Topics
Basic articles on topics in ancient history and classics.
A to Z Condensed What is On the Ancient Classical History Site
A list of the major or most basic topics on this Ancient / Classical History site.
A list of the major or most basic topics on this Ancient / Classical History site.
Myth Index
Lists of gods, encyclopedias, and entries on individual gods and goddesses from the mythologies of the world.
Lists of gods, encyclopedias, and entries on individual gods and goddesses from the mythologies of the world.
Dates for Major Events in Ancient History
Timeline of major events in the ancient history of the world. Most events are of political importance.
Timeline of major events in the ancient history of the world. Most events are of political importance.
Early Religion
We can only speculate about early religion. Neanderthals buried their dead with objects, presumably so they could be used in the afterlife. By the time mankind was banding together in cities or city-states, structures for the gods -- like temples -- dominated the landscape.
We can only speculate about early religion. Neanderthals buried their dead with objects, presumably so they could be used in the afterlife. By the time mankind was banding together in cities or city-states, structures for the gods -- like temples -- dominated the landscape.
Maps
The borders of ancient empires kept changing. Consulting these maps will help you figure out whether, in the period you're researching, the land was Roman, Greek, or something else.
The borders of ancient empires kept changing. Consulting these maps will help you figure out whether, in the period you're researching, the land was Roman, Greek, or something else.
Historical Accuracy in the Media - Top Picks
Forum members point out important points to consider when watching historical shows on television or reading historical fiction.
Forum members point out important points to consider when watching historical shows on television or reading historical fiction.
Plutarch for Boys and Girls
An edited version of the English translation of Plutarch's biographies of famous men, including those of Theseus, Romulus, Lycurgus, Solon, Themistocles, Camillus, Pericles, Demosthenes, Cicero, Alcibiades, Coriolanus, Aristides, Cimon, Pompey, Sylla (Sulla), Lucullus, Sertorius, Lysander, Cato, Pelopidas, Titus Flamininus, Alexander the Great and Caesar.
An edited version of the English translation of Plutarch's biographies of famous men, including those of Theseus, Romulus, Lycurgus, Solon, Themistocles, Camillus, Pericles, Demosthenes, Cicero, Alcibiades, Coriolanus, Aristides, Cimon, Pompey, Sylla (Sulla), Lucullus, Sertorius, Lysander, Cato, Pelopidas, Titus Flamininus, Alexander the Great and Caesar.