A series of resources with follow up questions created to introduce students to the Italian Renaissance period and its implications afterward. [55:24]

This unit explores how humans seem to naturally be drawn to supernatural beliefs and how those religious beliefs aid in forming and sometimes defining many cultures.

Smarthistory presents a video discussion on the sculpture, the Grave stele of Hegeso, an example of Ancient Greek art. [3:27]

Podcast on the conflict between ancient Greece and the Persian Empire in this segment of Greek history by Rob Monaco. [26:25]

Podcast history with host Rob Monaco, presents this segment on the culmination of the Persian Wars in his series on ancient Greek History. [29:26]

Podcast history with Rob Monaco, presents a podcast segment on Athens and defense against the Persians in ancient Greek history. [16:06]

Podcast history segment chapter 44 discusses the life and works of Greek philosopher, Socrates, and explains the lasting contributions he made. [24:38]

Chapter 46, podcast [24:00] tells an articulate story of Philip II, Macedon and Philip's conquest of Greece.

Podcast by Rob Monaco on Alexander the Great picks up after the death of Alexander's father, Philip II of Macedon, and tells us a detailed story of his life and conquests. With maps and charts illustrating battle strategy. [28:32]

Learn about philosophy by listening to a discussion about the historical origins of philosophy in ancient Greece and its three main divisions: metaphysics, epistemology, and value theory. You will also be introduced to logic and how...

Audio of the BBC Radio 4 program "In Our Time." This forty-three minute episode discusses the philosophy of Stoicism. Experts discuss its history, development, and impact on philosophy. Listening requires RealPlayer.

Audio of the BBC Radio 4 program "In Our Time." This forty-three minute episode is about Greek and Roman love poetry. Experts discuss the transition from heroic narratives to love as a theme. Listening requires RealPlayer.

Meet the Presocratics in this Crash Course video. Long ago, some philosophers worked very hard to separate myths from what they actually knew about nature. Thales theorized that everything in the world is made of water. Pythagoras was a...

Playwright, author and British Museum trustee, Bonnie Greer celebrates the enduring beauty and humanity of the Parthenon Sculptures.The Parthenon was built as a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. It was the centerpiece of an...

Join Iren, age 9, in the Greek and Roman galleries as she shares what she knows about ancient Greek gods and goddesses!

Audio of the BBC Radio 4 program "In Our Time." This forty-three minute episode is about classical Greek comedy. Experts discuss its evolution and legacy. Listening requires RealPlayer.

A brief overview of classical antiquity as defined by Ancient Greek and Ancient Roman art and culture. Includes links to images.