Ancient
Greece
What would it have been like if you had lived in ancient Sparta
or in ancient Athens? You would have lived in a City State and
would very proud of it! You would also be proud of being Greek.
Ancient
Greek Mask
Crayola has directions on how to use their Model Magic® clay
to design decorative masks in ancient Greek style, expressing
relevant emotions.
The Concept of the Hero
The ancient Greek concept of a hero was different from our own culture's. First and foremost, the ancient Greek hero was a religious figure, a dead person who received cult honors and was expected in return to bring prosperity. From Rediscovering Homer: Poetry and Performance. Videos included.
Cretan
or Classical Mazes
All you need is a large sand pit or beach to recreate one of
these ancient puzzles. Most fun at the beach when the tide comes
in. Other ancient mazes also available.
Environmental
Science and Philosophy in Ancient Greece and Rome
The early Greeks searched for a reasonable understanding of nature.
The ideas they developed would influence Europe in the future.
Ephesus Guide
The ruins of Ephesus take on a value and a special significance
among the numerous sites of an archaeological interest. This
is due to its inestimable artistic patrimony, its titanic heritage
of history and culture, and the inexhaustible beauty and charm
of its archaeological site in modern Turkey.
Fabulae
Join in these interactive stories set in Ancient Rome and Greece.
Add your own portion to an ongoing story which many others have
begun. One is in Latin.
The Greeks
Journey back using a virtual time machine to this crucible of
civilization. If you have a high speed modem, try the Flash version.
It is amazing! From PBS.
Homer's
Iliad and Odyssey
This site will explore all facets of these epic poems, including
the myths that embody the action and plot, as well as the many
myths and theories about whom their composer really was.
Maps
of the Ancient Greek World
This page provides an index to the maps of Ancient Greece provided
as background to the study of Plato
and his dialogues.
Olympics Through Time
Bull-leaping and chariot races were once the top draws. Foot racing has stood the test of time.
The
Twelve Labors of Hercules
Hercules was the extraordinary son of Zeus, the king of the gods.
The only problem Hercules had was that his father's wife wasn't
his real mother.
"Plato" from Sunny
Bunniezz History of Puppets page.
