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Ancient Greece - Online Resources

Please remember there are also many books, including the one pictured above, set aside for your use in the library.

Pathfinder prepared by Mrs. Herrmann, ORRJHS Librarian




ABC-CLIO - Ancient Greece Research List
Start your online research with this subscription database. Look for your topic on the list of recommended articles to find relevant information. You can also search the database yourself by typing your research terms or topic into the search box at the top right corner of the screen.
The Ancient Greek World
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology's site includes sections on Daily Life and Religion and Death.
The Greeks
This Web site is a companion to the PBS series "The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization." It covers Greek culture, politics, warfare, architecture, and people. On the Site Index page you will find links to all the topics covered.
Custom Google Search Engine
To search all the free Web sites listed below at once, click on the link above. You will be able to do a Google search of just the recommended Web sites. Please note: You will not be able to access any of the subscription database resources with this custom search engine. Also, The Ancient Greek World site and the PBS The Greeks site cannot be searched with this (or any other Google) search engine.
Ancient Greece
This site from the British Museum has sections on The Acropolis, Athens, Daily Life, Festivals & Games, Geography, Gods & Goddesses, Knowledge & Learning, Sparta, Time, and War.
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece is one section of the larger Livius Web site on ancient history created and maintained by a Dutch scholar.
Ancient Greece for Kids
This Kidipede - History for Kids site has sections on mythology, religion, sports and games, literature, clothing, food, philosophy, architecture, and more.
Ancient Greek Civilizations
Visit the EMuseum at the University of Minnesota Mankato's site to learn about Homer and the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta.
Ancient Greek Theater
The Classics Department at Reed College provides helpful information on the parts of a Greek theater and the structure of the plays.
BBC - History: Greeks
Look here for information on the Olympics and Alexander the Great.
BBC - Primary History: Ancient Greeks
BBC's Primary History site is designed for middle-school students and includes sections on Growing Up in Greece, The Olympic Games, Greeks at War, Home Life, Gods and Heroes, Sparta, Arts and Theater.
Encyclopedia Mythica: Greek Mythology
This comprehensive site offers 626 brief articles on figures in Greek mythology. Browse the list on the left and click on a name to access the corresponding article, or use the search box in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
Gods of Olympus: Chart of Greek and Roman Gods
This chart provides a handy reference guide to 17 major gods and goddesses. Along with the Greek and Roman names, it includes each figure’s main areas of influence, attributes (or symbols commonly associated with the figure), and a link to an image.
The Parthenon
Read about the full-scale replica of the Parthenon and its statue of Athena built in a Nashville, Tenn., city park.
Windows to the Universe: Classical Mythology
This site offers an image and three levels of text (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) for every Roman and Greek mythological figure listed. Start with the beginner level if you just need very basic information, but move on to intermediate and advanced if you’d like more details. To navigate between levels, click on the blue buttons at the top of every screen.