Greek Links

These links are very interactive and have excellent information. All were made by the British Museum. Exploring these sites will really bring Ancient Greece to life for you.

Daily Life – click on a topic to see pot decorations that have taught us about daily life. A good explanation of pot types, too.
Timelines – what happened when, created by the British Museum
Famous People – if your character is based on a real person, you may be listed here.
Sparta – click “explore” to see if you could make it in a Spartan agoge
Spartan and Athenian lives – Choose two characters and see how their lives compared.
The Greek Home – excellent, room by room look at the Greek home and household items.
Tour of Athens – click on different areas of the city to see what happens there.
A Typical Day – choose a person to follow through the day. Great information.
The Greek Gods – Artifacts show you information about the gods. Try out the magnifying glass for a closer look.
Build Your own Greek Temple – Herons, you wanted it. Here it is. Learn about architecture as you construct your own temple.
WAR! – click “Story” to find out more about our brave Spartans at Thermopolae, click “Challenge” to ram your trireme into the Spartan ships at Salamis
Greek Theater – Get a sense of the different parts of a Greek theater
Emory University Odyssey Online – a good overview of many elements of Greek life. A lot of text information but very well designed.

These links are from a variety of sources. They contain good information and are useful for research.

Greek Numbers – an interesting (if not too detailed) look at the Greek number system.
Useful Phrases – expand your Greek beyond “ou” and “nei” Amaze your friends and neighbors.
Greek Overview – well written, lots of information. This is not an easy text – try printing out a section and using a highlighter to find information.
Ancient Greek Dress – a slide show from the Metropolitan Museum of art that shows statues and vases that feature Greek clothing. Nice way to learn from primary sources.
Maps – good maps of Ancient Greece that were created in modern times.
Athens Map – know the names of the area you live in.
Close up Athens Map – the best map I’ve found to give you a feel for the buildings and the layout of the city. This is the one we are using in class.
Sparta Map – not from ancient times, but old.
Older Greek Map
3D Tour of Greek Acropolis
3D Tour of Athens