Ancient / Classical History - By Category

Ancient Greece and Rome

The history, arts, social life, languages, wars, and myths of Greece and Rome, from the Mycenaean, Bronze, and Dark Ages, and from the archaic period through the fall of the Roman Empire.

China and Egypt

History, archaeology, and rulers of ancient Egypt. Economy, trade, the rulers, and technology of ancient China.

Gladiators & Warfare

Resources on ancient battles, wars, conflicts, weapons, and armor, as well as violent punishments and gladiators.

People, Places and Maps

Biographies of famous ancient people. Maps of ancient geographic areas of the world. Information on countries, empires, cities, and other places in the ancient world. Also information on ethnic and cultural groups.

Philosophy, Medicine and Science

Philosophy, Physics and Ethics.

Judaism and Christianity

Christianity began as an offshoot of Judaism, which itself developed in the ancient world alongside other, polytheistic religions. One factor that separated Judaism from its neighbors was the emphasis on one god, but there was also the Hebrew people's shared history and an important document that is known as the Bible. Here you'll read about Biblical history, ancient Judaism, and the early Church.

Latin and Greek

Resources on the languages of Latin and ancient Greek.

Poetry, Plays and Quotes

Resources on ancient literature and particularly the genres of poetry, history, tragedy, and comedy.

Homer - Troy, "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey"

While everything said about Homer is subject to debate, the popular opinion is that he was a blind bard who composed and recited The Iliad and The Odyssey a few hundred years after the events described.

Writing: Hieroglyphs, Cuneiform, Epigraphy & Scripts

Language, literature, dictionaries, documents, inscriptions, epigraphy, writing, and writing about writing in ancient Mediterranean countries, including the dead sea scrolls.

Law / Politics / Government / Economics

Resources on the law, government, politics, and economics of ancient societies, including the rise of democracy.

Starting Point to Learn About Ancient History and Classics

Basics, glossary, maps, and resources on classical literature. Includes material on ancient Greek and Roman poets and playwrights, and online texts in English and Latin.

Myth & Religion

Information on mythology, especially Greek mythology, and ancient religions, including polytheistic pagan religions.

Ancient Art, Archaeology and Architecture

Information on ancient architecture and ancient monuments, archaeology, and art.