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Ancient History
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Ancient Americas 
 This exhibition "takes you on a journey through 13,000 years of human ingenuity and achievement in the western hemisphere, where hundreds of diverse societies thrived long before the arrival of Europeans." Features an exhibition overview, a FAQ about culture and the Americas, essays (about topics such as the Ice Age), interactive features, links to related collections, educational resources (including a glossary and reading materials), and more. From the Field Museum, Chicago. http://www.fieldmuseum.org/ancientamericas/ Topics: Archaeology, History Last updated Mar 25, 2008 The Ancient Egypt Web Site
Explores "more than 3,000 years of Ancient Egyptian history, from the end of prehistory at around 3,000 BC to the closing of the last Egyptian temple in 535/537 AD." Contains a timeline; maps and photographs of monuments; information on Middle-Egyptian grammar and the royal titulary of the Egyptian Pharaohs; a browsable list of people, places, and things; a bibliography; and links. Created by a Belgian Egyptologist. http://www.ancient-egypt.org/ Topics: Archaeology, Architecture, History, History By Place, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Aug 25, 2004 The Ancient Egyptian Culture Exhibit
This site provides a glimpse into ancient Egypt. Topics cover daily life, art, the military, architecture, hieroglyphs, religion, government, maps, history (including a timeline), and archaeology. Features a bibliography and related links. From the EMuseum at Minnesota State University, Mankato. http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/egypt/ Topics: Archaeology, History, History By Place Last updated Feb 9, 2004 Archaeological Site Photography
Dozens of photos taken between 1973 and 1990 of archaeological sites relating to ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt. Includes maps of sites and browsable lists of locations such as Babylon, Ur, Giza, and Luxor. From the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago. http://oi.uchicago.edu/research/lab/photos/ Topics: Archaeology, Photograph Collections: History Last updated Feb 9, 2007 Archaeology of Oregon
"This volume presents a synthesis of the information available concerning the prehistory of Oregon. The Bureau of Land Management publishes this study as a part of its 'Adventures in the Past' public outreach effort and in recognition of its responsibility to make information gained through its Cultural Resources Management Program available to scholars and to the general public." http://www.blm.gov/or/resources/heritage/cularcheooregon.php Topics: Archaeology, U.S. History By Place Last updated May 19, 2009 The Bosnia-Atlantis Connection
This April 2006 commentary argues against the possibility that mounds located in Bosnia are actually the world's oldest and largest pyramids. Includes background about "Semir (Sam) Osmanagic, a Houston-based Bosnian-American contractor [who] first saw the hills he believes to be pyramids last spring," and his book "The World of the Maya." Includes a link to Osmanagic's website about his excavations in Bosnia. From the Archaeological Institute of America. http://www.archaeology.org/online/features/osmanagic/ Topics: Archaeology Last updated May 17, 2006 The British Museum: Ancient Egypt
Information about Egyptian life, geography, gods and goddesses, mummification, pharaohs, pyramids, temples, time, trades, and writing. Each section includes a story, a nonlinear presentation of information ("Explore"), and an activity to develop analytical, mathematical, and observational skills within the context of the chosen topic. "Staff Room" offers resources for teachers. From the British Museum. http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html Topics: Archaeology, Architecture, History, History By Place Last updated Feb 16, 2006 The British Museum: Ancient India
This site, designed for teachers and students, presents information about ancient India through the use of objects from the British Museum's collection. Topics include geography, the Buddha, the growth of civilization around the Indus Valley, ancient writing and scripts, how time was kept in ancient India, and the evolution of early Hinduism and its gods and goddesses. This site includes illustrated essays, stories, timelines, maps, and interactive features. http://www.ancientindia.co.uk/ Topics: Archaeology, History, History By Place Last updated Jan 19, 2004 The Christian Catacombs of Rome
A history of the Roman catacombs, discussion of their importance, notes on Christian symbols from the period, a map, and more. The site is available in several languages. http://www.catacombe.roma.it/ Topics: Archaeology, Christianity, History, History By Place Last updated Apr 26, 2004 City of David
Take a virtual tour of Jerusalem's Old City and see the archaeological sites, panoramic photos of the city, and a timeline showing its history. The site also has a virtual model of the temple built by King Solomon, facts about the new city, and information for tourists. Available in several languages. From the nonprofit organization "dedicated to the preservation and development of the Biblical City of David and its environs." http://cityofdavid.org.il Topics: Archaeology, History, Photograph Collections: History Last updated Mar 11, 2009 Collapse: Why Do Civilizations Fall?
A site that explores the decline of four ancient civilizations: the Maya, the early civilization of Mesopotamia, Chaco Canyon (the Anasazi of the Southwestern United States), and the Mali and Songhai of western Africa. The methods used by archaeologists to understand why these particular civilizations collapsed are also presented. From Annenberg Media. http://www.learner.org/interactives/collapse/ Topics: Archaeology, History, Native Americans Last updated Dec 9, 2007 Digital Karnak
Website devoted to the ancient Egyptian temple of the god Amun in Karnak (near modern day Luxor, Egypt). Features a "timemap" showing the development of the temple complex (view by date or by pharaoh or other leader), video animations of the temple model, modern video footage of Karnak and Luxor, photos, and instructional texts on topics such as daily ritual, architectural features, and construction methods. From the University of California, Los Angeles. http://dlib.etc.ucla.edu/projects/Karnak/ Topics: Archaeology, Architecture Last updated Apr 24, 2009 Digital Roman Forum
Maps and panoramic and detailed views of a digital model of the Roman Forum as it appeared in late antiquity (June 21, 400 A.D). Also includes modern views of the sites, "documentation for the archaeological evidence and theories utilized to create the model" (such as texts from Ovid and Plutarch), and basic information about the individual features. From the Cultural Virtual Reality Laboratory (CVRLab), University of California, Los Angeles. http://dlib.etc.ucla.edu/projects/Forum/ Topics: Archaeology, History By Place Last updated May 14, 2007 Diotima: Materials for the Study of Women and Gender in the Ancient World
According to Plato's "Symposium," Socrates learned about Eros from a woman named Diotima. The visitor to this site can learn about this and other topics related to the ancient world. The focus is on women and gender issues among Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and other ancient cultures. While scholarly, Diotima has much for the nonspecialist: a bibliography and links to full-text articles, databases, images, and other sites. Searchable. http://www.stoa.org/diotima/ Topics: Archaeology, History, Philosophy, Women Last updated Feb 20, 2005 Egyptians
Explores ancient Egyptian history through articles, images, and interactive media. Articles include The Decipherment of Hieroglyphs and Careers for Women in Ancient Egypt . Features embalming and pyramid building games, a timeline (covering kingdoms, pharaohs, dynasties, and main events), and image galleries. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/ Topics: Archaeology, History, History By Place Last updated May 20, 2003 Internet Ancient History Sourcebook
The goal of this ancient history resource "is to provide and organize texts for use in classroom situations. Links to the larger online collections are provided for those who want to explore further." Browse topics such as human origins, Mesopotamia, the Hellenistic world, Greece, Rome, and late antiquity. Edited by a historian. http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/asbook.html Topics: Archaeology, History Last updated Feb 28, 2007 King Tut's Face Unveiled to World
This November 2007 article describes how "the face of Egypt's most famous ancient ruler, King Tutankhamun, has been put on public display for the first time." Includes photos of a reconstruction of Tut's face and of Tut's skull, and photos and a video clip of the removal of Tut's mummy from its sarcophagus. Also discusses how King Tut may have died. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7077423.stm Topics: Archaeology, History, History By Place Last updated Nov 14, 2007 KingTutOne.com
Good introductory Web site on ancient Egypt, including pharaohs, clip art, pyramids, queens, King Tut, mummies, art, religion, gods, hieroglyphs, societies, and the Sphinx. Each topic has extended essays and further links. Searchable and browsable, with a mailing list for new and updated scripts, a message board, and a virtual postcard link. http://www.kingtutone.com/ Topics: Archaeology, Heads of State, History, History By Place Last updated Aug 27, 2002 Life in Ancient Egypt
This exhibit explores life in ancient Egypt, looking at their natural world, gods and religion, and funerary customs. An understanding of their artifacts provides glimpses into their daily life. Included are a timeline and many images. From the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. http://www.carnegiemnh.org/exhibitions/egypt/index.htm Topics: Archaeology, History, History By Place Last updated Aug 21, 2009 Mysteries of Egypt
Information about ancient Egyptian civilization, including geography, architecture, government, writing, religion, daily life (food, shelter, transportation, trades and crafts, clothing and adornment), and sciences. There is also information about the female ruler Hatshepsut as well as Tutankhamun, along with a virtual tour of his tomb. A teacher's guide, bibliography, and related sites are also provided. Also available in French. From the Canadian Museum of Civilization. http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/exhibitions/civil/egypt/egypt_e.shtml Topics: Archaeology, History, History By Place, Museums Last updated Nov 4, 2008 Mysterious Places
Contains information and virtual tours of Easter Island, Chichen Itza, Mali, and other mysterious places. http://www.mysteriousplaces.com/ Topics: Archaeology, History Last updated Aug 7, 2005 Odyssey Online
This site explores ancient Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultures by looking at the people, myths, daily life, death, burial, writing, and archaeology. It is suitable for younger students and includes resources for students and teachers as well as related Web sites. http://carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/ Topics: Archaeology, History, Literary Movements and Periods Last updated Nov 3, 2001 The Perseus Digital Library
The core of this "evolving digital library" "covers the history, literature and culture of the Greco-Roman world" and the project expects to cover "other subjects within the humanities and beyond." Includes reference works such as encyclopedias, grammars, and dictionaries as well as primary sources such as original texts, images, first-person narratives, and diaries. The Perseus Project is located in the Department of Classics at Tufts University. http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/ Topics: Archaeology, History, History By Place, Literary Movements and Periods, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History Last updated Mar 23, 2008 Roman Emperors (De Imperatoribus Romanis)
Find biographical information on the rulers of ancient Rome. Included is a catalog with images of Roman coins that were issued with visages of the rulers and family members. There are also maps, including one for the city of Rome, topographical maps of selected portions of the ancient world, and of Europe dating from 1 A.D. through 1300 A.D. There is a battle index with a brief description and related maps. Stemmata (family trees) for many of the rulers are accessible through the Imperial Index . http://www.roman-emperors.org/ Topics: Archaeology, Heads of State, History, History By Place, Notable People: Government Last updated Jul 27, 2005 Rome: From Republic to Empire
This site includes brief information on a wide range of topics about Rome's history, culture, and civilization. Included are slavery, Roman nomenclature, government, clothing, social classes, Roman baths, gladiator games, chariot racing, and more. Images are also provided. Additionally, there are related print and Internet resources. http://www.vroma.org/~bmcmanus/romanpages.html Topics: Archaeology, Architecture, History, History By Place, Labor Last updated Aug 21, 2000 Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Digital Collection
"In 1540 Antonio Lafreri began publishing images that depicted major monuments and antiquities in Rome. Collections of these prints came to be known as the Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae, the 'Mirror of Roman Magnificence.'" This site provides digital versions of the prints (with the ability to zoom in to the high-resolution images), virtual itineraries introduced by subject scholars, and links to other relevant digital collections. From the University of Chicago Library. http://speculum.lib.uchicago.edu/ Topics: Archaeology, History By Place Last updated May 12, 2008 Theban Mapping Project (TMP)
This website gives an overview of Egyptian history and archaeology and tours of major monuments and tombs. Includes thousands of images, an interactive atlas of tomb mappings, dozens of narrated tours, a three-dimensional exploration of a tomb, and more. Searchable. http://www.thebanmappingproject.com/ Topics: Archaeology, Death & Dying, History, History By Place Last updated Jul 21, 2005 UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology (UEE) : Open Version
This website provides an encyclopedia on ancient Egyptian history and culture with peer-reviewed articles from the world's leading Egyptologists, archaeologists, linguists, art historians, geologists, and others. Topics include scarabs, Osiris and the deceased, famine, and cordage production. Search, or browse papers by year. The articles are in English, each with an abstract in Arabic. From the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, University of California, Los Angeles. http://repositories.cdlib.org/nelc/uee/ Topics: Archaeology, History By Place Last updated May 8, 2009 |
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