Ancient Cultures
General Sites
The Ancient
World
Provides information on ancient historical events, peoples,
and regions such as the Stone Age, the Sumerians, the rise of Ancient
China, the ascent of Rome, and more. Includes links to maps, images,
and a timeline. Created by Frank Smitha, who has a B.A. in History from
California State University.
History
Link 101
Scroll down for links to information on ancient cultures as well as
topics like Art, Biographies, Farming & Cities, and Mythologies
& Religions. Includes pictures, games, maps, timelines, and links
to primary documents. Created by Eric Rymer, a World History teacher
in the Ohio public school system.
HyperHistory
Online
People, history, maps and events depicting 3,000 years of the ancient
world.
Interactive Ancient Mediterranean
Ancient maps of the Mediterranean and brief entries on various regions
from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Internet
Ancient History Sourcebook
From a Fordham University professor, this site provides information
on Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, Israel, Greece, Rome, the Hellenistic
World and more.
Mr. Donn’s
Ancient History
From two certificated teachers, links to thousands of sites are provided
by subject, time period or region.
Odyssey Online
Information on people, mythology, daily life, death, writing and archeology
in the Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome and Africa from Emory University.
A Walk Through
Time
From the National Institute of Standards & Technology, this site
provides information on ancient calendars and early clocks.
Welcome
to Our Ancient History Projects on the Web
A 5th & 6th grade school project created by students at The International
School of Amsterdam.
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Africa
Ancient Africa
From a middle school teacher in Florida, learn about the Oral Tradition,
The Nok, Carthage, Sundiata, Ghana and more. Includes links to other
Ancient Africa sites.
Internet
African History Sourcebook
From a Fordham University professor, this site includes links to information
on Ancient Egypt and other ancient African societies.
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Aztecs
The Ancient Aztecs
Includes information such as timelines and articles on Aztec life, technology, culture, and religious beliefs plus activities such as crossword puzzles. Created by students who participated in a ThinkQuest Competition, this article is part of the Oracle Education Foundation's ThinkQuest Library.
Aztec Culture: An Overview
An essay by Dr. Michael E. Smith, professor at Arizona State University and author of a scholarly book on the Aztecs. The author introduces it as follows: “One reason for posting this work on the internet is the poor quality of the entry for ‘Aztec’ in the Wikipedia.”
History of the Aztecs
An article giving an overview of the history of the Aztecs from HistoryWorld, by author Bamber Gascoigne, as part of his online project 'World History: a narrative encyclopedia'. The site also includes a useful Latin America history timeline.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of
Mesoamerica
Scholarly and general articles on all things Aztec and Mayan from experts
in this field.
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Celts
Celtic
Art & Cultures
From the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, view images by
period, material, object and country. Browse the dictionary and access
modern and historical maps.
Our Celtic
Heritage
An index to Celtic Web sites by subjects, such as Crafts, Language,
Music, Nations and more.
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China
China
The Minnesota State University Mankato EMuseum provides this overview of Chinese history from the Neolithic Era through 1911, including a timeline and historical maps.
Chinese History Index
This page from the Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding includes historical highlights of each dynasty with a parallel timeline showing major developments in the rest of the world. Readers can follow links for more information about specific dynasties. The site also includes historical maps, information on great inventions, Chinese seafaring and other historical and cultural highlights.
Chinese History Resources
A site that explores the rich culture of Chinese history and also provides an introduction to aspects of Chinese life in both ancient and modern times.
Daily
Life in Ancient China
An introduction to Chinese daily life in the Xia, Shang & Chou, Han
and Tang dynasties. Also explores the doctrines of Confusianism, Taoism
and Buddhism.
History
of China
From the University of Maryland, this site provides links to the history
of China from the Ancient Dynasties to 1988.
Inventions, Innovations, and Other Contributions from Ancient China
This chart from the Baltimore County Public Schools shows the inventions and cultural contributions from each dynasty of ancient China. Follow links for each dynasty for more in-depth information about music, art, writing, philosophy.
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Egypt
The Ancient Egypt Site
Extensive resource for History, Monuments of Saqqara, Language and a
Dictionary From A to Z. Provided by a Belgian Egyptologist.
Color Tour of Egypt
Pictures of famous artifacts and historical sites around Egypt, from
the University of Memphis.
Daily Life
in Ancient Egypt
Explore many areas of Egyptian life including religion, art, tombs,
tall tales, government, family life and more.
Egypt: The Complete Guide, Welcome
Official site of the Ministry of Tourism, Egypt. Tour ancient sites
and read feature stories about ancient Egypt.
Egyptian Kings
Brief biographies of Egyptian kings from 2920 BC to 565 AD from the
Ministry of Tourism, Egypt.
Egyptian
Mummies
A short article detailing the process, from the Smithsonian.
Hieroglyphic
Alphabet
One page chart of the Egyptian alphabet from the Royal Ontario Museum.
Print and write in hieroglyphics.
Make Your Own
Mummy
From the Royal Ontario Museum, directions for making a model of a mummy.
Mr. Dowling’s Electronic
Passport: Ancient Egypt
Facts, articles, pictures and Web links from a Geography teacher in
Florida.
Mummies of Ancient
Egypt
This site answers 4 basic questions: what are mummies, how are they
made, who were they and what were the beliefs about the afterlife. Also
included is a glossary of hierglyphs and a timeline of rulers from 2995
B.C. to the 7th century A.D. From the University of Michigan.
Secrets
of the Lost Empires: Pharaoh’s Obelisk
From a PBS NOVA program, this site relates how the ancient Egyptians
shaped, transported and erected their obelisks and includes a Quick
Time tour of the Sphinx, Great Pyramid, temples of Luxor and more.
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Greece
Ancient and Modern Olympic
Sports
From Tufts University in Massachusetts, learn about the Ancient Olympics
and compare them to the modern Olympics.
Ancient Greece
This site from the British Museum covers ten themes related to Ancient Greece, including daily life, religion, philosophy, war and more. Each section includes background information, 3-D models or images to explore, and a chance to apply what you’ve learned in an interactive challenge. Click on Staff Resources for an overview of the site and additional resources for teachers.
Ancient
Greek Civilizations
Part of a student project in Anthropology at Minnesota State University,
Mankato, this site chronicles the Minoans, Myceneans, Homer’s writings,
and many Greek cultures and cities. It also includes timelines,
maps and a section on medicine and the Hippocratic Oath.
Encyclopedia of
Greek Mythology
Click on the first letter of the topic you are interested in and the
site will take you there.
History for Kids!
Select Greece for 12 different subject areas about ancient Greece. From
Portland State University.
Hum
110 Iliad Homepage
Select Homeric Geography for a map of Greece during Homer’s time from
Reed College in Oregon.
Odyssey
Online: Greece
From Emory University in Atlanta, this site includes Ancient Greek daily
life, people, mythology, death, burial and more.
Primary History Ancient Greeks
This site from the BBC includes information many areas on a Greek life, photos, fun facts, interactive timelines and activities.
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Holy Land
Ancient
Jewish History
This site, from the American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise, covers
a variety of subjects, timelines, eras, maps and people.
Internet
Jewish History Sourcebook
From a Fordham University professor, in-depth research on Judaism, the
people of Israel and Jewish philosophy. Includes links to further resources.
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Ice Age
Cracking the Ice Age
From PBS, this site presents the Big Chill, the greenhouse effect, plate
tectonics, the birth of the Himalayas and much more.
Ice Ages
The Illinois State Museum answers these questions: What are Ice Ages?
When did Ice Ages occur? Why did Ice Ages occur? Also provides a look
at the midwestern U.S. 16,000 years ago.
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Incas
Ice Mummies of the Inca
A report from PBS of an archeological expedition in 1996 to find frozen
mummies in Peru – includes historical information.
Inca
A short essay about the Incas from Minnesota State University at Mankato.
Welcome
to Our Inca Project
A 5th/6th grade school project created by students at The International
School of Amsterdam.
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India
Daily
Life in Ancient India
Explore the daily life of 3 time periods in Ancient India: the Indus
(3000-1500 BC), the Aryan (1500-500 BC) and the Empire (500 BC-700 AD)
provided by two certificated teachers.
Welcome
to our Ancient India Internet Resources Page
A 5th/6th grade school project created by students at The International
School of Amsterdam.
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Maoris
From Hawaiki to Hawaiki: The Maori People
of Aotearoa/New Zealand
Site provides history, culture, projects, mythology, legends and links
to more.
Welcome
to Our Maori Project Pages
A 5th/6th grade school project created by students at The International
School of Amsterdam.
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Mayas
Civilizations
in America: the Mayas
Mayan society, religion, history, economy and more from a World Civilizations
class at Washington State University.
The Illustrated
Encyclopedia of Mesoamerica
Brief excerpts on all things Aztec and Mayan from several experts in
this field.
Maya Adventure
From the Science Museum of Minnesota, brief entries, activities, photo
archive and an interactive adventure map relating to ancient and modern
Maya culture.
Mystery
of the Maya
The Canadian Museum of Civilization provides information about geography,
language, society, religion and much more. Also includes a glossary
of Maya terms, a timeline, slide shows and a pottery exhibit.
Welcome
to Chichen-Itza
A 5th/6th grade school project created by students at The International
School of Amsterdam about an ancient Maya city in Yucatan.
Welcome
to Our Ancient Maya Project Pages
A 5th/6th grade school project created by students at The International
School of Amsterdam.
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Romans
Ancient
Roman History
Written by a professor at Portland State University in Oregon, this
site provides an easy to read overview of the rise and fall of the Roman
Empire.
Ancient
Rome
Pictures and information about the architectural wonders of Ancient
Rome, such as the Colosseum, Roman baths, Catacombs and more, are provided
by the Kent (Washington) School District. The role of the structure
in ancient Roman daily life is explained.
Armamentarivm:
The Beginners’ Guide to Roman Military Equipment
An illustrated introduction to the arms and armor of ancient Roman soldiers
from the Museum of Antiquities at the University of Newcastle in England.
Daily Life
in Ancient Rome
Explore many areas of Roman daily life including families, food, clothing,
games, school and more provided by 2 certificated teachers.
Maps of the
Roman Empire
Links to many, many maps and atlases provided by The Dalton School in
New York..
Roman
Clothing
This overview of Roman clothing for various social classes, including
how Romans made and cleaned garments and footwear, is provided by a
professor at the College of New Rochelle, New York.
Rome Project
An extensive collection of links covering many areas of Ancient Rome
created by the Dalton School in New York.
Secrets
of the Lost Empires: Roman Bath
From a PBS NOVA program, this site explains how the baths were designed
and built and provides information on aquaduct systems of Ancient Rome.
Also includes recipes for food the Romans may have eaten while in the
baths.
Welcome
to the Museum of Antiquities’ Virtual Mithraeum
Explore the ruins of the 3rd century temple to the Roman god “Mithras”
from the University of Newcastle in England.
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Stone Age
The
Cave of Chauvet-Pont-d’Arc
Browse images of cave drawings and learn of this extraordinary cave’s
discovery from France’s Ministry of Culture & Communication.
Flints and Stones:
Real Life in Pre-History: Welcome to the Stone Ages
A virtual tour exploring timelines, hunting and gathering, the shaman
and the archeologist from the Museum of Antiquities at the University
of Newcastle in England.
The Life
and Times of Early Man
Explore 5 time periods of man in the Stone Age, ranging in time from
3 million BC to 10,000 BC and view a special section on cave paintings
from 2 certificated teachers.
Welcome
to Our Project Pages on Early Humans
A 5th/6th grade school project created by students at The International
School of Amsterdam.
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Vikings
The Runic
Journey
This site, adapted from a book on runes, provides the history, meaning
and modern uses of this ancient alphabet of Northern Europe.
Vikings
in the New World
Although not an ancient culture in the time period covererd by this
site, it does provide information regarding the Viking settlements in
North America that occurred later in history – from a class project
at Mankato State University in Minnesota.
The Vikings Theme
Page
Sixteen themes including ships, warfare, religion, runes, jewelry, famous
Vikings, exploration and more from the Gander Academy in Newfoundland,
Canada.. Also includes links to more information.
Welcome
to Our Viking Project Pages
A 5th/6th grade school project created by students at The International
School of Amsterdam.
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Women of the Ancient
World
4000
Years of Women in Science
This site, at the University of Alabama, provides general information,
biographies and photographs of women in science from the ancient world
to the 20th century.
Diotima
A comprehensive study of women and gender in the ancient world. The
editors are part of the Perseus Project at Tufts University in Massachusetts.
Internet
Women’s History Sourcebook
From Fordham University in New York, this site covers the structure
of women’s herstory, great women, oppression and more by region and
by culture.
Women in
World History Curriculum: Female Heroes
Biographies of 5 ancient female heroines in the Far East.
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Wonders of the World
Forgotten
Wonders
Multiple links to forgotten wonders of the world from a professor at
the University of Southern Florida.
Modern
Wonders
Multiple links to modern day (not ancient) wonders of the world from
a professor at the University of Southern Florida.
The
Seven Natural Wonders of the World
Photos, information and related sites about the 7 natural
wonders of the world – from Cable News Network (CNN).
Seven
Wonders of the Ancient World
Scroll down to find links to the 7 wonders. Links provide
date built, photo, location, and the history of the wonder. Provided
by Cable News Network (CNN).
Seven
Wonders of the Modern World
The American Society of Civil Engineers chose the 7 wonders
of the modern world and a description of each wonder is included. From
the University of Memphis.
Treasures
of the Sunken City
This Nova Online site, from PBS, depicts the underwater excavation of
the treasures off the coast of ancient Alexandria, including the Pharos
Lighthouse.
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June 26, 2012
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