It's All Greek To Me

	See what life was really like in ancient Greece. This site includes information on such topics of Greek daily life as: families, toys, pets, houses, food, clothing, hairstyles and schooling. There is also a section called "Meet Your Fellow Olympians," that tells you how you would behave if you were an Olympic athlete from Sparta, Athens, Corinth, Argos, or Megara. Greek Life
	Did Alexander the Great really tame a wild horse as a young boy? How did Pericles create one of the most magnificent cities in the ancient world? Here, you will find translations from the ancient writer Plutarch of fifteen stories of noteworthy ancient Greeks. Among others are included: Theseus - the slayer of the Minotaur, Plato – the student of Socrates, and even Plutarch himself. An added resource is the vocabulary guide for more difficult terms. Greek Heroes
Created as a supplement to the P.B.S. documentary series on ancient Greece, this site allows you to take “The Acropolis Experience,” which includes a virtual tour of the Acropolis. The timeline is an excellent start to any research exploration, including that of famous Greek figures. Worth visiting is the section, “The Greeks Interactive,” where you can try different scenarios to see what your life would be like if you were living in ancient Athens and listen to ancient Greek sounds to learn how to speak like the ancients. Ancient Greece Experience
It is amazing to think of all the wonderful contributions made by the ancient Greeks. From architecture to theater, the ancient Greeks left to our world many special gifts. At this site, a visitor can click on “The Cultural Map of Greece,” and then on a particular geographic area to reveal a map of ancient ruins in that region. Select a specific ruin and an informative page will appear with photographs and facts. Hellenic Culture
	Wouldn’t it be nice to travel in time back to the height of ancient Greek civilization? This site allows you to do just that. You can explore one of three Greek cities – Athens, Corinth or Olympia – and experience the challenges and successes faced by its inhabitants. Click on the Resources section to reveal primary sources from a variety of people, from the historian Thucydides to a playgoer anxiously waiting at the theater. Or, take advantage of the other useful tools, such as a glossary of terms and a timeline of key events. Landmarks of Ancient Greece
	Devoted to the “heroes, gods and monsters of Greek mythology,” this site is an outstanding tool in examining the stories and lives of ancient Greek mythology. Search the encyclopedia to find specific figures, click on the Heroes section to read some of the fabled adventures, and see the 12 Olympians at top their home on Mount Olympus. Some exciting features to this site are the ability to view some of the myths in Latin and a section where you can learn how ancient Greek mythology impacts our world today. Mythweb
Why are people so fascinated with Greece? asks this site. Greek culture has “influenced and inspired people for centuries.” This site aims to bring you that same inspiration with its engaging, visual and informative approach to teaching about ancient Greece. Topics of focus are: people, mythology, daily life, death & burial, writing and archaeology. Complimented with visuals from collections at the three sponsoring museums, you get a true look in to the life of the common ancient Greek. Added features are the puzzles and games throughout to challenge your knowledge and understanding of ancient Greek culture. Odyssey Online
Designed as a compilation of all digital resources available on ancient Greece, the Perseus Digital Library has an extensive selection of primary and secondary source material. This site is designed for university-level research, although the vast numbers of resources make this a worthwhile visit when investigating ancient Greece. An additional resource is the exhibit entitled, “The Ancient Olympics” where you can visit Olympia and read excerpts from ancient athletes. Perseus Project Online
Did you know that the ancient Greeks played the kithara, a very early kind of guitar? Or, did you know that men and women ate dinner in separate rooms? Here, you will find a valuable summary of major topics in the study of Ancient Greece. Some highlights are: geographic features, government, religion and roles of men, women and children. Voyage Back In Time

Web Page by Petra Lesbirel 3-25-03