Antiquity

History of the Near East and the Mediterranean world, including Egypt, prior to the concept of Europe as distinct from Africa and Asia (which arose in the fourth or fifth century AD).

Resources in this category:

About.com: Ancient/Classical History
http://ancienthistory.about.com/

An Internet guide to ancient and classical history, with feature articles, Website links, and discussion forums. Covers ancient history in Asia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Near East. Topics covered include daily life, economics, religion, language, law, weapons & war, medicine, philosophy, science, and archaeology.

ABZU: Guide to Resources for the Study of the Ancient Near East
http://www.etana.org/abzu/

"Abzu is an experimental guide to the rapidly increasing and widely distributed data relevant to the study and public presentation of the Ancient Near East via the Internet." There are a variety of organizational indexes available, including author, institutional affiliation, subject/topic, region, and material type.

Alexander the Great on the Web
http://www.isidore-of-seville.com/Alexanderama.html

Guide and annotated web directory to information on the Macedonian conqueror, with over 1,000 entries. Also has thumbnails and links to over 200 images of Alexander from ancient to modern times.

Ancient Divination and Astrology on the Web
http://www.isidore-of-seville.com/astdiv/

An organized, annotated set of more than 150 links to reliable information about ancient (primarily Greek and Roman) astrology and divination. Designed to provide an alternative to pages by modern practitioners who tend to misrepresent ancient evidence in favor of false continuity and simplicity.

Ancient Egypt: the Mythology
http://www.egyptianmyths.net/

"Ancient Egypt: the Mythology is a web site dedicated to supplying information about the religious beliefs of ancient Egypt." The site also provides information on the land and culture of ancient Egypt, a chronology of its history, FAQs section, links, as well as detailed information on Egypt's deities.

Ancient Manuscripts from the Desert Libraries of Timbuktu
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/mali/

"Dating from the 16th to the 18th centuries, the ancient manuscripts presented in this exhibition cover every aspect of human endeavor and are indicative of the high level of civilization attained by West Africans during the middle ages."

Ancient Rome
http://www.teacheroz.com/romans.htm

A collection of links, timelines, maps, glossaries and all you want to know about ancient Rome.

Arild Hauge's Runes and Viking Page
http://www.arild-hauge.com/eindex.htm

Brief introductions to Norse/Germanic runes and the people who used them.

The Asclepion
http://www.indiana.edu/~ancmed/intro.HTM

A page devoted to the study of ancient medicine, designed to be an internet source that presents the study of ancient medicine in a manner that is both accessible and useful to the general public and to students in the history of medicine courses at Indiana University Bloomington.

Capitolium.org
http://www.capitolium.org/

An official source of information on the archaelogical site of the Imperial Fora (forums) in Rome. A close look at the civilization of ancient Rome, including information about the emperors and daily life. Includes a virtual tour.

The Christian Catacombs of Rome
http://www.catacombe.roma.it/

"This site is intended for people who wish to deepen their knowledge of the Christian Catacombs of Rome and of the Church history in its origins. The site provides extensive material, in separate sections, dealing with this fascinating and largely unknown topic." Available in English, Italian, German, Polish, French, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, and Korean.

The Complete Petra
http://www.isidore-of-seville.com/petra/

Comprehensive web directory and guide to the ancient city of Petra, located in present-day Jordan. Contains history, archaeology, images, travel journals and much more.

De Imperatoribus Romanis: An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Emperors
http://www.roman-emperors.org/

Online encyclopedia of the rulers of Rome. In the Latin West, rulers were known as Princeps, Imperator and Augustus; in the Greek East they were known as Basileus and Augustus. Has short biographical essays of all the Roman emperors from the accession of the Emperor Augustus to the death of the Emperor Constantine XI Palaeologus. "Each essay on this site, which is peer reviewed, is written by a scholar and is accompanied by a bibliography, illustrations, and footnotes."

Digital Egypt for Universities
http://www.digitalegypt.ucl.ac.uk/Welcome.html

A learning and teaching resource for higher education aimed to assist teaching across all disciplines. Contains 3000 pages created by Wolfram Grajetzki; 300 pages by Stephen Quirke and invited contributors; 3d reconstructions of 14 archaeological sites by Narushige Shiode.

Diotima
http://www.stoa.org/diotima/

"Diotima serves as an interdisciplinary resource for anyone interested in patterns of gender around the ancient Mediterranean and as a forum for collaboration among instructors who teach courses about women and gender in the ancient world." Contains extensive searchable bibliographies on various subjects, essays, suggestions for course materials, and a Biblical Studies resources page.

Exploring Ancient World Cultures
http://eawc.evansville.edu/

Online course supplement for students and teachers of the ancient and medieval worlds, featuring its own essays and primary texts. Covers eight areas of interest: "The Near East, India, Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, Early Islam and Medieval Europe". Associate site of the Argos Project (http://argos.evansville.edu/about.htm).

The Forum Romanum
http://intranet.grundel.nl/thinkquest/

This award winning site was created by three high school students from the Netherlands. It covers information on the Roman Forum as well as interesting facts on Roman history and religion. The site provides biographical information on ancient Roman figures as well as covering aspects of daily life. It also provides users with a short quiz and anecdotal stories." At this web site you find a description of the Roman Forum between 100 BC and 100 AD. The Roman Forum was the centre of ancient Rome. At this web site the Forum is the centre of exploration. It will be the starting point for a great variety of wanderings. Many interesting aspects of Rome and its inhabitants can be met. Descriptions and views of many historic buildings can be found."

Greek Civilization for Middle Schoolers
http://www.historyforkids.org/

"These pages have been designed by Portland State sophomores primarily for the use of middle school students (ages 11-14) investigating Greek civilization of the Classical period. They include appropriate information and maps, links to other relevant sites on the World Wide Web, and suggestions for further reading."

Greek Costume Through the Centuries
http://www.annaswebart.com/culture/costhistory/

Information on and pictures of Greek costume from Minoan times until the 1800s, including a short mention of Roman fashions.

Herodotus on the Web
http://www.isidore-of-seville.com/herodotus/

Annotated web directory to information on the Greek historian Herodotus. Includes guides to essays, texts and translations, images etc.

The Influence of Roman Engineering and Architecture
http://www.arch.mcgill.ca/prof/sijpkes/arch304/winter2001/cs...

An article on the effect Roman engineering (particularly of roads and water) had on its conquests and neighbors.

Interactive Ancient Mediterranean
http://iam.classics.unc.edu/

"IAM is an on-line atlas of the ancient Mediterranean world designed to serve the needs and interests of students and teachers in high school, community college and university courses in classics, ancient history,geography, archaeology and related fields."

Life in Ancient Egypt
http://www.carnegiemnh.org/exhibits/egypt/guide.htm

Carnegie Museum of Natural History exhibition on ancient Egypt. Pick from several categories including Daily Life, Gods and Religion, and Funerary Customs to tour the virtual gallery of artifacts, maps, and general information. You can also select a "guided tour" option to browse the collection.

Livius: Articles On Ancient History
http://www.livius.org/

A collection of articles on classical and other ancient history. Also includes photographs and articles on recent Dutch history.

The Origins and Ancient History of Wine
http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/exhibits/online_exhibits/win...

The history of wine and its effects on the cultures that used it.

Perseus Digital Library: Classics Collection
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/cache/perscoll_Greco-Roman.html

Primary and secondary sources for the study of Ancient Greece and Rome, including texts and images. "The library's materials include ancient texts and translations, philological tools, maps, extensively illustrated art catalogs, and secondary essays on topics like vase painting. A collaborative team from a number of academic institutions has worked together to amass Perseus materials. Over 70 museums have shared pictures of their art objects." Searchable.

Plato and His Dialogues
http://plato-dialogues.org/

Resource dedicated to the life and work of Greek philosopher Plato. Site includes a biography, listing of works, and links to dialogues on the Web.

The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt
http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2002/egypt/index.htm#about

This online exhibit includes a virtual tour inside a full-scale tomb, the exhibition film, and multimedia slideshows of specific objects. To use these multimedia resources, you must have QuickTime or RealPlayer installed on your computer.

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
http://ce.eng.usf.edu/pharos/wonders/

A compact list of the seven wonders of the ancient world with images and historical background information.

Stone Pages
http://www.stonepages.com/

"Stone circles, dolmens, standing stones, cairns, barrows and hillforts: welcome to the first and most comprehensive online guide to European megaliths and other ancient sites." Megaliths and monuments of France, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and Italy. Text descriptions and images of hundreds of sites, glossary of megalith-related terminology, and QTVR tours of 26 megalith sites. Diary and images of guided tours through ancient Scotland and Apulia, along with a megalith site-by-site rating for tourists.

Theoi Project Guide to Gods, Spirits and Monsters of Greek Mythology
http://www.theoi.com/

The THEOI Project web site is a comprehensive collection of encyclopedia articles, maps, galleries, and guides for learning about Greek mythology. In particular, this site focuses on ancient Greek gods, spirits, and monsters.

Virtual Catalog of Roman Coins
http://vcrc.austincollege.edu/

A website created for students, teachers, and other enthusiasts to explore the world of Roman coinage. A searchable catalog allows users to browse photographs and descriptions of coins dating from 326-31 B.C. Coins are also collected according to issuing emperor.

Worlds Intertwined: The Etruscan World
http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/worlds_intertwined/etruscan/...

Virtual gallery from the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The Etruscans were a great pre-Roman civilization in Italy, and the museum has a very fine collection of Etruscan artifacts.