University of Oxford (UK)
Beazley Archive: Architectural Orders
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek standard orders of stone architecture. Provides explanation of the three architectural types as well as picture examples.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: City Dionysia: The Theaters
Three-part resource on Greek theater that includes an overview, a roll-over diagram that highlights and defines key architectural elements of ancient Greek theaters, and examples of the influence of ancient Greek architecture on...
PBS
Pbs: The Buildings of the Acropolis
A description of the buildings of the acropolis of Athens - the Parthenon and Erectheum.
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Paros Sights
The discussion of several ancient Greek structures is the subject of this article. The piece of writing is attractively presented with photos sprinkled throughout the text, breaking it up into small chunks. The researcher will find...
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Ancient Web: Ancient Greece
Find short illustrated articles on many different aspects of ancient Greek culture, warfare, art, literature, religion, and architecture.
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Sweet Briar College: Athenian Acropolis, Greece
An explanation of the term "acropolis" as well as a description of how the acropolis was used in classical Greece. Also contains extensive information about the Parthenon and Erechtheum, which were built on the Acropolis.
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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.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Agrigento
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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Victor Valley College: Notes on Rome: The Roman World 509 b.c. To a.d. 180
A history of the beginnings of the Ancient Roman civilization-- touches on the Greek (Hellenistic) influences in forming the civilization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Greece
Provides an overview of the culture of Greece. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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