christus Rex which means a very slow load but very good
stuff.
-
The Crazy Caesars
of Rome - this very interesting site is part of The Mad Monarch
series. The bios of Caligula and Elagabalus with many intext links to follow.
You will hardly believe what you read. This is a
very well done site
-
Diocletian
- - one page text with map ...very brief overview of the life and times
of a Roman Emperor.
-
Early
Italic Tribes - one page overview with links to more info from
Windows of Italy
-
Etruscans
- this is just a few pages of annotated bibliographies and one beautiful
image of the tomb of tools. It will have to do until I find more information.
-
Galen
-from Virtual Hospital - a wealth of information and explanation
of his importance to medical advancements. This link takes you to the first
of four pages ...so be sure to follow the link at the bottom of each page.
-
Hannibal
- several pages - very informative bio plus a few images. Nice site
from Rich East High School's History and Thought of Western Man
-
HWC Julio-Claudian
Emperors - Dr. Knox covers the political scene and personal
triumphs and problems of ...
-
Jesus Christ:
Historical Documents - The Catholic Encyclopedia divides the references
into three categories: pagan, Jewish and Christian. One long page, text
only read.
-
Lucretius
- from the IEP a nice one page bio of this poet-philosopher.
-
Nero - one
page about his life and the turbulent times
-
Nero
- a part of the Messy Families Series, Discovery on Line
relates the unbelievable story of the deranged monarch. Strange stuff here.
-
Nero -
read a long, one page text only "soap opera" of Nero Claudius Caesar.
-
The Parthian
Legion - read the first two sections under history to understand
the turbulent times and the rise and fall of emperors. Read the Propaganda
and Politics section, other sections include one on coins, military, monuments,
religion and links
-
St. Peter
- one page bio of the first Pope of the Catholic Church from New Advent
-
Roman Emperors
Imperial Index**** - a wonderful table of all the emperors and
35 are linked to some interesting reads. Check out the "length" of some
of the periods in power.
-
Romulus
and Remus - a page about the legendary founders of Rome and a link
to an image of The
She Wolf of the Capitol
-
Short Biographies
of Roman Emperors - From Julius Caesar 49-44BC To Aurelian AD 270-275
a nice concise paragraph about each emperor. A long list of Post Caesar
Emperors with dates of reigns. Click the Current Offerings button at the
top to view photos of coins
Places
-
Ancient Reconstruction
of a Pompeii Forum - This is a great site... read about
the volcanic eruption and the damage caused. See photos, drawings and images
of the area, and read the new interpretation of the evidence left behind.
Part of the Pompeii
Forum Project
-
Ancient
Rome - Time Machine - wander the streets of ancient Rome in text
and in pictures. Short one page but nice.
-
Ancient
Sites: Rome - two virtual tours offered...estimated time 15 and
25 minutes... computer recreations - interesting sights here. If you have
the time they offer 3
fly by tours here.
-
Archaeological
Park - Xanten **** - a beautiful site
rendered in 3D - point and click on a recreation to see computer images
and read specifics about each building or feature read about the area history
- ."The Xanten area retains the traces of history. The oldest finds
prove the presence of people for thousands of years since the Stone Age.
With the occupation of the Rhineland by the troops of Julius Caesar there
began a new epoch of intensive settlement and cultural change". - Copyright
(c) 1995 by Ernst Rank, Numerische Methoden und Informationsverarbeitung,
University of Dortmund....rather a slow load but definitely worth the
wait. Visit this site
-
Caen Model
of Rome**** - Wonderful site and all students
must see. A
complete model of Rome, see a bird's eye view, visit baths, forums, insulae,
the Circus Maximus and 30 more sites in Rome. You get a feel for the grandeur
that was Rome. Again I say - great.
-
Carthage
- a few pictures and a short history
-
Christian Catacombs****
- this site provides outstanding coverage of the subject. The
history and importance, a description and an explanation of symbols, a
map, beautiful images and excellent text make this a
must see for all students
-
Colosseum:
History - no images, text only brief history.
-
Conimbriga: A Roman
Town in Portugal - read the history of the town before and after
the Romans, walk through the ruins and find a short bibliography but the
museum link is "dead" ...still a nice site.
-
The Forvm Romanvm****-
this site is part of the ThinkQuest competition and is outstanding.
So much here - A must see for all students
-
The Forvm
-beautiful clickable buildings and great info on architecture
-
History and
Religion - from Etruscans through the Empire
-
Daily Life
- family, entertainment, body care, education and economics
-
Biographies
- over 50 bios of emperors, politicians, writers and others
-
Anecdotes
and Stories - reading is believing
-
Quiz
- after exploring take a 40 question quiz and find out how you did.
-
Forum Romanum***
- lots offered at this site. A tour plus information on language, mythology,
daily life, literature and history. Be sure to check out the page of links.
Worth a trip here.
-
Hadrian's
Wall - a little info and a large image
from Prof. Michael Markowski at Westminster College.
-
Images
relating to Roman Military - very nice collection of photos taken
by David Mattingly and the quality is so good it's almost like being there.
-
Maps of Roman
Empire **** - This
is a terrific Site - from The University of Oregon OSSHE
Historical and Cultural Resource - some maps require the Shockwave
Plugin, others do not ...all are wonderful ...Also visit The
Image Library for 60+ great pictures of places of interest.
-
Mysteries
of the Bible: Live in the Land of the Bible - Origins of Christianity
- commercial tour package - but the promo shows a few sites dating
from Roman times and the time of Jesus.
-
Ostia: Harbour of Ancient
Rome - "this web-site is dedicated to Ostia, the harbour of ancient
Rome. Here you will find information, or links to information, for professional
archaeologists and historians, and for students of Roman archaeology and
history. The site is maintained by the Internet Group Ostia (IGO)."
-
The
Pantheon: History - one page text only history.
-
Pompeii
- an examination of The House of Faun - see the building, the famous
mosaic depicting the Battle of Issus, a beautiful rendering of an atrium
home ..be sure to click on every link. Here's a contemporary look at
Pompeii from Prof. Michael Markowski at Westminster College.
-
Pompeii
Forum Project - What a great site.
Start by seeing a bird's eye view of Pompeii, then enter to a map and click
on various numbers for a closer look and an explanation of that area. Not
all the images are in place yet but it's still impressive.
-
Provinciae Imperii
Romani**** - Super Site that was A
Project by Students of Roman History at The University of South Dakota
Fall 1996 - As a research project in Roman history, students selected the
provinces of the Roman Empire and learned all they could about it. You
can view the results of each project by clicking on the province in a map
containing active 14 areas. Lots to learn here.
-
The Roman Baths
of Valesio - A Local Design In Late Antiquity. A different view. -
a little technical for most but there are some diagrams and the last image
is a Reconstruction based upon the general design-scheme that is a view
of the exterior that is very nice, from Menne Kosian
-
The Roman
Fortress of Chester - "Founded almost 2,000 years ago, Chester's
Roman fortress was one of only three main legionary strongholds in Britain."
- nice interactive map, one page timeline of conquest, interactive soldier,
a little about life in the army, a short page of links and a bit more
-
The
Roman Forum through the Ages **** - wonderful
both historically and visually. Lots of info on the Forum plus great images
from Trinity College
-
Roman Military Sites in Britain***
- "Introduction to the fortresses, forts, watchtowers, temporary
camps, depots and industrial sites, built by the Roman Army in Britain.
Background material on the Roman Army and the military history of the province."
by Peter Green. A must for studying the Empire.
-
Roman Scotland:
Outpost of an Empire - very nice site.Excavation and artifacts
give us a look at the lives of the men who built and manned the frontier
of he Empire.
-
Roman Site
At Karanis, Egypt - excavations done by the University of Michigan
unearthed treasures now housed at the Kelsey Museum. View the site,
examples of glass, sculpture, wicker, coins and wall paintings.22 images
in all. A relatively quick load.
-
Roman Verona
- this is almost a tour through architectural history. A very interesting
blend of the very old with Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, 18th century
and Modern architecture. You even get to meet Romeo and Juliet. Nice site.
-
Rome
- from the NHK broadcast "The British Museum" 8 beautiful
images of a Roman home and city reconstructed by a computer. (the opening
text tells you you're in Mesopotamia but don't you believe it....This is
Rome). Quick load and worth the trip.
-
Rome - The Golden
Age of Rome in AD 175 is brought to life in the historical novel The
Scribe's Family, by Don Jacobson. Very informative text and a few nice
images to enlighten you as to what it meant to be Roman in AD 175.
-
Rome : The
World City - Arch 343: Cities in History - Dr. Richard Ingersoll,
Rice University - one long text only page about the heart of the Roman
Empire
-
Tour
of Caistor Roman Town - tour a Roman town in Britain via a huge
map - click to sites or follow foot prints to progress, read to learn the
town's history and the progress of the excavation. 9 different sites, many
pictures, maps, images and a very interesting read.
-
Trier: Germany's
Oldest City - read about and see the Roman influence on this German
city....monuments, Arches, Basilicas, and more.
-
Vesuvius
- from Volcano World a wonderful explanation of the eruption
and images of the ruins, maps and more. Very nice site.
-
Virtual
Pompeii - Great, Go to this site....Computer
recreations of the city as it must have looked before the disaster. Bright
beautiful images divided into - exterior, interior and Grand Theater pages.
16 images and info about how the SIMLAB created the images.
-
Virtual
Rome - from Time Warner...a tour, a game and more. See computer
generated sites of Rome and play a mini arcade game along the way.(must
have Shockwave)..Become a citizen of Rome.
-
Virtual Walkthrough****
- This site contains over 280 photographs of the Colosseum and parts of
the Forum Romanum, arranged in such a way that you can "walk" through these
magnificent ancient monuments. Point and click your way around the Colosseum,
The Arch of Septimus Severus, The Arch of Titus and the Via Sacra. Great
Idea.
Events
-
Anglo-Saxon
Invasion of Britain - from the Angelcynn site - the account
of the Germanic tribes venture into Britain. Set the record straight and
see a drawing of the type of ships used by the invaders.
-
The
Battle of the Teutoburg Forest 9 AD - interesting site about a
battle the ancient Romans would like to have forgotten about - read and
see why..... from Military History Pages
-
Christians
and Lions - (From Death in the Arena to Control of an Empire -
The Birth and Rise of the Christian Church) - articles on the fact and
fiction of Christian persecution in ancient Rome
-
Collapse
of the Roman Empire: Military Aspects - ORB Encyclopedia presents
a very informational one page text by Hugh Elton - links at the bottom
to Late Roman Army.
-
The
Day It Rained Fire - from Volcano World - the account of
the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
-
The Decline
and Fall of the Roman Empire - possibly ....... Selected bits
from The Decline and Fall... selected passages from about 38 chapters
on the Empire and the men who lived at the time. Excerpts are in a table
of contents so you can pick and choose what you want to read. Great
reference on line.
-
The Heroism of
Hannibal Barca - read the tragic ending to a brilliant military
career of the Hero of Carthage and the account of the end of the Punic
Wars. Very Interesting Read
-
The Punic
Wars - links to sites with accounts of the First and Second Punic
Wars on line...all are text only sites. More on
The Punic Wars
-
The Roman-Byzantine Period
(135-638 CE)**** - part of the Jerusalem Mosaic which means
great includes sections to "Visit the Sites of the Roman Byzantine
Period, Taste the typical Food of the Roman Byzantine Period, See the common
Costumes of the Roman Byzantine Period, Meet the prominent People of the
Roman Byzantine Period, Drink from the Water System of the Roman Byzantine
Period"
-
The Roman Revolution
- Dr. Skip Knox at Boise State University - meet the Gracchi,
read about the rise of the Generals, The Triumvirates, Julius Caesar, Marc
Antony, Cleopatra, The Battle of Actium and the aftermath. Great text
only site
-
The
Siege of Masada, 73 AD - this site gives you the background, the
geography, the battle and the aftermath plus an image of the site of the
siege. Very nice one page site from Military History Pages
-
Tribal
Migrations - the who, why, when and what effect are very nicely
covered on the one page text only site from the lectures of Gerhard
Rempel at Western New England College
-
Vesuvio:
The Eruption in A.D. 79 - the anatomy of a volcano just before,
during and after the eruption....see images of the famous peak from then
and now and read about the excavation ....Please check out this site and
be sure to look at the plaster casts of the residents of Pompeii.Very
Good Site
-
Why
Rome Fell - wonderful site that takes you step by step through
the decline and collapse of Mighty Rome....from the lectures of Gerhard
Rempel at Western New England College
Resources
-
Ancient
and Medieval Church History Timeline - "This timeline presents
major events in church history from the second through the 15th centuries.
Links are included to works, music, biographies, and other information
on persons and events in the timeline"
-
Ancient Rome -
- part of the CivWeb at Providence College - an excellent
collection of annotated links to the art, history, literature, philosophy,
religion and archaeology of Rome
-
Armamentarivm -
The book of Roman arms and armour - site with info on the weapons and armor
of the Roman soldier. - some links are strange and there are few pictures
at this time...hopefully more will be added. - another site Roman
Military Armour - has a little info and some images.
-
Articles from British
Archaeology Magazine
-
Aspects
of Ancient Rome - This website is the result of a class project
aimed at introducing the study of "Classics" to high school students. Students
of the Acadia Advantage course, "Introduction to Roman Civilization" were
asked to prepare a Web page on some aspect of ancient Rome that would be
of interest to high school students. They chose people, events, art and
more...find 23 subjects to choose from.
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Bellum Catilinae:
Sites for the Greek and Latin Classics - multi-page site of resources
- subjects include:manuscripts, medicine, coins, cooking, military, museums,
art, archaeology and many more..... each leading to a page of links. Great
Resource.
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The Catapult Museum
- the history of the catapult from ancient to modern times. There is
a section on the Roman catapult, images included. Nice Resource.
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Classics
111: Roman Civilization Class Notes*** - read A Brief Chronology
of Roman History, The Roman Name, Roman New Comedy, C. Valerius Catullus.
Octavian and Antony: The Rise of Augustus and Ovid from John Porter
- Department of Classics University of Saskatchewan
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Classics
373 ~ History 393 - very nice site containing lecture notes and
handouts on the History of Rome, links and more from David Silverman
at Reed College
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Classics &
Mediterranean Home Page - an extensive list of links to all things
classical. Divided into categories: texts, exhibits, field sites, news
groups, departments, teaching resources. Soon they will have a search tool
up and running. Great Resource
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A Chronology
of Ancient Rome - EAWC's excellent chronology page
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Dead Romans - site
contains info on...."Coins: Introduction to Imperial Roman coins,
their denominations, metals, and minting. Also included are the most common
Roman names, titles, and abbreviations. --A Virtual Walkthrough:
3D photographic tour of parts of the Colosseum, Via Sacra, and Forum Romanum
as they are today (complete with other tourists). --The Emperors:
a timeline with brief descriptions of the emperors from Augustus to Marcus
Aurelius (partially completed). Links to other Web pages about Ancient
Rome" ...from Tim Ryan
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EAWC Rome Page***
- Essays, Web resources, maps, Anthology and more from the University
of Evansville's excellent site.
ARGOS limited area search available.
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The
Etruscan Network - very little at this time, a nice bibliography
and a few links.Other
Notable Resources
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The Glory That Was Rome
- nice one page site containing images and info on The Roman Legion's
- Organization, Arms and Tactics, Siege Warfare and Fortification, Great
Battles and Campaigns, The Commanders, Links and a Bibliography
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The Horse in the Roman
Empire - International Museum of the Horse - click on the Roman
Horse or scroll down a bit and read about the Circus Maximus and Roman
roads. Nice site and an informational read.
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HWC Rome*** -
excellent site from Boise State University and Dr. Ellis
Knox's History of Western Civilization Class. - introduction, narratives
and source readings plus discussion questions included.
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Images
Relating to the Roman Army**** - really great
site with big beautiful pictures of the men, armor, forts,
and fortifications they built. Visit this site
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Introduction to
Roman Archaeology **** - links to wonderful images of Roman life,
buildings, countryside, people and politics....spend
some time here
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The
Law of the Twelve Tables - entire text of Rome's first written
Law Code from Southern Illinois University
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Lex
Antica: Rome - links to sites dealing with Roman Law
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Mathematics
before 1000 AD index - if he's a mathematician - he's here
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The Power That
Was Rome**** - from THE ANCIENT WORLD OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION-
an absolutely wonderful set of annotated links
to all facets of Roman Civilization
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Republican
Roman Government - one page text only description of the branches,offices
and duties of the Republican Government of Rome.
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Ring
of Classics Homepage - list of 49 sites dealing with Greece and
Rome - some good some not so.
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Roma: History
and Civilization** - very nice overview of Rome from its legendary
founding to the fall. Other sections on the Legends, Culture and Monuments.
Some nice stuff here and definitely worth the trip.
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Romarch****
- The original crossroads for Web resources on the Art and Archaeology
of Italy and the Roman provinces, ca 1000 BC to AD700. A clickable map
for the resources of a specific area or a listing. ARGOS limited
search of the Ancient World. This is the place to start any research
for Rome.
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Roman
Empire - very nice site with info on baths, clothes, entertainment,
glass, theater, emperors, the army and a few more.
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The Roman Empire
- "This website provides information on the Roman Empire in a series
of eras, the time of Augustus, the days in which Augustus ruled as dictator
and the empire flourished, The Julio-Claudian Dynasty, the first dynasty
ever to hold place in the empire, but not the last. Then came the Flavian
Dynasty, The Pax Romana, and finally Constantine and the Decline ofRome.
Also, a quick summary of the entire Roman Empire and the chronological
order of the Roman Empire, from the rise to the fall and in between. The
timeline provides a detailed chronological account of the major events
that occured during the days of the Roman Empire."
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Roman Empire:
31 BC - AD 337 - excellent information including people, events,
institutions and maps from Harvard
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Roman
Sites Home Page **** - If it's Roman and it's on the Internet...then
it will be here. A great resource from
Bill Thayer - a catalog of 1252 websites on Roman antiquity - well
annotated and frequently updated. Looking for something Roman - try here
first.
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Rome ****
- the entire unit on Rome from Richard Hooker's World Cultures program
at Washington State University - history, philosophy, maps, resources
and more ....excellent site
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Rome
- a site under heavy construction that will contain Roman social, cultural
and political history from the legendary foundation of the city to its
fall in the 5th c. A.D.; the development of Christianity ....now it has
a very informative outline ...eventually it will have videos, slides and
more.
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Rome Resources
- for the The Dalton School community...but anyone interested
in Classical Rome will find this site to be a valuable research tool. As
the site is very large, the resources are divided into several categories:
Archaeology] [Literature] [Military] [Political] [General] [Philosophy]
[Drama] [Religion] [Maps] - definitely worth a visit
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SIBYL Encyclopedia
**** - outstanding resource from the
University of Michigan - frames setup so click one of the 28 emperors
on the left and read a nice bio, his accomplishments and problems on the
right. More from SIBYL Classical
Studies - same frames setup but this time find info on Pliny's
Letters, specific Actors, Athletes, Charioteers, Gladiators and Historical
- most of which are translations of primary sources.
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SPQR Links to Ancient
Rome - a few links to Roman subjects
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The Throne of the
Caesars - "This site offers the visitor several ways in which
to view the history of ancient Rome and some of the contemporary civilizations.
Whether you are a casual user, amateur historian, ancient coin collector,
or serious scholar, you should be able to quickly and easily find out whether
the site has the information you are looking for." Visit this site
and find info on a wide variety of topics.
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Warfare
in the Roman World - extensive bibliography on all thing military.
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Windows
on Italy History - a very nice overview from prehistory to the
present...text only.
Tillbaka till början
Art
Art and Architecture
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Ambrose
Collection - over 260 slides and images dealing with Greek and
Roman Myth in literature, art and music. .Many of the images deal with
Ovid's Metamorphosis.
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Ancient Rome
- see the Forum, Colosseum, Pantheon and the Circus Maximus via clickable
images and read a short text about each.
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Architecture
- very nice one page overview of the Roman Building scene (for some
reason this page took forever to load (scrolling java script, music )
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Architecture
& Architectural Sculpture - 30 big and beautiful images of
a variety of Roman structures. Visit this site.
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Art and
Architecture of Constantine - His Arch, basilica, statue, and other
monuments (15 images) are here along with some interesting info on the
man. Nice site
-
Art History 201
- Rome **** - from Nick Cahill and just great... Page after
page of examples of all different types of art, we can't click to enlarge
but you can enjoy the small images just the same.
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Art
History 50: Ancient Art Slide List - from UCLA Department
of Art History - a wonderful selection of slides.....including
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Augustus:
Images of Power - his Mausoleum, The Ara Pacis, his statue and
the Gemma Augustae - 17 images in all with excellent text description.
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Capitoline
Museums: Rome - click on Capitoline
Hill. and be treated to many choices of the architectural features
of Rome in a frames set up.. the images are a quick load and the text is
very informative ....nice site
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The
Colosseum: Flavian's Amphitheatre - 8 images of the structure and
2 of emperors, the quality of the images is very good. No text.
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The Corinthian
Page - "350 B.C. to 548 A.D.: Mugshots of the Roman's Favorite
Capital" - 9 very nice clickable images by John Monkus
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DIA
Galleries: Ancient Art - select from a variety of ancient cultures
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Etruscans
- 4 images - click on image for more info and to enlarge.
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Rome
- 8 images - click on image for more info and to enlarge.
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Digital
Archive of European Architecture: Rome - from Boston College
and Jeffery Howe - a nice site with 7 beautiful clickable slides.
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Early
Christian Art - 5 images from Dakota State
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Early
Roman Empire Images***- from Haines Brown and Gateway
to World History, many, many beautiful images with excellent information
about each. Visit here
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Etruscan
- from Dakota State University, 3 images with a little of the
history of each...site has the She Wolf of the Capitol.
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Etruscan
Art**** - three wonderful pages of beautiful images from Nick
Cahill - we can't click to enlarge but you can enjoy the small images
just the same.
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Etruscan
Section Bologna Archaeological Museum**** - read about and see
examples of everything from buildings to personal jewelry. A
wealth of info here.
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Etruscan
Tomb of Tools - just an image, but an excellent view of the interior
of a tomb.
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Etruscan
Tombs - takes a very long time to load ...just wait for the 12
images and enjoy
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Hadrian
- this site should be called Hadrian's building projects. The Pantheon,
his villa, temple and tomb are shown in 18 images.Interesting history text
on the Pantheon.
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Late
Roman Empire Images ***- Haines Brown's Gateway to World History,
more wonderful images and informational text ..
a Must See
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Learning
to Read Rome's Ruins - read how Renaissance scholars reconstructed
the lives and city of the ancient Romans. Interesting read and a few nice
images.
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Mosaics in
Tunisia - a visual treat and very fast load. 35+ excellent examples
are offered. Great site.
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The
Palace of Diocletian*** - This is a wonderful site Michael Greenhalgh
at Australian National University. A wealth of information
and images. Students please plan to spend a great deal of time here reading
about and viewing the luxury of Imperial life. (problems of preserving
the old.) This is a must see for art students.
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Pompeii
- an examination of The House of Faun - see the building, the
famous mosaic depicting the Battle of Issus, a beautiful rendering
of an atrium home ..be sure to click on every link.
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Pompeii:
Architecture**** - from Period and Style for Designers,
92 images of the art and architecture from Pompeii, includes: forums, baths,
fountains, mosaics, paintings and so very much more. A
Must See for All Art Students
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Pont
du Gard - from Dakota State - one image and explanation
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The Pantheon
-7 slides: the exterior, interior, dome, coffers, oculus, and facade.
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Portraits
of Roman Emperors**** - a great site by Justin Paola from
the University of Arizona. He has created pages from photos he took
while in Rome - close to 50 slides or scanned pictures...he also has links
to images on coins and info on contributions they made to art. Great list
of resources on the second page. Students visit
this site.
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Roman
Architecture: Pompeii: Public Sites*** - 21 outstanding images
-big and beautiful, this is almost as good as being there. Visit this
site.
-
Roman
- 16 images including the Colosseum, Pont du Gard, Pantheon, Column of
Trajan, other sculpture and the first, second and fourth styles of painting.
All from Dakota State University.... Very nice assortment.
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Roman Art
- 5 images: an altar, 2 wall paintings, a mosaic and a coin.
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Roman Art and
Architecture **** - from the University of Colorado at Colorado
Springs - an Outstanding site.
View hundreds of images grouped by media (architecture, sculpture
and painting), and by 6 historical periods or grouped by 4 locations.
This is a must see for all art students.
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Roman Art Gallery
- 9+ images from Fragments of Time known worldwide for its informative
catalogues of authentic ancient Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Etruscan Apulian
and Near Eastern antiquities, art and artifacts.... also operate a private
gallery in Medfield, Massachusetts (USA).
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Roman
Art Treasures from Egypt***- this site deals with Roman portraits....but
it offers so much more. Travel to museums all over the world to see examples
of Roman portraiture...read about the materials, technique, the subjects
and death rituals. See beautiful paintings. Outstanding
examples and a must see site
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Rome:
Architecture**** - Period and Style for Designers - 116 great images
of buildings, monuments, temples, tombs, furniture, everything ....This
is an Outstanding visual experience. Art Students
Visit this Site.
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Roman Architecture
- 28 images of structures in Rome. The Colosseum, Pantheon, Arches, Forum,
Basilica, Temple and Stadium. Worth a trip here...but a slow load.
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Roman Architecture Gallery
- 13 beautiful images of monuments and structures with links to more. very
nice quality
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Roman Open-Air
Museum Hechingen-Stein*** - this is a great site. Visit
the excavation of a 1st-3rd century Roman Villa discovered in 1973. Read
about the efforts to preserve and reconstruct the site. See pictures and
maps. Go on a virtual tour or to the gallery to see 26 separate sites of
the Roman home. (The kitchen is stocked with original utensils found on
the site.) Another must see.
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Roman Sculpture
- Portraits, Reliefs, Religious and funerary sculpture are offered. Click
on the category and find many, many examples from each historical era.
A great site but a slow load.
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Rome: Past and
Present - from Architecture Through the Ages -a very nice
page that shows images of then and now plus a few links to pages containing
more info on some.
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San Jose
State Museums Collections - Rome - 30+ images offered (not all
were available) Click to enlarge.
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Timelines
Art Images: Early Italy, the Etruscans and Republic - 20 very nice
images representing a variety of media. The
Roman Empire - offers 48 images ...both sites have links to literature.
Great Sites
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Trajan -
7 images of a market and town
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Trajan's
Column - two images, a short paragraph and a link to Trajan's Forum.
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The Vatican - if you're willing to wait, there's some very fine
examples of art here.
-
Villa
of Mysteries at Pompeii ****- visit a villa in Pompeii that was
the scene of rituals of passage that are commemorated by beautiful
frescoes. The text is an interpretation of the 11 scenes. Great Images
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Virtual
Study Tour - Hadrianic Bath - only two images ...but what images
they are..beautiful. Read about the research and computer reconstruction
of Hadrian's North African Bath complex ca AD 127 from Bill Rattenbury
at the School of Architecture Property and Planning. Images take
a while to load.
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Wondrous
Glass: Reflections of Rome - learn about the history, the techniques
and the uses of glass in Rome, see beautiful, unusual and delicate examples
of the art.
Literature and Drama
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The Aeneid of
Vergil - yep, the whole thing on line for your reading pleasure.
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The
Aeneid - 16 images depicting scenes from the Aeneid - no info
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Ambrose
Collection- over 260 slides and images dealing with Greek and Roman
Myth in literature, art and music. Many of the images deal with Ovid's
Metamorphosis. Very interesting site and some unusual sights to
see. Please read carefully the origins of the different images.
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Constantine
I - links to text of Edict of Milan, Laws of Christians
and On the Keeping of Easter.
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Didaskalia:
Introduction to Ancient Theater wonderful sections on Greek and
Roman Stagecraft. Rome - see diagrams and a Roman stage, read a little
about the history and please catch the links at the bottom of the
page. Interesting stuff here.
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Drama Resources
- many links to the works of Aeschylus, Aristophanes, Euripides, Sophocles
plus links to a few sites from the Dalton School
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The Finnesburh
Fragment - read part of an Anglo Saxon Poem that recounts the adventures
of a 5th century Jutish Prince on his way to visit his sister.
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Images of the
Ancient Stage - John Porter at the University of Saskatchewan
- scroll down to the section on Roman theaters and find links to images
of four different theaters..Nice site.
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Internet Classics Archive...Frames-
so click on browse on the right - then on the left select
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Marcus Aurelius - The Meditations..
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Herodotus - The History of...
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Tacitus - you will find his Annals and Histories
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Vergil - the Aeneid and Georgics
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The Ovid Project
- see engravings to illustrate the Metamorphosis by a 17th German
artist
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Roman
New Comedy - by John Porter, this site sets the historical
stage by looking at society in the 3rd/2nd centuries, looks at early literature,
introduces new comedy and has nice bios of Plautus and Terence.
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Roman
Legends - very nice site from Boys Town of Rome - legends
include: Romulus and Remus, the Rape of the Sabines, the Horatii and the
Curiatii, the Capitoline Geese and more.
-
The
Roman World - from the Western Canon - a very nice list
of authors with many examples of their works on line...including Livy,
Ovid, Plotinus, Tacitus, Ptolemy, Marcus Aurelius and more.
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Tacitus
(c. 55 -117 CE): Nero's persecution of the Christians - This is
an excerpt from Reading About the World, Volume 1, edited by Paul
Brians and others at Washington State University
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Theaters...Slide
show from Perseus**** - This page allows you to view sequences
of images from Perseus. It includes a list of pre-defined tours. Once you
start a 'show', sit back, do nothing and every ten seconds a new image
will appear. When the sequence is finished you will return to the home
page...So please select Theaters and see 30 examples that are outstanding
images..
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Titus Lucretius
Carus - On the Nature of Things
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The Vergil's
Home Page - everything...you want to know about Vergil is here.
Music and Dance
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Ancient
Musical Harps: Images - 13 images
to click and enlarge...several are Etruscan and Roman
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Greek
and Roman Music - just a few short
paragraphs but it's the best I have been able to find, so far.
-
Roman
Dance - one short page about characteristics
and development into theater.
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Synaulia
Music from Ancient Rome - a site with a few pictures and some info
about Research and reconstructions of experimental archeology applied to
the performance of music, theatre and dance.
Religion, Mythology and Philosophy
-
Classical Mythology - a
very nice site from ThinkQuest that covers Greek and Roman Gods
and Goddesses, Monsters and Creatures, Mythological Groups, Hot Links,
an Encyclopedia, and a Bibliography
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Council of
Nicaea - The Council of Nicaea was the first Ecumenical Council
of the Catholic Church, held in 325 on the occasion of the heresy of Arius.
Site has Articles - The First Council of Nicaea -- A 2100-word overview
written by H. LeClercq, from the Catholic Encyclopedia, Documents
- Creeds, Canons and the Synodal Decree from New Advent
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Early Christianity
- from Hanover a list of links to texts, archives and secondary
sources dealing with the life of Jesus Christ.
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The Early Church
- from Hanover History Dept. a very nice list of links to primary
and secondary sources plus a few resource links. A group of links to early
documents at Early
Christian Creeds and Councils
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Diocletian:
Edicts Against The Christians - part of the Internet Medieval
Source Book - read the one page text.
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Encyclopedia
Mythica: Rome**** - a great resource.
Hundreds of characters and deities are listed...just click to read the
story and even compare them to Greek myths.
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Mithraism
- an explanation, description of the rituals and short history of the
most important pagan religion in Rome through the 4th century.
-
Roman Gods,
Goddesses and Heroes - very nice glossary of characters from myth
and legend and categorized according to origin or concept.
-
Roman Gods and
Mythology - actually this is Greek Mythology and the Roman counterparts
but it gets the job done all the same. A great deal of info here available
to the visitor by selection from an alphabetical list...very
nice site.
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Roman Philosophy
- from IEP one paragraph overview with important names and a
link the Greek Philosophy.
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Rome: Religious
Resources - links to sites dealing with Rome's various religions.
Daily Life and Culture
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Age, Gender
and Status Divisions at Mealtime in the Roman House - a long presentation
explaining exactly what the title implies. Who sits where and why.Read
about the dining habits, social customs and traditions of Rome. Very interesting
and informational read.
-
Ancient Baths
Resource Site - some very nice
images, a glossary of terms, a bibliography and more from Garrett Fagan
at Penn State
-
Ancient Medicine
- a site offering hypertexts and a page of resources...be sure to check
out MedWeb.
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Ancient
Roman Dishes - 20+ recipes plus sections on conversions and native
ingredients.
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La
Casa Romana - this site is in Italian but the images tell the tale
without words. See a nice clickable diagram and cut-away of an atrium house.
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Costumes
-
Ancient Roman
Costume - From drawings in Styles of Ornament by Alexander Speltz,
1904 and presented by The Costumers Manifesto, by Tara Maginnis,
Ph.D.
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Clothing of
the Pagan Anglo-Saxons - very interesting text and a few nice drawings
of the clothing, headgear, footwear and overall appearance of the pagan.
Very well done and a great deal of info here.
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Costume of the Ancients
- on the left click on Romans and read a one page discription of
Roman dress
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Diotima:
Roman Clothing - although under construction, this site already
has 47 slides of examples of Roman dress. This
is a great reference for Civvers
-
Roman
Clothes - one page overview and definitions
-
Daily Life
in Ancient Rome - a page from Mrs. Donn's Special Sections
- written for the younger set, a very nice overview of a day in the life
of. Several links leading to resource sites.
-
A Day in
the Life of Ancient Rome - follow a citizen of Rome through a typical
day on this one page all text site (a few intext links) from a college
student at the University of Texas Arlington as part of his college
course work...very informative site
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De Re Coqvinaria
- How do we know what the Romans ate? one long page with what the
Romans did and didNOT eat. Several links at the bottom of the page.
-
Early Roman
Calendars - read about the Roman method of tracking the year and
the changes that were made by Julius
Caesar, and Octavian.
-
Entertainment,
Culture, and Class Society - A Day at the Amphitheatre - from a
college student at the University of Texas Arlington as part of
his college course work...very informative site
-
History of Plumbing: Roman
and English Legacy - a must read for all History
students. The mechanics of building the
baths, the personal grooming habits of early people and a few interesting
facts about entertainment? Same site plumbing at Pompeii
and Herculaneum Great site.
-
History of Soap
and Soapmaking - nice info here on the whole thing but if your
short on time scroll down to find the Romans and their goat tallow and
wood ash contribution.
-
Investigating
the Romans - from the BBC Celebrating Education - a very
nice site for primary and secondary students with info on geography, government,
daily life and culture of Ancient Rome
-
Italian Cuisine
- from Windows on Italy: Cultural Tidbits - a nice page overview
on the eating habits and daily fare of the Romans.
-
The
Johns of Rome - the first flush toilet...maybe. Read about it right
here. One page
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Personal Attire
- one short page overview and one image of jewelry
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Recipes
time period - about 20 recipes listed under Prehistoric
-
Roma:
Culture - very short articles on family, house, education, food,
games and a day in the life of.....Nice site.
-
Romanae Antiquae
- a site of links to info on the Lives of Women in Ancient Rome,
including Biographies, Marriage and Motherhood, The Roman Woman and Roman
Law, Women's Medicine, Women on Roman Coins, Women in Roman Religion, What
the Roman Lady Wears, The Empresses, Mistresses and Prostitutes, And more
-
Roman
Ball Games - what an interesting site..all about at least 5 different
ball games..images of players, rules, diagrams....very informative site
- Be the first to start a team at your school....same site Roman
Board Games
-
Roman Calendar
- "This authentic Roman Calendar will tell you all about these things,
as well as what days to shop, when to do business, what days to litigate,
and what rites were performed on solemn days." ..fun and informative
site...I found I was born on a major shopping day...that must explain
it.
-
The
Roman Family - from The Mining Company: Ancient and Classical
History - a one page overview .....also check out the
features page that contains several nice articles on Rome and Romans
-
Roman
Holidays - click one of 5 coins and read all about the special
event.
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Roman
Life Expectancy - a lot of statistical data.
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Roman
Horticulture - Ohio State's site on the origins of agriculture
provides an insight into the gardens and lives of the Romans. A map and
several images on the short one page site.
-
Roman Orgy Page:
Food - "Everything you ever wanted to know about the ancient art
of roman cooking"
-
Roman Ship Reconstruction
- very interesting read. The reconstruction of a fully functional Roman
ship brought to the surface earlier this century. See photos of the project
all along the way.
-
Roman Slavery
- one long all text page about the number and origin of slaves in the
Empire. Economic, political and social issues are discussed.
-
Romans
at Work and Play - a wonderful overview of daily life from
the lectures of Gerhard Rempel at Western New England College
that could be called a Day in the Life of... read and learn.
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The Soap Factory
- read the history of soap at least up through Roman and Celtic (and
how each claim to have invented soap) and learn about clean living in the
ancient cultures from this commercial site. Good info here..
-
A
Taste of the Ancient World**** - student exhibit at the Kelsey
Museum - outstanding images and info on all facets of food and
food production and storage.Visit this site
-
Use
of the Roman Bath Complex - part of the Ohio
State University Excavations at Isthmia Home Page...the Bath site
has a nice diagram of the floorplan of the baths and explains how the Romans
used the public bathing facility - very informational
-
Virtual
Hospital - this is the home page containing a syllabus....it is
in chronological order...so find the Etruscans and the Romans . Read and
Learn. Very nice Site.
-
Women's
Lives in Greece and Rome - Very interesting site
and definitely worth a long visit. What philosophers, the law
and women had to say about their role in society. Private life, public
life, occupations, even a medical view . Very different approach ..
Back to Top ............. Fler länkar
om Rom
Mesopotamien
History
People
-
Abraham
- Text only Bio from the Catholic Encyclopedia
-
Abraham
- interesting short text about the birth and early childhood of Abraham
from Timeline of Jewish History
-
The
Story of Abraham from the Hebrew Bible- from Reading about
the World Vol. I, this excerpt explains about the importance
of Abraham to both the Muslims and the Jews. It also relates the Covenant
between God and the Hebrew people and tells of the birth of Isaac.
-
Assyrians -
Hit Contents on the left . Read about their attempt at "cultural mixing",
the reasons behind it and the beginnings of Jewish Diaspora.
-
The Babylonians
- this site is part of the History of Cataract Surgery and tells
more about the importance of medical procedures in Babylon, using as reference
the mention of fees and regulations in Hammurabi's Code.
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Chaldeans:
Historical Background - very nice site, offering information on
the history, language and religion of these people.
-
Chaldeans -
Frames...so hit Content on the left ..Then select Chaldeans and read more
about the constant conquest of the crescent, this time meet Nebuchadnezzar
and read about the Jewish Exile.
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Cyrus the Great - very
nice site about the man said to have issued the first human rights
document in history. The site is a frames set up that works fairly well
for a change.Click the categories on the left to read a wonderful bio,
see beautiful artworks of soldiers, cylinder seals and Cyrus himself.....
Interesting site.
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King David
- from Timeline of Jewish History - a one page text that has
a very short bio and a different slant on the David and Bathsheba story
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David: a Man after
God's Heart - a site that uses passages from the New Testament
to look at the life of David.
-
Gudea
of Lagash - a very nice, short bio of the ruler and a link to cylinder
seals, list of kings and a
statue of him, courtesy of DIA
-
Hammurabi
- Short bio and link to his code
-
Hebrews
- a very short history containing a map and a timeline. Be sure to
check out the Hebrew people link at the bottom of the page to get to a
nice list of definitions and identifications.
-
The Hebrews
- from Richard Hooker's World Cultures class - a wonderful site
with loads of information on all the cultures, people, language, timeline,
resources, images and more.
-
The Hebrews between
Assyria and Egypt - very nice all text history of the settlement
and then journey into Egypt, and eventual return ..in text links to maps.
Nice resource
-
Hittites
- very nice collection of information about the Hittites, includes
a page of Hittite art, a chronology of kings, one piece of literature (the
other two links are dead), links to Museums, Archaeology sites, and more.
Check it out.
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Kassites -
Frames - select content on the left then Kassites to read about
the unsuccessful attempt by these Indo-European invaders to establish a
lasting empire in the heart of Mesopotamia. Short, text only read
-
Nebuchadnezzar
II - very short bio from Biography.com
-
New Societies in
West Asia - read about the successive waves of invaders on the
Mesopotamian plains and their legacies.(Gilgamesh and the Flood story too)
Lots to learn here.
-
The Persians
- a little about Cyrus, Darius and Xerxes and the ill-fated venture
against the Greeks.
-
The
Phoenicians , Alphabet
- a very good site with a text only overview of the history
and accomplishments of these early Mediterranean People. Linked to a map
and the alphabet.
-
The Queen of Sheba
- from History of Women through Art - read the one page text
of the legendary lady ...source Jewish History
-
Sargon
- Nice bio of the man who established the first empire in the Mesopotamian
area
-
King Saul:
The Bible's Tragic Hero - the story of the rise and fall of Israel's
first king.
-
Solomon -
very complete bio from the Catholic Encyclopedia
-
King Solomon's
Era - very informative site - read about the reign of Solomon,
his accomplishments including the construction of the Temple to house The
Ark of the Covenant, his negotiations and problems of construction and
his statesmanship (with 700 wives and 300 concubines - he'd have to have
been a pretty good statesman)
-
The Sumerians
- History of Cataract Surgery again, this time in Sumeria, but
it gives a little of the history and a nice shot of a cuneiform tablet
-
Sumerians
of Mesopotamia - from Ancient Civilizations and Lost Cities
frames setup - one nice page and several images.
Places
-
Ancient
Civilizations as seen through Computer Graphics: Mesopotamia - visit
the city of Ur by clicking to enlarge three different images - a bird's
eye view, an interior room and a ziggurat.
-
Ancient
Middle East - this site has a tremendous amount of information
available. Using evidence from archaeological digs, they reconstruct the
area from Middle Bronze Age through the Persian Period. Links to art, tombs,
weapons and much, much more.
-
Archaeology of the Land
of Israel - wonderful site that takes you from prehistory through
the Late Islamic Periods - histoy, images and more. Numismatic
Pavilion
-
Catal Huyuk
- investigate the excavation of this Neolithic settlement in modern
day Turkey. Read and see the results of years of scientific study.
-
Garden
of Eden (Judeo-Christian Tradition) - nice site from Ohio State
- read about the Garden of Eden and The Hanging Gardens of Babylon and
the effect they had on the development of Horticulture.
-
Genesis in Sumer
- read about the first settlement, early religious beliefs, government,
development of writing, the flood, and more. Very nice site.
-
The Golden and the
Great**** - this is a super site that highlights the Golden Ages
of past Civilizations as well as the Great People that made a difference
in Human progress and History. The Cities from the past that we would like
to visit this unit are:
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Tyre and Jerusalem - 950
BC - The Golden Ages of Tyre and Jerusalem in 950 BC are brought
to life in the historical novel The Scribe's Family, by Don
Jacobson.
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Ur 2050 BC - The
Golden Age of Ur in 2050 BC is brought to life in the historical novel
The Healer's Family, by Don Jacobson.
-
Uruk 3000 BC - The
Golden Age of Uruk in 3000 BC is brought to life in the historical novel
The Scribe's Family, by Don Jacobson.
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Hanging Gardens
- the History and an artist's conception of one of the Wonders of
the Ancient World. Did it really exist? Ancient travelers wrote about
it - now you can read what they had to say. I found most of the links in
the text to be dead but they are not needed to benefit from this site.
-
Hatti
, homeland of the Hittites - new site but check out the database
section for some nice images and informative text
-
Jericho
- from Archaeology of the Bible - a very nice site that gives
an introduction, biblical account, and a History of Archaeological Investigation
and Evaluation....very nice maps and drawings too.
-
Maps
of the Ancient Near East **** - This
is a terrific Site - from The University of Oregon OSSHE
Historical and Cultural Resource - some maps require the Shockwave
Plugin, others do not ...all are wonderful
-
Mausoleum
of Halicarnassus - from the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
site read about and see an artist's conception of the love monument
-
Mesopotamia 9000
- 500 B.C. - nice timeline
-
Mesopotamia
- Nice site that is part of a study unit for Tony Stephenson's Western
Civilization 101 class --Seven "links" are available and most deal with
the contributions the various cultures of Mesopotamia made to the development
of Western Civilization. Large print and an easy read.
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Mesopotamia
- from Dr. Silvestri's WWW Ancient World History Resource - Chapter
2 Great site with info on people, history, art, society, culture, language,
mythology and more. Chapter 4 deals with Hebrews
nd Phoenicians
-
Mesopotamia (9000-500
BC) - a very brief timeline of important events in the long history
of the area. This gives a nice overview of the period.
-
Nineveh
- from Archaeology of the Bible - a very nice site that gives
an overview, history and related links
-
Nippur
At The Center Of The World - nice one page overview of the city
and situation
-
Nippur
-Sacred City of Enlil - a long page from the Oriental Institute
of the University of Chicago. History and information for an Archaeology
class. This is a great resource. It provides interesting text, links to
information and links to art from the dig.
-
The Old
City: King David's Capital - a site by the Israeli Ministry
of Foreign Affairs containing 9 clickable photos of historical sites
within the Old City. Selection includes: the Citadel, David's Tower, the
New Gate, Zion Gate, Old City Wall and more. Each has a very nice, short
explanation of its importance in history.
-
Palace of Ashurnasirpal
*** - this is great if you are set up for it . The first takes
about 20+ minutes to load the second streams but takes 6+ minutes University
of Penn.
-
Quicktime
movie, with narration by Holly Pittman, suitable for viewing on
Macintosh computers and other Quicktime-capable machines (4820K in size)
-
MPEG movie,
suitable for viewing on IBM-compatible computers (2056K in size)
-
Persian
History - very nice site with intext links to definitions and identifications.
-
Petra:
Myth and Reality - read the story of the fabled "Rose, Red City"
of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade fame
-
Stolen
Stones: - read about the attempt to save palace of Sennacherib
at Nineveh - see wonderful photos and learn about the many threats
to the valuable archaeological site. Site from the Archaeological Institute
of America
-
Sumer - one
page overview of History, legacy, culture and bibliography
Events
-
1300 BC The
Ten Commandments - from the Law Museum Archives - an interesting
all text site that give the history of Moses receiving the tablets and
a copy of the laws.
-
The
Birth of Civilization - a very nice one page scenario of the conditions
starting 12,000 years ago that lead to the rise of the first civilization.
-
Code of Hammurabi
- The entire translation of the famous text that was one of the earliest
written law codes in history.
-
Development
of the Alphabet - interesting read about the development of the
alphabet and its family tree.
-
The
Flood Story - World wide flood ? Read the archaeological evidence
from the Mesopotamian area and decide. Also Read The
Flood of Noah and the Flood of Gilgamesh - the stories and a wonderful
comparison chart.
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Origins
of Agriculture - Janick et al. focus on the use of fire and the
development of agriculture as THE innovations that form the basis of civilization,
but others might add the development of tools, language and writing to
this list. Visit this site to read about early man's leap from hunter/gatherer
to farmer. From Ohio State University
-
The Persian
Wars - This is a great page
from Dr. Knox's History of Western Civilization class at Boise State
University. People, battles, including Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis
and Plataea, Results etc. This is a very complete site.
-
Rise
and Fall of Ancient Sumer - one page text only with some interesting
links.
-
Sargon's Eighth Campaign
- very long text only read about the military exploits of Sargon II
and the reasons behind them.
-
The
Siege and Battle of Jericho around 1400 BC - the geography, the
seige, the battle and the aftermath are covered plus a drawing of the battlefield
and a photo of the current excavation on the site. Nice Site.
-
The Wheel
- there are several sections about the constructions of the first wheel,
its use with carts, the conditioning of horses to pull and the care of
early horses from the International Museum of the Horse. Also check
out The
Reluctant Rider - four sections about the long way up..the nose
ring and the soft bit. Excellent Information.
-
Written
Law Codes - this site is courtesy of The Law Museum and
my link takes you to Hammurabi's code but before you leave the site, please
scroll up to the top to read about the law codes that preceded Hammurabi's.
Resources
-
ABZU***
- a Guide to Resources for the Study of the Ancient Near East available
on the Internet. - Directories, Libraries, Museums, Regional Studies and
much more.( plus access to ARGOS data base for specific searches)
An excellent resource
-
Akkadian
Cuneiform**** - a Magellan 4 star site that provides much
more than very detailed, complete information about the written language.
This is a wonderful mini course of early Mesopotamian history. Every
thing from important people to daily life (houses, cities, food storage,
metal-working, climate, religion and so very much more) This is a
Must see site.
-
Ancient Palestine
and the Old Testament - an offering from CivWeb at Providence
College. The site contains quality annotated links to the archaeology,
art, architecture, history and Old Testament.
-
Ancient
Scripts - a very attractive site containing a great deal of information
on early writing systems from most of the areas of the globe. In addition
to the Fertile Crescent and Africa, you will find India, The Far East,
Europe and America. A very nice site.
-
The Ancient World -****
- Great Resource - a wonderful assortment
of links to all facets of Other
Peoples of Early Civilizations...Visit
this site
-
Antiquity OnLine:
- , very informative texts, maps, ideas and an index.
-
Ancient
World Wide Web*** - Hundreds and hundreds of alphabetized resources.
This is an outstanding collection of all things ancient, but you must search
the long list to find just what you are looking for. Resources are according
to title and not time period, culture or area. Still, this is where I usually
start.
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Babylon, Persia and
Judaism - read about the downfall of the "greats" and the establishment
of a new order. Meet the rulers, click to see historical maps and more.
Very informative site.
-
Babylonian
Mathematics - read about the ancient base 60 system and see examples
of cuneiform tablets that may have been the earliest calculators. Easy,
interesting read from The History of Mathematics Archive.
-
Counting
Systems: Sumerian and Babylonian - one short page about the base
60 systems and some images to help you understand.
-
EAWC Ancient Near East***
- from the University of Evansville's Exploring Ancient World Cultures
program, the section dealing with the Near East. The site contains an introduction,
chronology, essays, maps, resources and links. This is a great place to
gain a basic understanding of the area.
-
Hebrew
Law - from Reading about the World Vol. I, read the
introductory paragraph by Paul Brians of Washington State University
to understand the importance of "The Law" to the Jews and a very short
contrast to the 10 Commandments of Christianity. Then proceed to the text
and specific articles of Law. Some sound very familiar to Christians others
not so. Very informative site.
-
History
of Bronze Age Mesopotamia - a wonderful site choked full of historical
information about the various civilizations and individuals that inhabited
the Fertile Crescent
-
History of
Israel (gopher) - all text but a tremendous amount of information
on the History of Israel and the Meso area.
-
History of Mesopotamian Medicine
- From the History of Biomedicine, links to about 20 sites on
the Net dealing with medicine and health.
-
History of Money
- a Top 5% site that has everything you ever wanted to know about
money (except how to hold on to it) . For our purposes read
-
Judaism and Jewish Resources
- exactly what it says....A page of links to information about Judaism
and Jewish Culture, Daily life, Museums, Libraries and much more.
-
Mesopotamia
- from Richard Hooker's World Cultures class - a wonderful site
with loads of information on all the cultures, people, language, timeline,
resources, images and more.
-
Mesopotamian
Medicine - this site is from the Virtual Hospital and contains
interesting information.on Sumerian, Babylonian and Assyrian medicine.
-
Mesopotamian Web
- from Providence College Civ Web - annotated links to sites dealing
with Mesopotamian Art and Archaeology
-
Resources
for the Ancient Middle East - one page of links to sites of interest.
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Art
Art and Architecture
-
Art History 201
Ancient Mesopotamia - This site is for Prof. Nick Cahill's
class at The University of Wisconsin, Madison and it is a wonderful
site for viewing art from prehistoric Mesopotamia, Akkad, Assyria, Babylon
and Persia. The famous Ishtar Gates and the Palace at Persepolis can be
seen here. A must see for Art Students
(Ishtar Gates plus details)
-
Art History:
The Fertile Crescent - one nice page with several images and some
informative text.
-
MCCM Ancient Near
Eastern Art - this link takes you to the MC Carlos Museum
and a look at their permanent collection of Near Eastern Art. There is
a nice introduction and a good variety of objects to see including pottery,
cylinder seals and sculpture.
-
Assyrian
Gallery - This site may not be for everyone.
It is a Virtual Tour put on by the Oriental Institute Virtual Museum
from the University of Chicago and you must have Apple Quick Time VR
Software Player installed on your computer. If you do, this is a fun
and informative place to spend quite a while. Roam through the various
exhibits in the 3D world and click on the items to find out more about
them. Thirteen different panoramic sections to explore.
-
The
Babylonian Collection, Sterling Memorial Library - three nice pieces
and accompanying text
-
Cylinder Seals: Middle
Bronze , Late
Bronze , Iron
Age - each of these three links has a paragraph detailing the characteristics
of the time period and then several links to view the beautiful designs
on the seals. Also included are a few examples of stamp seals.
-
DIA:Galleries:
Ancient Art - Detroit Institute of Art - Mesopotamia a short introduction
and six clickable images for Mesopotamia and a link at the bottom of the
page to an additional 4 images from Persepolis and Ancient Iran.
-
Find an Image ****
University of Wisconsin-Madison Art history Department provides a superior
resource. You may search the database for artist, time periods
or geographic locations. for our purposes try
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Persepolis (under site) 23 images
-
Ancient Near East: Akkadian (under period) 4 images
-
Ancient Near East: Assyrian (under period) 33 images
-
Ancient Near East: Persian (under period) 37 images
-
Gateway
to Art History: Ancient Near Eastern Art - wonderful site with
links to individual works of art at many different locations.- thanks to
Chris Witcombe at Sweet Briar College
-
Glass making
Discovered -The Corning Museum of Glass has a wonderful tale to
tell of early glass-making and the superstitions which surrounded the activity.
Just one page but entertaining and informative.
-
Hanging Gardens
- the History and an artist's conception of one of the Wonders of
the Ancient World. Did it really exist? Ancient travelers wrote about
it - now you can read what they had to say. I found most of the links in
the text to be dead but they are not needed to benefit from this site.
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Images
of Ancient Iran - nine nice clickable images including one of the
Tomb of Cyrus II
-
Images
from Ancient Iran and Persia - Fourteen very nice clickable images
and a short comment about some of them.
-
Images
from the History of Mesopotamia - very nice collection of 12 of
the most famous pieces of art from the area, and a brief description of
each
-
The Israel Museum: Archaeology
- very impressive collection from prehistory through the late Islamic
period. Very informative text. Check out the
Neighboring Cultures and the Numismatic
Pavilion sections
-
Material
Culture Hypertext Index ** - an absolute storehouse of art works
from early Egypt, Canaan and Western Asia. Everything from buttons? to
daggers. Art students -a must see site
-
Mesopotamia
(Ur) - 3 clickable reconstructed images from the British Museum
-
OI
Museum Highlights a great selection from the Oriental Institute
- and this time it is for everyone. Fourteen examples of Mesopotamian Art
including: cylinder seals, lions from the Ishtar Gates, gods and a statuette.
Some good stuff here.Check out a few more from
Assyria and Palestine.
-
Periods
in Art History: Mesopotamia - follow through the informative text
and click on links as you go- nice images and a nice overview from University
of Tampico
-
Persepolis
- six clickable photos from Iran (Persepolis) and four from Iraq--
may not sound like much but it's worth a trip here.
-
Persepolis
- nine dramatic color photos of the once great capital of the Persian
Empire. A very interesting read and beautiful pictures.
-
Persian
Images - about seven images, mostly of architecture, an additional
fifteen images of sites in and around Persepolis
and a few personal items including a torque
-
Timelines in Art
History - select Middle East area for an overview or a specific
time period and find images plus links to resources and literature...very
nice site from Mike Gunther
-
Virtual
Museum: Mesopotamia - Another Virtual tour from the Oriental
Institute that requires Apple Quick Time VR Software. These
tours are really nice if you're set up for them
-
Virtual
Museum: Persia - same as above only this time one panorama from
Persia
-
Ziggurat -
a simple drawing of the Mesopotamian structure. No text.
-
Ziggurats
- a beautiful map to show the location (that for some reason takes
forever to load) and three structures to choose from: The White Temple
at Warka - 7 images - inside and out, The Ziggurat at UR - 16
images and Marduk (Tower of Babel) - 9 images. These are worth waiting
for.
Literature and Drama
-
Avesta - Zoroastrian Scripture
- a site that provides many links, an English translation and information
about the ancient text.
-
The Book of
Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Other Characters in Mythology**** - extensive
site organized by culture (Babylonian - Sumerian), specific type of myth
or by alphabet...a tremendous amount of info available here. Some are very
brief definitions others are nice stories....check
it out.
-
The
Dead Sea Scrolls - There is a great deal of information at this
site and some fragments of the 2000 year old find which includes several
types of artifacts in addition to the scrolls. The site has about five
pages to explore plus all the links to all the images.
-
Deluge: Parallel
Flood Stories - an interesting read if you can forget the background
which makes it difficult to see the text. The author attempts to demonstrate
how legends pass through both time and cultural barriers by showing the
many similarities in the flood stories of Sumeria, The Bible and Greco-Roman
Myths. Author of this site is not identified.
-
Enuma
elish, the Babylonian creation epos Translation - Translation (of
all 7 tablets) by Stephanie Dalley in ``Myth from Mesopotamia'', in the
World Classics serie, Oxford University Press, 1991 - Here follows tablet
I, identical to S.Dalley with some slight modifications.
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The Flood of Noah
and the Flood of Gilgamesh - the stories and a wonderful comparison
chart.
-
Gilgamesh
- Part of the Assyro-Babylonian Mythology pages. Just a short overview
of one of the first epic poems in history.
-
Hebrew
Creation Narrative (Genesis 1-3) - from Reading about the World
Vol. I, a recount of creation according to the Bible...there are some
interesting footnotes at the bottom about the differences between Christian
and Jewish interpretations of highlighted passages.
-
Hittite
Literature in Translation -ZARPIYA'S RITUAL - Translation by
Billie Jean Collin - one page text only
-
The Hymn to
Ninkasi - Translation by Miguel Civil - from the Brewing an Ancient
Beer page - about half way down you will find the Hymn
-
Persian Poetry
Page - very nice site of links to bios and the works of poets in
the classical, Taanze and modern periods.
-
Prayer of Ashurbanipal
to the Sun god - one page text only read
-
Proverbs
in Sumerian Cuneiform - see the cuneiform text...click for a translation
-
Tale
of Sinuhe - excerpt from the Middle Bronze Age story that describes
early Asiatic life. (from Ancient Near Eastern Texts by James Pritchard.
1969)
-
The WWW Bible Gateway***
- whether you consider the Bible a sacred text, Divinely inspired or
just an early anthology, it must be included here not only for its literary
importance but also the tremendous influence it has had in the development
of Western Civilizations.This site is great.
It lets you search through verses or books in six different translations.
It also has a function that enables you to search for what the Bible says
about...(specific term).
Music and Dance
-
Evidence of
Harmony in Ancient Music - very informative site
that has info on the World's Oldest Song plus drawings of ancient instruments,
musical scores and much more.
-
Origin of Oriental Dance -
interesting site about the origin and evolution of what the article
calls the World's Oldest Dance (the belly dance)
-
Veil and Drum Home
Page - very informative multi-page site with information about
the music and dance of the area. You can also listen to the rhythm, see
pictures of costumes and even learn about the food.
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Religion and Mythology
-
Assyro-Babylonian
Mythology FAQ - text only read about the older gods, the younger
gods, heroes and monsters that dominated the ancient beliefs of Mesopotamian
inhabitants. Pretty involved and very detailed. A lot of information..
-
The
Bible Tutor - a wonderful reference for Biblical people,
places, events, dates--everything you want to know about the Bible---start
here.
-
Canaanite/Ugaritic
Mythology FAQ - find out who they were, where they lived, what
gods they worshipped and more on this one page text with several images.
-
Egyptian, Babylonian
and Sumerian Mythology Menu - page after page of alphabetized gods
and myths - just select your letter and read away.
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Hittite
Mythology - Text only, information packed page dealing with the
major beliefs and important figures in the Hittite culture. Major deities
are defined and a brief overview of Hittite history is presented.
-
Judaism and Jewish Resources
- exactly what it says....A page of links to information about Judaism
and Jewish Culture, Daily life, Museums, Libraries and much more.
-
OU On Line Torah Pages - nice
site explaining Jewish Religion and life. Links to the Torah on line and
pages on Jewish Philosophy and Beliefs, Daily life and much more.
-
Sumerian
Mythology - the central beliefs and identification of the main
figures of the Sumerian Religious beliefs. This is not a simple site -
there's a lot of information here
-
Sumerian
Religion - "The Sumerian religion and its pantheon is the oldest
in recorded history. This page is dedicated to the "original religion"
- its history, development and rituals."
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Traditions
of Magic in Late Antiquity: Protective Magic - Babylonian Demon Bowls
- page text with a link to six example images from the Kelsey Museum
-
Zoroastrian
Doctrines and Rituals - by Pallan R. Ichaporia - One page article
about the 3500 year old Religion, its history and major tenets
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Daily Living and Culture
-
Ancient
Hebrew Medicine - from the Virtual Hospital - very nice two paged
overview
-
Ancient
Scripts: The Fertile Crescent - wonderful site on the development
of ancient writing systems. Background information on Persian, Canaanite,
Phoenician and more - plus a section on the development of the alphabet.
-
Assessing
Women's lives in Mesopotamia - from Women in World History Curriculum
- a very informative site that uses translations of ancient texts to
give us clues about the women of the ancient Middle East.
-
Bronze
Age Houses - read about the dwellings from simple homes to regal
palaces and click on links to see different views of many of them.
-
Bronze
Age Weapons - read about and see examples of Middle Bronze and
Iron Age weapons from Egypt and Western Asia.
-
Composite
Bow - Read about the weapon carried by ancient warriors. See diagrams
of how it was constructed.
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Food in the
Ancient World - just some links to a sites dealing with food in
general and a few with ties to the Ancient world. (I'm looking for a site
that gives more information)
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Foods of
the Bible by Phyllis Glazer - great site
that gives you a little history and some very nice recipies ....wheat,
barley and the seven species.
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Health and
Medicine in Mesopotamia - read about the sources, the concepts
of disease, the men who practiced medicine and more on this very informative
site from Professor Nancy Demand at Indiana University
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History of
Costumes - this is a great visual site, no textual info but 12
images that can be enlarged to see ancient dress of different Mesopotamian
cultures and the different classes.
-
History of Plumbing:
Babylon - Great site with lots of info on irrigation, pipes, bathrooms,
materials used, even a nice section on The Hanging Gardens.
Visit this site.The same type of information on plumbing in
Jerusalem.
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History of Cheese -
this takes you to the home page so just click on the History and read all
about the humble beginnings of this very versatile food.
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The Jerusalem Mosaic****
- This is a Great site (the Homepage
took a very long time to load) that offers the option of the Old Mosaic
or the New Mosaic. The Old offers sites and sounds, portraits, old
maps and artwork. The New offers an introduction to the history
at different periods through costumes, people, food and customs. Homepage
also has a Virtual Tour option.( This site was very frustrating in the
amount of time it took to load every page. Maybe it would be better at
a different time I tried at 2:45 am CST)
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Medicine in
Ancient Mesopotamia - one page overview from ASCLEPION at
Indiana University - tells about the technology, practices and prices
of Health Care
-
Middle East:
Bronze Age ......Iron
Age.......Later
Empires - very informational site with images, maps, historical
text, Law codes and even some prayers from the area. Lots of good stuff
on the language too.
-
Persian
Carpet Gallery - read a little history, see some beautiful
examples and learn about the different regions associated with carpet-making.
-
Seven Wonders of the World
- Top 5% site - visit all of the Wonders of the Ancient World. Click
on the small image to see a larger version, read its history and find out
everything happening with excavations of possible sites relating to the
structure.Very attractive site.
-
Sumerian Beer
- Was the desire to make beer and not bread the compelling force that
led early man to settle down into small agricultural communities? Read
about the Beer-Bread debate and the recreation of Sumerian beer, using
an ancient text for the recipe, by the Anchor Brewing Company.
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Sumerian Language
Page - learn about the language and see examples of cuneiform writing.
Maybe a little technical for our purposes. But check out the proverbs.
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A Walk through
Time: Ancient Calendars - very good site that has sections on all
the early civilizations and their methods and reasons for marking time.
Tillbaka till början
Grekland
http://eawc.evansville.edu/grpage.htm
http://www.xs4all.nl/~mkosian/greek.html
http://pharos.bu.edu/Egypt/Alexandria/
http://www.indiana.edu/~kglowack/Athens/Athens.html
http://www.museum.upenn.edu./Greek_World/Intro.html
http://www.rmplc.co.uk/eduweb/sites/allsouls/bm/ag1.html
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Texts/chunk_TOC.html#Aristotle
http://kato.theramp.net/julian/alpics.html
http://www.entergroupltd.com/alex_web/alexfram.htm
http://vislab-www.nps.navy.mil/~fapapoul/
Persien
http://www.anglia.ac.uk/~trochford/glossary/history.html
Rom
http://www.salve.edu/~dimaiom/deimprom.html
http://library.advanced.org/11402/
http://www.clubs.psu.edu/aegsa/rome/romec.html
http://ireland.iol.ie/~coolmine/typ/romans/intro.html
http://www.jura.uni-sb.de/Rechtsgeschichte/Ius.Romanum/english.html
http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk//mbishop/jrmes.htm
http://www.dalton.org/groups/rome/
http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/pompeii/page-1.html
http://eawc.evansville.edu/ropage.htm
http://www.vision.net.au/~csaunders/mainpage.index.html
http://harpy.uccs.edu/roman/html/roman.html
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/8031/index.html
http://www.cbu.edu/~ggorla/Roman.html
http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/w/x/wxk116/romeball.html
http://home.ican.net/~nunetcan/cmns.htm
http://squash.la.psu.edu/cams/baths/baths.htm
http://www.io.com/~sepdet/work/alexandria/AlexandrianDecline.html
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/GreekScience/Students/Ellen/EarlyGkAstronomy.html
Afrika
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/AS.html
Klassisk politisk teori
http://www.ecnet.net/users/mfcjh/wiu/class381/webclassical/classica.htm
http://history.hanover.edu/ancient/politics.htm
