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Ancient Greece (60 sites)
  1. The Ancient City of Athens - A photographic archive of the archaeological and architectural remains, including essays and resources.
  2. Ancient Greece - Topics on the history, art and architecture, mythology, wars, geography and culture of the ancient civilization. Features a forum, essays, and photo gallery.
  3. Ancient Greek Religion - Comprehensive set of resources.
  4. Ancient Greek Thesaurus - Time travel through all the phases of the ancient history and mythology. Features information and images from all periods, archaeological areas, and social life.
  5. Ancient-Greece.org - Topics include archaeology, architecture, art, culture, history, and maps.
  6. Ancient-Greece.us - The history with information on women, myths and legends, Olympics, wars, democracy, Sparta, society, coins, and Pythagoras.
  7. The Archaic Age and the Rise of the Polis - An essay by John Porter, University of Saskatchewan with further readings and notes.
  8. The Asclepion: Medicine in Ancient Greece - Essays on medicine in Homer, foundations of Hippocratic medicine, Hippocratic Oath, overview of Hippocratic epidemics, Hippocratic treatise on fractures, illness of maidens, temple cures, and midwives in the Roman World.
  9. The Athenian Constitution - The complete text as written 350 B.C.E. by Aristotle, and translated by Sir Frederic G. Kenyon.
  10. Athenian Rowdies - Magazine article asking what do Judge Judy and ancient Athens have in common? Drunkards and lawyers.
  11. The Battle of Chaeronea - As written by Diodorus Siculus, a battle in 338 B.C.E. that implied the passing of the Greek system of city-states and the substitution of large military monarchies.
  12. The Bronze Age on the Aegean Islands - The habitation, society, religion, economy, and art.
  13. Crystallinks: Ancient Greece - Information and essays on topics including history, culture, government, Hippocrates, and art.
  14. Delian League - A confederation of Greek states under the leadership of Athens with its headquarters at Delos, founded in 478 B.C.
  15. Demos - Classical Athenian Democracy - A digital encyclopedia offering biographies, images, history, and arguments.
  16. Description of Greece, Book I - Attica - The complete text of book written by Pausanias, fl.c.160 C.E.
  17. Description of Greece, Book II - Corinth - The complete text of book written by Pausanias, fl.c.160 C.E.
  18. A Detailed Chronology of Greek History - A quick historical reference for both the novice and student of Greek culture as collected and compiled by Charlie Kyriacou.
  19. Documents of the Founding of Cyrene - Excerpt from Herodotus's The History, c. 430 B.C.
  20. The Early History of Sparta - A brief but detailed history with links.
  21. The Ephors of Sparta - A listing by names.
  22. Europe Before 1000 B.C.E. - An article on agriculture, Mycenae, Minoans, and the Dark Age.
  23. The Glory That Was Greece - Sections on drama, history, mythology, and philosophy with a link directory, bibliography, and index of illustrations.
  24. Greece Pyramids - Structures that pre-date those of Egypt.
  25. Greek City States - The history especially since the dark ages with maps.
  26. Greek Colonies and the Panhellenic Sanctuaries at Delphi and Olympia - Image gallery, including maps.
  27. Greek Image Index - Listing of museums and collections.
  28. The Greeks - Crucible of Civilization - Introduction to the history, culture, politics, art and warfare with a timeline, map, a look at life in Athens, and ancient language lessons.
  29. Herodotus - A biography of the Greek historian and the Father of History.
  30. Hippocratic Oath - An oath traditionally taken by physicians pertaining to the ethical practice of medicine.
  31. History Of Athens - A detailed account of one of the longest standing cities.
  32. The History of the Peloponnesian War - The complete text as written in 431 B.C.E. by Thucydides, and translated by Richard Crawley.
  33. HistoryLink 102: Ancient Greece - Introduction to the Greek culture; includes careers, daily life, education, and government.
  34. The Law Code of Gortyn - A code dealing fully with family relations and inheritance, c. 450 B.C.E.
  35. Maecenas - Images of Ancient Greece and Rome - Galleries of photographs in black and white, and color.
  36. Mathematicians Born in Greece - Biographies with supplementary information.
  37. Minoans, Myceneans, and the Greek Dark Ages - The civilization of Crete and southern Greece up until the time of Homer with an atlas and a gallery.
  38. Minos - The story of a legendary king.
  39. MrDonn.org: Daily Life in Ancient Greece - A look at the daily routines, customs, and lifestyle of the Greeks. Includes clip art, maps, and games.
  40. MSU EMuseum: Ancient Greek Civilizations - Minoans, Myceneans and their rise, Homer, the Odyssey, the Illiad, and heir Dark Ages.
  41. Mycenae - An article about the history of the city with pictures and links.
  42. On the Kings of Sparta - A portion of the book The History of the Persian Wars, c. 430 B.C.E. as written by Herodotus.
  43. Origins of the Greek Alphabet - Article on the origins and development.
  44. Overview of Late Antiquity - The land, peoples, ideologies, and other aspects of the ancient Mediterranean through the seventh century AD.
  45. Phaistos - Access and history of the archaeology site.
  46. Polis - An essay on the city-state.
  47. Prehistoric Archaeology of the Aegean - Curricular project with a series of lessons and illustrations.
  48. The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games - Explore the history of the games, and find out how the olive leaf wreath become a major symbol.
  49. Reports of the Origins of Athens - Text as written by Herodotus, Thucydides, Plutarch, and Aristotle, c. 430 B.C.E - 110 C.E.
  50. The Spartan War Machine, c. 375 B.C.E. - An account as written by Xenophon, c.428-c.354 B.C.E.
  51. Spartan Women - An excerpt as written by Aristotle in The Politics of Aristotle.
  52. Spartan World - An introduction of the people along with a map and terminology.
  53. Thrace and the Thracians - Introduction, history, geography, society, art and culture, and warfare.
  54. Thucydides: On The Early History of the Hellenes - An excerpt from The History of the Peloponnesian War written c. 395 B.C.E.
  55. Trade and Barter in Ancient Greece - An essay on economics.
  56. Washington State University World Civilizations: Ancient Greece - Introduction to the Greek culture from the Archaic Period to The Three Empires.
  57. A Woman of the Minoan Civilisation - Images with information about their role, dress, jewelry, everyday events, and life at home.
  58. Works by Plutarch - List of works with links to the texts.
  59. World History Compass - Ancient Greece - Links to sites and resources.
  60. Xenophon - Anabasis, or March Up Country - The story of the march to Persia to aid Cyrus, who enlisted Greek help to try and take the throne from Artaxerxes, and the ensuing return of the Greeks between 401 B.C. and March 399 B.C.
Ancient Rome
  1. About.com: Ancient Rome - Netlinks on the history of ancient Rome, its empire, and its fall.
  2. The Ancient Roman World - A collection of images, 3D models and articles by James McKeown and others, with links to other Roman historical sites.
  3. Ancient Rome - Directory of sites with art, biographies, daily life, maps, pictures, and related research.
  4. Ancient Rome - A wealth of information about many aspects of ancient Rome, including history, culture, government and art.
  5. Anno Urbis - The Roman Empire Online - A comprehensive archive of texts and reference works dealing with the Roman Empire and its culture.
  6. The Barbarian Tribes - Chronicle of events during the invasions and the downfall of the empire, the complete text from The History of the Christian Church by Henry C. Sheldon, 1895.
  7. Encyclopaedia Romana - Selective essays by James Grout on the history and culture of ancient Rome, Greece, and Britain.
  8. Forum Romanum - Information on Roman mythology and genealogy, Latin language and grammar and aspects of Roman life. Includes a tour of the Forum Romanum.
  9. Growing Up and Growing Old in Ancient Rome: A Life Course Approach - Highlights the role of age in determining behaviour, and expectations of behaviour, across the life span of an inhabitant by Mary Harlow and Ray Laurence, 2002 by subscription.
  10. The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - Classic text covering a broad history of the empire.
  11. Human Rights in Ancient Rome - A comprehensive analysis of human rights and offers enlightening comparisons between the Roman and twentieth century understanding of human rights by Richard A. Bauman, 2000 by subscription.
  12. I-Claudius.com - Information and graphics of the period of ancient Rome which was the basis of I, Claudius.
  13. Illustrated History of the Roman Empire - Includes biographies of emperors, timelines, interactive maps, and sections on the society and the military.
  14. Lacus Curtius: Into the Roman World - Features a Roman Gazetteer, Greek and Latin texts, William Smith's Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities, a Topographical Dictionary of Ancient Rome, Pagan and Christian Rome, J. B. Bury's History of the Later Roman Empire, a Latin Inscriptions Site, a Roman atlas, and galleries of photos.
  15. The Later Roman Empire - Lectures in Medieval History, by Lynn Harry Nelson, Emeritus Professor of Medieval History, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas.
  16. Nova Roma - Organization dedicated to the study and restoration of the ancient culture.
  17. Photographs of Rome - Photographs of Rome and Roman Emperors
  18. Roma: Political System - An overview of the three periods of the governmental system.
  19. Roman Herculaneum - This website describes the history of Herculaneum including its destruction and re-discovery. It shows the town's main buildings and those of the surrounding towns of Oplontis, Boscoreale, Stabiae and Pompeii.
  20. Roman Numismatics, Art, History and Archeology - Presents photographic galleries and historical information about Greek, Roman and Byzantine coins, emperor portraits, sculpture, military equipment and diploma, and stamps on legionary bricks.
  21. Roman Revolution - the End of Republican Rome - Examines the integral events that lead to the fall of the Republic and Senate of Rome.
  22. The Romans - An educational site for children exploring many aspects.
  23. Rome - Republic to Empire - Information on the life and culture, and historical topics that have been covered in films.
  24. Rome at its Height - Part of the Lectures in Medieval History Series, by Lynn Harry Nelson at University of Kansas. Includes a map as well as an analysis of the Roman Empire at its peak.
  25. Rome: History - Explores the history of ancient Rome, from the time of the Etruscans to the fall of the Empire.
  26. Rome Resources - Links to many resources on ancient Rome collated by Neil Goldberg: literature, military, archaeology, religion, drama, philosophy and maps.
  27. Spectacles of Death in Ancient Rome - Provides compelling perspectives on the bloody entertainment of the ancient city by Donald G. Kyle, 1998 by subscription.
  28. Timeline - Ancient Roman - A chronological index of the history with extensive resource links.
  29. UNRV History - Provides information about the Roman Empire, its governments, military, culture and economy. Archaeological news and discussions can be found in the online forum.
  30. VRoma - A community of teachers and students who create on-line resources for teaching Latin and ancient Roman culture.
  31. Whipper-Snapper.com - Photographs of Roman ruins in France, Tunisia, and Italy.
  32. Who Was Who in Roman Times - Index to persons, events, peoples and other subjects in Roman times largely based on sources from that time, and links to images from persons

E-BOOKS (from ABC-CLIO E-Reference collection)
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100 Decisive Battles: From Ancient Times to the Present
Besieged: An Encyclopedia of Great Sieges from Ancient Times to the Present
Encyclopedia of Greco-Roman Mythology
Encyclopedia of Women in the Ancient World
Encyclopedia of World Sport: From Ancient Times to the Present
Ground Warfare: An International Encyclopedia
Nectar and Ambrosia: An Encyclopedia of Food in World Mythology
Science in the Ancient World: An Encyclopedia
The Ancient Greeks: New Perspectives
The Historical Encyclopedia of World Slavery
The Roman Army: A Social and Institutional History
The Romans: New Perspectives
Voyages in Classical Mythology
Women and War: A Historical Encyclopedia from Antiquity to the Present
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DEWEY DECIMAL NUMBERS TO BROWSE
If you want to browse the shelves in the library to locate information about Ancient Greece and Rome look for these numbers: 930, 937, 921, 938, 808.8, 882, & 292.
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