Ancient Greece

The Ancient Greek World - An on line exhibition from the University of Pennsylvania's Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology, examining the land & time periods, daily life, economy, religion & death.

History of Greek Costume - Dedicated to Greek costume from antiquity through the centuries.

The Aegean Islands in the Bronze Age - The habitation, society, religion, economy, & art of the Aegean Bronze Age. From the Foundation of the Hellenic World.

Ancient Greece .org - Ancient Greece presents articles & features about Greek history & culture alongside maps & pictures of art, archaeological sites, & museums.

Ancient Greek Links - Provided by "Medea the Musical", this is a well known & frequently updated catalog of links focused on texts, art, geography & other essential Ancient Hellenic resources.

Ancient Greek Religion - A comprehensive set of resources for the study of ancient Greek religion.

Archaic & Classical Greece - Resource by Richard Hooker; summarizes history, philosophy, arts & gives maps of cities & regions of the ancient atlas.

Athenian Rowdies - Local Athenian boy Ariston gets in to a spot of legal trouble with bullies in this everyday life portrait of ancient Greece from History House, with bibliography.

Daily Life in Ancient Greece - A friendly see the daily routines & lifestyle of the ancient Greeks. Aimed mainly at the elementary education level with many resources for teachers & students.

Demos: Classical Athenian Democracy - A digital encyclopedia of classical Athenian democracy offering biographies, images, history, & arguments. Most content in PDF format.

Early Greek Calendars - Story of early Greek calendars & the Metonic Cycle.

Economics in Ancient Greece - An essay on the economics & barter in ancient Greece.

E-Museum - Ancient Greek Civilizations - Gives over view of Greek history including Minoan & Mycenian cultures, Homeric literature & myth. Read about the ancient cities Athens & Sparta.

Europe, Greece & Philosophy to 500 BCE - World History: Europe & Greece to 480 BCE; An over view of events & personalities of Ancient Greece. Philosophers from Thales to Anaxagoras.

Everything Spartan - Information on the culture & history of ancient Sparta.

The GloryThat Was Greece - An on line resource for students of the history & culture of ancient Athens; features sections on drama, history, mythology, & philosophy. Includes annotated link directory, bibliography, & index of illustrations.

Greece (Hellas) at About.com - Alphabetical index of resources on the ancient Greek civilizations.

Greek History - A collection of resources for the study of ancient Greek history at Reed College in Portland, Oregon.

HistoryLink 101: Ancient Greece - Directory of sites about art, biographies, daily life, maps, pictures, & related research.

Humboldt's Essay on Ancient Greece - Read about the decline & fall of the Greek city states.

Index of Ancient & Lost Civilizations: Greece - Information & essays about many aspects of ancient Greece, including history, culture, government & art.

Links about Ancient Greece - A collection of links about many aspects of Greek culture & achievements, including History, Art, Personalities, & life in Ancient Greece

Mathematicians born in Greece - Biographies of Greek Mathematicians, with supplemental maps & timeline. From the MacTutor, History of Mathematics.

Medicine in Ancient Greece, from the Asclepion - A discussion regarding the philosophical & practical aspects of medicine in ancient Greece from Homeric times until the Roman era.

Minoa & Mycenae - Richard Hooker summarizes the civilization of Crete & southern Greece up until the time of Homer & gives an atlas & a gallery as well.

ORB: Overview of Late Antiquity - Steven Muhlberger's over view of the land, peoples, ideologies, & other aspects of the ancient Mediterranean through the seventh century AD.

Origins of the Greek Alphabet - The origins & development of the first alphabet that became the basis for all other European alphabets.

PBS: The Greeks, Crucible of Civilization - This is the companion site to the PBS documentary. Introduction to ancient Greek history, culture, politics, art & warfare, timeline from 1400 B.C. to 337 B.C., map, life in Athens, ancient Greek language lessons.

The Prehistoric Archaeology of the Aegean - 29 lessons from Dartmouth College covering Aegean Civilization from the Paleolithic period through the end of the Minoan Palatial era.

Prehistory of Mainland Greece - A survey of the Prehistory of Mainland Greece from the University of Cincinnati. Covers early stone age Greece through the end of the Minoan era.

Sparta Revisited - Historic information about the Greek city-state of Sparta.

Thrace & the Thracians - Explore ancient Thrace, source texts, archaeology, warriors, tombs, religion, towns, & other aspects of this civilization.

The Unknown Hellenic History - A site about the unknown Greek civilization including the Greek Pyramids, the wonders of ancient technology, the newest clues of prehistory.

A Woman of the Minoan Civilisation - Images of "Les Parisiennes" with information about the dress, clothing, & everyday life of women in the Minoan civilization.

World History Compass: Ancient Greece - Links to sites & resources for Ancient Greece civilization.

Ancient Greece for kids

The Ancient City of Athens [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - A photographic archive of the archaeological & architectural remains of ancient Athens.

Ancient Greece [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Tells about the people, philosophies, & conflicts that shaped the ancient world.

Ancient Greece for Children ( 430 BCE ) [ Kids ] - A family from Sparta & a family from Athens are at war. Follow their fortunes through good & bad. Discover what it was like to live in Greece circa 430 BCE, how democracy gave way to tyranny, & how Alcibiades kept changing sides.

Ancient Greece Resources for 6th Grade Social Studies [ Kids/Teens ] - Collection of links geared toward middle school students.

Ancient Greece Unplugged [ Kids/Teens ] - Join Mr Smith's 6th-graders as they explore ancient Greek architecture, Mythology, Culture, Theatre, Letters, Olympics, Peloponnesian Wars.

Ancient Greek Theater [ Teens ] - Study great Greek playwrights, learn about the cult of Dionyssos, & elements of the play.

The Ancient Greek World [ Kids/Teens ] - From the University of Pennsylvania Museum. Topics include land & time, daily life, economics, & religion.

Ancient Olympics [ Kids/Teens ] - The real story of the ancient Olympic Games. Were the ancient games better than ours?

The Ancient Olympics [ Kids/Teens ] - Includes a comparison of ancient & modern Olympics, essays about the history of the Olympics, & stories of ancient Olympic athletes.

The Athenian Court System [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - (vs the American court system) Government in ancient Athens, a city-state in ancient Greece

Daily Life in Ancient Greece [ Kids/Teens ] - How would you have behaved supposing you had lived in ancient Sparta? Or in ancient Athens? Or in Corinth, Argos or Megara? Meet the Greeks!

Electronic Passport to Ancient Greece [ Kids/Teens ] - Brief see the civilization & its influence on the way people live today.

The Great Alexander [ Kids ] - Illustrated site traces the conqueror's life from his childhood to his death.

The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Introduction to ancient Greek history, culture, politics, art & warfare. Includes timeline from 1400 B.C. to 337 B.C., map, a see life in Athens, & ancient Greek language lessons. From PBS.

History of the Ancient Olympics [ Kids/Teens ] - Article on the ancient Olympics.

Humanities - Greece [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - An introduction to ancient Greek history from Reed College in Portland, Oregon.

The ancient Olympics

The Ancient Olympics - Includes a comparison of ancient & modern Olympics, essays about the history of the Olympics, & stories of ancient Olympic athletes.

HickokSports.com: History: The Ancient Olympics - This document is a history of the ancient Olympics. It is a page in the History section of HickokSports.com, an on line collection of sports information.

History of the Ancient Olympics - Article on the ancient Olympics.

Olympic Games in the Ancient Hellenic World - The Ancient Olympic Games Virtual Museum with a plethora of information about the games that are the forefathers of the modern Olympics.

The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games - Were the ancient games better than ours? More fair & square? More about sports & less about money? Are modern games more sexist? More political? Have we strayed from the ancient Olympic ideal?

Women in Ancient Greece

About Helen of Troy - Detailed article about the fabulous Helen of Troy in myth, literature & art.

Amazons of Greek Mythology - Brief summary of Amazon myths, listing of Amazon warriors. Part of Xena fan site.

Ancient Greek Women in Athens - Summary over view of the position of women in Ancient Athens.

The Ancient Greek World Index - Under"Daily Life/Women's Life" are articles & features & images illustrating the life of women in Ancient Greece.

The Divine Sappho - Life, works of famous Greek poetess, Sappho. Includes H.T. Wharton's "Life" of Sappho, poems in translation, other classical references.

The Ecole Initiative: The Eleusinian Mysteries - Discussion of known facts about the rites of the Eleusinian Mysteries in which Greek priestesses were significantly involved.

Encyclopaedia Romana: Hetairai - Discussion of ancient Greek profession of hetairai, prostitutes who were permitted intellectual & sexual freedoms in Greek culture.

The Feminine Voice at Delphi - Article about the female part of the Pythia, priestess of the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi.

Goddess Worship in Ancient Greece - Introduction to ancient worship of the female Greek gods including Demeter & Kore, Hecate, Hera, others.

Male Authors & Women - Article discussing the portrayal of women in Ancient Greek literature as written by male authors. From Tufts' "Women in Antiquity" course.

Minoan Snake Goddess - Discussion, articles, & questions concerning the "Snake Goddess" images excavated from Knosses by Sir Arthur Evans & its implications for female worship on Crete.

Olympia 2- Women & the Games - History of women in ancient Greek athletics including the Olympic Games & Heraea Games.

The Online Temple of Demeter - Articles & links to information concerning the Greek goddess Demeter, her mythology, & her worship in ancient Greece.

Poetry of Sappho - Biography & selected works in translation of the Greek Sappho, preeminent woman poet of antiquity.

Role of Women in the Art of Ancient Greece - Index & references to discussions of women's position in ancient Greek art.

The Role of Women in The Art of Ancient Greece - An encyclopaedic site of brief entries concerning famous Greek women, goddesses, & literary characters from Amazons to Zosteria (Athena). Includes study questions & answers.

Spartan Women in Herodotos - Discussion of the treatment of Spartan women in the works of the Greek historian, Herodotus.

"Until Death Us Do Part": Marriage & Funeral Rites in Classical Athens - Article on ceremonies of marriage & death in ancient Athens, implications for status of Athenian women.

The Women of Athens - Descriptive summary of a normal day for Athenian women.

Ancient Greek philosophy & philosophers

Ancient Greek Philosophy - Outline of the major schools, including primary sources. For a course taught by Barry Smith at Atlantic Baptist University.

Ancient Roman philosophy: Discourses by Epictetus - A selection from the Discourses of Epictetus, ancient Roman philosopher who was born 60 AD, on surrender & the will of God.

Ancient Rome - Philosophy - Overview of ancient Roman philosophy by Richard Hooker.

Apeiron - Journal published by the University of Texas covering ancient philosophy & science up to the end of the classical period. Site features editorial credits, manuscript submission guidelines, & subscription information.

Classical Political Philosophy - Essays on Greek & Roman political thinkers & experiences.

Early Greek Philosophy - Biographies of the Pre-Socratics from Thales to Democritus

EAWC Anthology: Ennead I.6 [1], On Beauty - Ancient World Cultures series provided by the University of Evansville.

EAWC: Exploring Ancient World Cultures - A series of on-line course supplements for students & teachers of the ancient & medieval worlds provided by the University of Evansville.

Greek Philosophy - Brief article outlining the history of Greek philosophy. From the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.

Greek Philosophy - Online community for casual & scholarly readers; articles & features & discussion forums available.

Greek Philosophy - The Origin of Philosophy: The Attributes of Mythic/Mythopoeic Thought - How was Greek philosophy different from what came before? Or was it different?

Greek Philosophy Archive - Download complete translated works of major Greek philosophers.

Greek Philosophy: Hellenistic Philosophy - This chapter of the learning module, Ancient Greece, briefly outlines the ideas of the major Hellenistic philosophies including Epicureanism, Stoicism, & Cynicism

Hellenistic & Roman Philosophy - A summary outline of the History of Western Philosophy, from the Pre-Socratics to existentialism in the 20th century.

History of Ancient & Medieval Philosophy - Lecture notes for a course taught by Dr. Charles Ess at Drury University.

History of Ancient Philosophy - Lecture notes to S. Marc Cohen's course at the University of Washington.

Ionian Thinkers - Essay on the pre-Socratics by C.D.C. Reeve of Reed College

Objectivist Center: Ancient Greek Philosophy - A narrative study guide & bibliography covering ancient Greek thought written by George Brakas.

Philosophy at Hal Hsieb - Series of lecture notes on ancient philosophy, in PDF format.

Phronesis - Scholarly journal for the study of ancient Greek & Roman thought, available in print & digital formats. Offers information about subscribing & reproductions of select articles & features featured in the publication.

Presocratic Philosophers - Historical information on the philosophers preceding Socrates. The foundation of the Ionian school in Miletos is considered the starting-point of presocratic thought.

Project Archelogos - Database containing all the philosophical arguments of the works of Plato & Aristotle represented according to a method which makes explicit their logical interconnections.

Rivendell's Philosophy Page - Athenian philosophers, antique & medieval philosophers, rationalists, & modern philosophers, from the rivendell educational archive by Leigh Denault.

Science & Human Values: Pre-Socratic Philosophers - Article by Fred L. Wilson of the Rochester Institute of Technology

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy - Alcmaeon of Croton - Life & work of early Greek medical writer & philosopher-scientist, by Carl Huffman.

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy - Archytas - Life & work of fourth century BC Greek mathematician, political leader & philosopher, by Carl Huffman.

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy - Episteme & Techne - Discussion of the distinction between knowledge & craft, or art in ancient philosophy; by Richard Parry.

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy - Plotinus - Life & work of this founder of Neoplatonism; by Lloyd Gerson from the Stanford Encyclopedia.

WCP: Ancient Philosophy - The Paideia Project: Proceedings of the 20th World Congress of Philosophy. Archive of contributed papers in Ancient Philosophy.

Ziniewicz on Greek Philosophy - A number of essays on ancient Greek philosophy.

Ancient Greek mythology

Ancient Greek (Hellenic) Sites on the World Web Web - Links to texts, art, resources & maps.

Ani's Greek Mythology - Overview of the main gods & myths.

Apollonius Rhodius' Argonautica Online on Windsor Castle - The travels of Jason & the argonauts & other stories, adapted from R. C. Seaton's translation.

AskMen.com - Greek Mythology - Snippets of Greek mythology.

Dick Caldwell's Greek Myths - An exploration of Greek Myths categorized by city.

Eoster - Mysteries of the Resurrected Child - Discussing myths & symbols of Greek spring & vegetation deities.

From Myth To Eternity - Excerpts from a CD Rom presenting Greek mythology in stories & images with historical background.

The Greek Heroes - Tales of Perseus, the Argonauts, & Theseus, by Charles Kingsley.

Greek Lovers & Legends - Brought to you by the Mythography site in encyclopedic form.

Greek Mythology - Greek mythology arranged using standard genealogical software.

Greek Mythology - Devoted to the early Greek mythology from the Iliad to the fall of the last tyrant.

Greek Mythology - Introduction to ancient Greek mythology combining information from a number of sources.

Greek Mythology Campfire Forum - Forum & live chat devoted to Greek Mythology.

Greek Mythology: Chapters in Pre-History - A fresh see the myths of the Greek seen as portions of a much older, lost historical tradition. A detailed on-line book by William Harris, Professor Emeritus, Middlebury College.

Hellenism: Mythology - Covering creation myths, heroic legends, & Homer's Odyssey & Iliad.

The Heroes, or Greek Fairy Tales for My Children - Tales of Perseus, the Argonauts, & Theseus, by Charles Kingsley; e-text at the Project Gutenberg.

Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns & Homerica - Part of the Online Medieval & Classical Library.

IPL Pathfinder: Greek Mythology - This guide is designed to help you find information about Greek mythology & mythological characters using the Internet and/or your local public library.

Medea's Lair - Medea's favorite stories of Greek mythology with images.

The Muses: Greek Mythology Campfire - Discussion board on Greek mythology.

Mythman - Greek Mythology - Modern style re-telling of the Greek Myths. A fresh one each month. Illustrated & in a fun style.

MythNET - Information about deities & heroes, with summaries of some of the nearly allfamous mythological stories.

MythWeb: Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology - Mythweb's illustrated encyclopedia of Greek Mythology.

The Pantheon - Introducing the Greek gods & heroes, as well as creation myths & other myths & legends.

Perseus Project - Frazer's summary of Apollodorus' handbook of Greek mythology all aspects of ancient texts, & including a superb image library.

The River Styx - The Myths of Hades - Myths of the underworld, its king & inhabitants.

Temple of Zeus at Olympia - Overview of this significant temple & its role.

Thinkquest: Elysium - Site for students, newcomer or teachers interested in Greek mythology.

Thinkquest: Greek Mythology - Student project comprising a library of Greek myths & deities, & outline of the Odyssey & Heracles' Labours.

ThinkQuest: Greek Mythology Galore - Myths, information on deities, FAQ, glossary, & picture galleries.

Women in Greek Myths - A who's-who on all females in Greek mythology, with a section on Greek Men, & collection of myths.

Classical studies

Ancient Greece - Links & information on Ancient Greece: history, mythology, art & architecture, the Olympics, wars, people, geography & other resources.

Ancient Greece Links - Annotated links to literature, archaeology, & associations from e-Classics.

15 Ancient Greek Heroes from Plutarch's Lives - by Wilmot H. McCutchen; focuses on the classic biographies of Theseus, Lycurgus, Solon, Aristides, Pericles, Nicias, Agesilaus, Pelopidas, Dion, Timoleon, Alexander the Great, Phocion, Pyrrhus, Agis, & Philopoemen.

Ancient Greek Literature - Gives Greek literature in translation, including all the main classical authors from Aesop to Thucydides.

Berkeley's Online Medieval & Classics Library - A few rare but classic works, edited & translated in to modern English (apart from original Middle English texts). Includes works from all over ancient & medieval Europe.

The Classical Review - by Oxford University press; reviews of fresh work dealing with the literatures & civilizations of ancient Greece & Rome (registration required)

Greek Literature in Translation - Features texts of Antigone, Oedipus, & Agamemnon with notes on Greek literature, translated by D. W. Myatt.

Greek Mythology & Pre-History - William Harris looks at the Greek myths as part of a tradition of history.

The Greek Word - Three Millennia of Greek Literature - A bilingual (Greek / English) extensive anthology of all periods of Greek literature, including downloadable versions & language learning tools.

Introduction to ancient Greek Classics - by Anthony F. Beavers; a lively exploration to the classic Hellenic way of thinking

Languages & Dialects of Greece Timeline - Dialects of Ancient Greek. Changes in the language from ancient to Koine to modern Greek.

Liturgy of Love - Translation of the Proclamation of the Order of Philotes (Liturgia Philotetos) of Epaphroditus.

Lives of the Ten Orators - Biographies of Antiphon, Andocides, Lysias, Isocrates, Isaeus, Aeschines, Lycurgus, Demosthenes, Hyperides, & Dinarchus.

The music of ancient Greeks-Early epic & lyrical poetry - A reconstruction of the music of ancient Greeks by Ioannidis Nikolaos. Audio, original Greek texts & English translations.

Nonnus' Dionysiaca - Summary & discussion of 12 articles & features published by R. F. Newbold from 1981-2001 on the 5th century Greek epic, The Dionysiaca, by Nonnus of Panopolis. At the Centre for European Studies & General Linguistics, University of Adelaide.

Perseus Project: Classics Library - English translations in hypertext.

The Suda On Line (SOL) - Searchable translations & forum for Byzantine lexicography.

Timeline of Greek Classics - by Laurel Bowman.