Ancient Greece and Rome
The focus of this site is the world around the ancient Mediterranean, especially the core areas of the classical world, ancient Greece and Rome. Here you'll find information on not just their history, but their arts, languages, and mythology from the archaic period through the fall of the Roman Empire.
- 101 Ancient History
- Ancient Greece (1158)
- Ancient Rome (1612)
- Death and Afterlife
- Democracy
- Famous Greeks and Romans (324)
- Greece vs. Rome
Facts About Ancient Greece
What we call Greece is known to its inhabitants as Hellas. The name "Greece" comes from the name the Romans applied to Hellas -- Graecia. While the people of ancient Hellas thought of themselves as Hellenes, the ancient Romans called them by the Latin word "Graeci" from which we get the word "Greek."
Facts About Italy
Basic information about the Italic peninsula on which the city of Rome was located and from which the Roman Empire radiated.
Comparisons Between Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome
Both Greece and Rome were ancient Mediterranean countries, and Rome copied much of the Greek culture, but Rome and Greece (especially Athens) were very different. Here are some of the areas of difference listing some of the basic points of comparison.
Greek and Roman Gods
Learn the names of the god with corresponding powers in the Greek and Roman pantheons.
Ancient Rome Study Questions
As you read about ancient Rome and the different periods, from the legendary, through the period of the Republic, and on to the Empire, keep these questions in mind.
Dates for Major Events in Ancient History
Time line of major events in the ancient history of the world. Most dates and events on the ancient history timeline are of political importance.
How do you spell ... ?
It's hard enough to look up words written using the Roman alphabet -- like English, but it becomes nearly impossible when they're spelled using other alphabets. Here are some tips.
Abbreviations for Classical Authors and Their Literature
A list of the abbreviations for classical works and authors with the full names spelled out.
Classical Abbreviations
Classical abbreviations from an online 1911 encyclopedia. The edition was scanned and not proofed, so there are errors.