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Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of an online course supplement, this is an interesting introductory site for a study of Ancient Rome. Links are provided to various essays on and from ancient Rome. Most useful information is found by using the links in the lower...
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Stanford University

Stanford University: Orbis: Stanford Geospatial Network Model of the Roman World

For Students 9th - 10th
ORBIS is an incredibly complex, and fascinating, geospatial compilation of 751 Roman sites over an area close to 4 million square miles. The model attempts to shed insight into how the Roman Empire functioned as a whole, and how it was...
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Amphipolis

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry on Amphipolis describes the history of this Athenian colony and provides links to related material, photos, and timeline.
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Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Ancient Greece: Delos

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on the ancient Greek island of Delos, the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, which was declared the sacred Island of Antiquity.
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Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Hammurabi's Code of Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Evansville gives a complete translation of the famous code by L.W. King.
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New York University

Institute for the Study of the Ancient World: Before Pythagoras

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibition of cuneiform tablets dating from 1900 B.C. demonstrates the mathematical knowledge of the ancient Mesopotamians.
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Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Mithraism

For Students 9th - 10th
University of Evansville provides an article written by Alison Griffith that defines Mithraism. Though it does not relate any startling information, it is a wonderful site for those searching for a clear definition of Mithraism. Fairly...
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J. Paul Getty Trust

J. Paul Getty Museum: Art of the Ancient Greek Theater

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore an exhibition of art (sculptures and painted vases) that takes Greek drama as its subject shows the many different ways that Greek visual artists interpreted the dramatic arts in their work. Find a click-through slideshow of art...
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Google

Google Maps: Pyramids of Giza

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit the last standing wonder of the ancient world in this 360-degree tour.
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Tour Egypt

Tour Egypt: Egyptian Pharaohs: Rulers of the Ancient World

For Students 9th - 10th
Online travel guide explores Egyptian Pharaohs of the ancient world.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Egyptian Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative entry provides overview of ancient Egyptian culture including religion, daily life as well as advancements and achievements. Site has bibliography, photos and timeline.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
Delves into the history of Ancient Rome from the founding in 753 BCE to the beginning of the Roman Empire.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Alexander Severus

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia reference provides biographical material on the life of Alexander Severus and the Roman Empire. Site contains photographs, timeline of events and links to related content.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Aihole

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry provides a brief historical overview of ancient walled city, Aihole, and information about Hindu and Buddhist architecture of the area. Photos, map and links to additional reading included.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry provides a brief history of ancient Britain. With timeline of events and links to further reading.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Greek Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the diversity of governments in ancient Greece and the four main types that existed - democracy, monarchy, oligarchy, and tyranny.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Amenhotep Iii

For Students 9th - 10th
Reference material on the life and history of one of ancient Egypt's 18th Dynasty rulers, Amenhotep III.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Boudicca

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry explores Boudicca, a queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe who led an uprising against the occupying forces of the Roman Empire in 60/61 CE.
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Other

Stowe: Temple of Ancient Virtues: Biography of Epaminondas

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the Theban general and victor of the Battle of Leuctra, Epaminondas. Most of this is an excerpt from The Encyclopedia of the Ancient World.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Babylon

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed discussion of Babylon, the most famous city from ancient Mesopotamia. Learn about its history, King Hammurabi, the Assyrians, the Chaldeans, Nebuchadnezzar, the Persian conquest, and Babylon's decline.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Agrigento

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of Agrigento, Greek city-state founded on the south coast of Sicily, and provides information on architecture and life of ancient Greek civilization. Site contains photos, maps and links to further reading.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Battle of Cannae

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn details about the Battle of Cannae that took place during the Punic Wars and its aftermath. It was the worst defeat in Roman history.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: World His: Technological and Environmental Transformations

For Students 9th - 10th
World History learning module explores the concept of civilization while examing the culture and contributions of the Ancient River Valley Civilizations.
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Andre Dollinger

Ancient Egypt: Music and Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
This site begins with a detailed description of music in Ancient Egypt. Scroll down the page to find information on ancient Egyptian dancing. Although little is known about the subject, this site provides a good amount of insight. The...

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