Friesian School
Friesian School: Origin of Philosophy: Why the Greeks
This resource gives an intense discussion of how the geography and trade patterns of the ancient Greeks may have influenced the development of their philosophy.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Greek Games
History for Kids presents information on the history of children's games in ancient Greece. Site contains examples, activities, worksheets and quizzes.
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Olympics
A comprehensive learning module on the significance of the Olympics that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include the...
University of Oxford (UK)
Beazley Archive: Athens
Illustrated dictionary entry over Athens, Greece. Describes the history of the city starting and provides two maps of the city and an aerial view.
Other
Dr. J's Illustrated Lectures: The Theater of Dionysus
An excellent lecture and photographs about the theater of Dionysus in Athens, Greece. College material, but readable for anyone. Link to virtual reality models does not work.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Greece Poster
A poster with important images and facts from the Heroic period (1400-1100 B.C.)
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Greece Poster
A poster with important images and facts from the period of glory (500-431 B.C.).
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Greece Poster
A poster with important images and facts from the period of decline (431-146 B.C.).
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ancient Bows
Represents two forms of the bow; the upper, the Scythian or Parthian bow enstrung, agreeing with the form of that now used by the Tartars, the lower, the ordinary bow, like the one mentioned in the text. - Anthon, 1891
University of South Florida
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Greek Architecture
A browsable a-to-z library of clip art of ancient Greek architectural elements, such as caryatids, columns, temples, and floor plans, and of ancient Greek architectural sites, such as the Acropolis.
BBC
Bbc History: Historic Figures: Homer (Ca. 750 650 Bc)
Brief biography of what little is known of the Ancient Greek author called Homer.
Other
Artsology: Lookitup, the Dictionary Dog: Greek Art Terms
In this second episode from Dictionary Dog called a trip to Greece, some Greek art terms are defined including Parthenon, dome, hemisphere, caryatid, and others.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Pericles
Study about the leader of Athens during its golden age of Ancient Greece named Pericles on this site.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Classicism
This site gives an overview of classicism, then proceeds to compare it with neoclassicism. The article then explores the roots of the term "classicism" and its inherent meaning to the Greeks and Romans. Contains a French translation.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Homer and the Greek Renaissance
Presents a clear, readable summary of ancient Greek history from the Archaic period through the Renaissance which included Homer's epic poems. Explains major historical events and cultural trends as background for those reading Homeric...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Bronze Head From a Statue of the Emperor Hadrian
Hadrian (reigned 117-138 C.E.), once a tribune in three different legions of the Roman army and commander of a legion in one of Trajan's wars, was often shown in military uniform. He was clearly keen to project the image of an ever-ready...
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History; Statuette of Nike
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art this page details the 5th century Greek sculpture "Statuette of Nike" with a description and images of the piece.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History; Statue of a Woman
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art this page details the 4th century Greek sculpture "Statue of a woman " with a description and images of the piece.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Theseus
Learn more about Theseus, the most important king of Athens and second in strength to Heracles. Read the myths, view the picture gallery, and learn about his birth and childhood.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Herodotus
This site provides a brief biography of Herodotus and a discussion of his writing of history.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Parthenon
The Parthenon is a temple of the Greek goddess Athena, built in the 5th century BC on the Athenian Acropolis. It is the most important surviving building of Classical Greece, generally considered to be the culmination of the development...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Griffin
In heraldry, the griffin is a fabulous animal, with the head and forefeet of an eagle, and the body, hind legs, and tail of a lion. The head is represented with pricked ears, symbolical of its vigilance. In mythology, the griffin was a...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Chiton
A tunic garmet usually worn by both men and women among the ancient greeks.
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