Exploring Ancient World Cultures
Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Early Islam History
This page presents the history of Islam from 570 A.D. to 1492 A.D.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World
A collection of articles on the various types of foods consumed in the ancient Greco-Roman world. Clicking on the items will provide information and pictures. Examples include grain, grapes, olive oil, fish and more.
Exploring Ancient World Cultures
Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Ancient World Cultures
The University of Evansville provides this site that gives an overview and then additional pages with readings in ancient Greek philosophy and literature. A good general resource.
TES Global
Tes: Teaching History With 100 Objects: Head of the Emperor Hadrian
[Free Registration/Login Required] This bronze head Emperor Hadrian is part of the "Teaching History with 100 Objects" collection from The British Museum. Included are teaching ideas using the head and other objects for the British Museum.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Feminism
An encyclopedia article on feminism that discusses its history in the ancient world, the influence of the Enlightenment, the suffrage movement, contemporary feminism in the West and the globalization of feminism.
Exploring Ancient World Cultures
Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Epic of Gilgamesh
This site gives an in-depth essay exploring the Epic of Gilgamesh and its history.
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History World: History of Greek Science
Presents the history of Greek science from the 6th century BC to the 2nd century AD. Navigate using the menu on the left. Covers major figures in science and mathematics, their theories and beliefs, and the influence they had, as well as...
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Israelites
Learn about the art of the ancient Israelites in this historical overview with accompanying image gallery with object descriptions of Israelite art from the British Museum collection.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Ancient Rome
Learn about the art of ancient Rome in this historical overview and image gallery of Roman art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Ancient Sudan
Learn about the art of ancient Sudan in this historical overview and image gallery of Sudanese art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ammon
Encyclopedia entry provides the history of Ammon in ancient Egypt.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Babylonians
Learn about the ancient Babylonians via and examination of the art of the civilization in this image gallery of Babylonian works from the British Museum collection; each image is accompanied by a detailed description.
abcteach
Abcteach: Social Studies: History
[Free Registration/Login Required] A directory of history resources (games, activities, puzzles, graphics) to be used as part of elementary study of Ancient Egypt and Greece, the Middle Ages, the Revolutionary War, and other topics....
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Greek History for Kids: Athens
Kids learn about Athens, city of Ancient Greece on this site. The history of this world civilization.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History: Valley of the Kings
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Valley of the Kings. The great structures of this world civilization.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Touring Ancient Egypt (Geography Lesson Plan)
A lesson for working with students to analyze the geographic features of ancient Egypt leading to an understanding of how Egypt's location, landscape, and natural resources helped it become the world's first superpower.
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Women in World History Curriculum: Female Fury in the Forum
This activity uses two examples of women asserting their power in Roman history to show what rights they really had. Activities are discussion based but could be easily expanded upon.
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World: Daily Life Women's Life
This resource presents a description of the woman's place in ancient Greek society and her duties and responsibilities.
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World: Women's Life Dress and Toilet Articles
This resource presents a description of how women in ancient Greece dressed and how these styles changed.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: A Lesson on Ancient Trade in the Mediterranean
Very well done guided lesson that uses underwater archeology and an ancient shipwreck to teach students about trade in the ancient world. Contains a rubric for evaluation and a comprehensive list of skills addressed.
The Washington Post
Ancient Cahokia: Metropolitan Life on the Mississippi
This article from the Washington Post gives a great description of Cahokia, one of the largest cities in the world before Columbus' contact with the New World. Read about how the great mounds were made, the trade networks established,...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Hidden Worlds Within Natural History Museums
When you think of natural history museums, you might picture exhibits filled with ancient lifeless things, like dinosaurs or meteorites. But behind that educational exterior, there are hidden laboratories where scientific breakthroughs...
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Archaeological Survey of India: World Heritage Sites: Elephanta Caves
Official archaeological site, under the Ministry of Culture of India, provides a narrative, photos, as well as a Walkthrough which is a panoramic view of the main cave, and a video of the Elephanta Caves.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Religion in Medieval Europe
Detailed description of the role of the Roman Catholic Church in the Middle Ages and the power that it wielded. Summarizes some of the customs and beliefs, and takes a look at the life of a medieval monk.
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