PBS
Cleisthenes, the Athenian Reformer
The life of Cleisthenes, the Athenian statesman who helped reform and revitalize the political system of Athens is profiled in this article.
Other
Aristocrats and the Coming of Athenian Democracy
This resource presents a lengthy, detailed examination of the history of democracy and its beginnings in Athens.
City University of New York
Athenian Daily Life
Comprehensive site explores all aspects of daily life in ancient Athens. Discusses the agora, politics, domestic life, warfare, and education. Also has a lengthy bibliography for further study.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Pericles
This site, which is provided for by the Fordham University, gives an extensive discussion on the important acts and achievements of Pericles.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Athenian Court and American Court System
A curriculum unit that examines Solon's reforms to the laws of Athens, the American court system, and then has students compare the two court systems.
PBS
Pbs: Pisistratus the Tyrant
This site provides a description of the positive gains made by Athens during the rule of Pisistratus, including the increase in production of olive and the first Panathenaic games.
Other
The Persians
A collection of nice notes on the Persian Wars. The author gives background information on both sides, causes, events and people, plus results.
California State University
California State University: The Ephors of Sparta
A list of citizens who served as Ephors in the government of ancient Sparta is provided in this chart. Contains the time they served as well.
PBS
Pbs: How Pisistratus Took Power
Information about the rise to power of Pisistratus, an early Greek tyrant.
Other
Polis: The City
This personal site draws on the writings of Aristotle to answer the question: What exactly is a "polis"?