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Musei Capitolini: Museum History
This museum is one of many under the umbrella of Rome City Council. It is also the oldest public museum in the world, having been established in 1471. Throughout the site, there is extensive information about its history and collections,...
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The Palace Museum: Eternal Kindness: An Exhibition of Pottery Figurines
These cultural relics span over 1,400 years (from the Han Dynasty to the Song Dynasty) and reflect various aspects of life in ancient China.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: World History: Unit: Beginnings 600 Bce
This virtual course from Khan Academy is a series of video tutorials and practice links that follow the world's prehistory through 600 BCE.
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The Virtual Egyptian Museum
View dozens of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Sift through the collection by type, period, God, or material.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion: Collections
The Krannert Art Museum provides a great collection of artwork from all over the world. Click on "collections" to access images of African, Egyptian, America-Pre-Columbian, USA, Ancient Gandhara, China, India, Japan, Thailand, Greece,...
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Asclepius
Entry delves into the life of the Greek god of medicine, Asclepius, with a discussion on how he was portrayed in mythology and art.
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art home page offers information and news about current happenings in the art world. It also has virtual exhibits that you can view to see many different types of art.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cuneiform
Cuneiform is one of the oldest forms of writing known. Read about the emergence of written language and what we can learn about the Ancient World by deciphering cuneiform.
A&E Television
History.com: Ancient Egypt
For almost 30 centuries -- from its unification around 3100 B.C. to its conquest by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C. -- ancient Egypt was the preeminent civilization in the Mediterranean world. From the great pyramids of the Old Kingdom...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Temple of Amun Re and the Hypostyle Hall, Karnak
The massive temple complex of Karnak was the principal religious center of the god Amun-Re in Thebes during the New Kingdom. The complex remains one of the largest religious complexes in the world. This temple gives scholars a wealth of...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Ancient Maya Art
This article describes different forms of Maya art - architecture, sculpture and carving, stucco, murals, written works, ceramics, textiles, and body art. It also notes the many collections of Maya art in museums around the world.
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Digital Palace Museum
Situated at the heart of Beijing this museum offers a look at various types of Chinese art throughout ancient history.
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The World of Calli & Graphy
Young students will enjoy exploring the world of calligraphy with these colorful illustrations, and easy-to-follow explanations. Follow the story of "Calli and Graphy," as they teach the viewer about this ancient art form.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: This Just In! Nile Network News Update
Site offers interdisciplinary lesson plans on Ancient Egypt.Learners will thoroughly research many aspects of life in Ancient Egypt. Lessons will culminate with students presenting their research findings using, a T.V News Show format....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Doe Shaman
An important visual theme in many ancient American art styles is that of transformation: one thing changing into another. Most shamans have spirit alter egos who help them in this world and in the spirit world, and these alter egos are...
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Aztec Civilization
Entry references the history of the Aztec Empire with a focus on Tenochtitlan, religion, architecture, art, and its eventual collapse.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Atlas
Takes a look at the story of the Titan Atlas in Greek Mythology with a focus on his punishment from Zeus and his representation in Greek art.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Trade Routes Between Europe & Asia During Antiquity
Long-distance trade played a major role in the cultural, religious, and artistic exchanges that took place between the major centers of civilization in Europe and Asia during antiquity. Some of these trade routes had been in use for...
National Institutes of Health
Nat'l Library of Medicine: Islamic Culture and the Medical Arts: Greek Influence
This site details Greek and other influences on Islamic medicine and includes illustrations of Arabic translations of earlier texts. Mentions The House of Wisdom (Bayt al-Hikmah) and its origins.
Google
Google Arts and Culture: Open Heritage
Explore iconic locations in 3D such as the Tomb of Tu Duck, temples of Bagan, Mesa Verde, Chichen Itza, and more. Also, discover the tools used for digital conservation and how people around the world are preserving our shared history.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Mfa Boston: Collection: Egyptian Art
This collection is one of the most important collections of Egyptian art in the world. You can view a varity of 3D art forms dating as far back as 3800 B.C.
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Mayan Culture: Maya Weavers
Explore the world of Mayan weaving with this colorful site! Provides photos of this ancient art, as well as links to more information on symbols, weaving techniques, materials, and more.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Key Concepts: Song China
The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for a high school or college level world history course. This section assesses students' knowledge of the prosperity that occurred during the Song Dynasty.
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Nova Roma
This site is dedicated to the study and restoration of ancient Roman culture. Site allows student to apply for Roman citizenship and live as a Roman! Delve into the religion, the philosophy, the virtues, the art, and more - of ancient Rome.