Ancient Greece & Rome

  • The Ancient City of Athens
    http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/ancient-greece/pictures/greek-architecture/ruins-of-the-theater-of-ephesus
    This site is an archive of photographs of the archaeological and architectural remains of ancient Athens.

    Ancient Greece.com
    http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Main_Page/
    This site contains a wealth of information on the art and architecture, geography, history, mythology , Olympics, people, and wars of ancient Greece.

    The Ancient Greeks
    http://ancientathens.weebly.com/everyday-life.html  
    This look into ancient Greece focuses on the lives of the Athenians. On this site you will find information on soldiers, athletes, philosophy, drama, pottery and the arts.

    The Ancient Greek World
    http://www.museum.upenn.edu/Greek_World/
    This very informative site contains information about many aspects of ancient Greece and then uses pieces from their museum to illustrate the text.

    ELAC Guide to Ancient Greek Theater
    http://www.perspicacity.com/elactheatre/library/pedia/greek.htm
    An overview of ancient Greek theatre and its history

    The Greeks
    http://www.pbs.org/empires/thegreeks/
    Explore the ancient Greek world with PBS. This site includes information on the Parthenon, Socrates, life in Athens, interactive maps and a cool timeline.

    Odyssey Online: Greece
    http://www.emory.edu/CARLOS/ODYSSEY/GREECE/homepg.html
    Objects in museum collections help to tell the story of ancient Grecian people, life, mythology, death & burial, writing and archaeology. Sponsored by the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University, Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester, and Dallas Museum of Art.

    Olympics Through Time
    http://www.history.com/topics/olympic-games
    This site traces the history of the Olympics from prehistory through modern times.

    Perseus Project
    http://www.perseus.tufts.edu
    The Perseus Project is a digital library of literature, history, art, and archaeology resources on ancient Greece

     

    The New York Metropolitan Museum of Art - Greek and Roman Collection

    http://www.metmuseum.org/press/general-information/2010/greek-and-roman-art

     

    The Royal-Athena Galleries

    http://royalathena.com/

    Dead Romans
    http://ancient-rome.com/art_f.htm
    Salve amice! This site features information about Roman coins, architecture, and artwork from the Early Roman Empire.

    The Gladiator
    http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/consortium/gladiators.html
    Information about how gladiators lived, trained, fought and originated.

    Odyssey Online: Rome
    http://carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/ROME/homepg.html
    Objects in museum collections help to tell the story of ancient Roman people, life, mythology, death & burial, writing and archaeology. Sponsored by the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University, Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester, and Dallas Museum of Art.

    Pictures of History: Rome
    http://www.jhauser.us/pictures/history/Romans/index.html
    John Hauser's personal photographs of ancient Roman architecture and points of interest.

    Pompeii: Unraveling Ancient Mysteries
    http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/pompeii/
    This is an interactive site where you can explore Pompeii.

    The Romans
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/romans/family_and_children/teachers_resources.shtml
    Information on Roman families and children, leisure, roads and places, army, technology, religion and more, presented by the BBC.

    Secrets of Lost Empires: Roman Baths

    http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/roman/
    NOVA presents information on the Roman baths and aqueducts: how they were constructed and used. See how they created an authentic Roman Bath! Recipes are also included on this site.