History & People
The following site is designed to open up the world of ancient Greece to students of all levels. DR. J’S Illustrated Guide to Greece, IH, and other important things.
History for kids is particularly accesible site for both elementary and middle school students, providing an introduction to all aspects of Ancient Greek life as well as information on books and projects for both teachers and parents.
A delightful and informative interactive site provided by PBS is Greece: The Crucible of Civilization.
Students of Bronze age Greece will find that Mycenae and the Bronze Age of Greece: and Knossos and the Palaces of Crete valuable guides.
A page devoted to the people of ancient Sparta/Laconia Everything You’ve ever wanted to know about Sparta/Lakonia and moreInformation on Spartan history, poetry and archaeological sites.
Materials for the Study of Ancient Sparta provides links to various topics related to Spartan history and culture.
Spartan hoplites are brought to life by the Legio XIIII reenactment group at their site The Ancient Greeks
Learn about the history of some of the most famous ancient Greek cities including Sparta, Athens, Corinth, Thebes and more.
Greek Art and Archaeology is an excellent resource on Greek Terracottas, vases, coins, painting, architecture and also has a useful map of the Ancient Mediterranean World.
Ancient Greek Ceramics provides a brief but detailed tutorial on classical Greek pottery.
If you are looking for representations of Ancient Greek Female Costume this site is a quite useful.
Ancient Greek Military Technology offers a comprehensive overview of all aspects of Greek warfare on both land and sea
Ancient Greek ships provides an overview of Greek ships from the Neolithic period to Hellenistic and Roman periods.
How was a trireme built? discusses the design and functioning of the Greek trireme.
The Tieres or Trireme provides an exhaustive overview of the most famous of Ancient Greek warship
Super Galleys of the Hellenistic Age discusses the changes in Greek warship design during the Hellenistic period.
Warfare in Hellas provides a short but comprehensive overview of Greek military practice.
Phalanx and Hoplites is an excellent introduction into Classical Greek warfare.
Iphikrates and the Evolution of Hellenistic Infantry
discusses Iphikrates’ military reforms and their effect on 4th century BC warfare.
An excellent summary of the The Persian Wars is provided by Dr. Ellis L. Knox from Boise State University. A more detailed account of the conflict can be found under The Persian Wars by Livio C. Stecchini.
Ancient Greek Battles offers accounts of some of the most famous battles in Greek History including Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis and Plataea.
King Leonidas, The 300 Spartans and the Battle of Thermopylae- The Glory of Greece offers an extensive account of one of the most famous battles in Greek history.
The Persian Empire dominated the international political scene in the Eastern Mediterranean for the three hundred years from the mid sixth century until its conquet by Alexander of Macedonia. Persia’s influence was to be found not only in the foreign policies of the Greek states but frequently in their internal policies as well. The importance of the relationship between Greece and the Persian Empire at the height of the Classical period cannot be overemphasized. Persepolis and Ancient Iran provides quite useful information for students interested in learning more about the Persian Empire. Additional information about the Persian Empire is provided by theThe Persian Expedition and Achaemenid Persia: A History Resource and the musée achéménide.
Articles on ancient Persia provide further details regarding peoples and places in ancient Persia
The Behistun-inscription is a long text on Persian history, in which the Persian king Darius I commemorates his military victories.
Achaemenid Royal Inscriptions l reveal how the Persian rulers wished to be remembered by posterity.
The Dashing Persian Army provides information and illustrations of the armies of the Persian Achaemenid Empire. As does the Achaemenid Army and the Achaemenid Imperial Army. Readers can also learn about learn about the Immortals a Greek name for an elite regiment in the ancient Achaemenid empire. More specific information on the arms and armor of the Persian forces can be found at Achaemenid Military Equipments.
Greeks and Scythians discusses the role of Scythians in the Greek world
Alexander the Great provides quite a bit of information and large clear images.
The Alexander the Great, Project by John J.Popovic offers a highly detailed portrait of this most remarkable individual. Further information can also be found at Alexander the Great’s Home on the Web, while Alexander the Great on the Web offers a guide and annotated web directory to over 1000 sites devoted to Macedonia’s most famous son.
The army of Alexander the Great provides considerable detail about the organization of the Macedonian forces.
Macedonian Unit Organisations: Part 1 discusses the organization of Macedonian infantry forces.
Macedonian Unit Organisations: Part 2 discusses the organization of Macedonian cavalry forces.
Alexander’s Elephants Learn how Alexander came to acquire his war elephants, and what became of them under his Successors.
Arrian 4.4.6-7 and Macedonian combined-arms tactics against the Skythians uses Arrian’s account to discuss how Alexander the Great defeated the Skythians.
Infantry of the Successors discusses the evolution of Hellenistic Infantry in the period following the death of Alexander the Great.
Tarantine cavalry provides a detailed account of both the tactics and equipment of this type of Hellenistic cavalry.
Dynasties offers readers succinctly annotated geneologies for the Macedonian, Ptolemaic, Seleucid and Attalid royal houses.
The House of Ptolemy is an excellent aid for the study of the Ptolemaic (Macedonian-based Greek), Roman Imperial (Greco-Roman), and Byzantine rulers of Egypt based in Alexandria. The Hellenistic World Outside of the Ptolemaic Realms provides an overview of areas beyond the boundaries of Ptolemaic Egypt.
The Graeco-Roman Period: The Hellenists offers concise but detailed biographies of the Ptolemaic rulers of Egypt, while Ptolemaic Dynasty Affiliates provides access to genealogical diagrams for all families affiliated with the House of Ptolemy.
To learn even more about the Greek presence in Egypt visit Hellenic Alexandria.
The Seleucid dynasty and the Seleucid Empire (306 – c.150 BCE) provide information about the History, Numismatics, Epigraphy, Art and Archaeology of the Greek dynasty that arose from the ashes of Alexander’s Empire to rule over much of the Near East. As does The Seleukid Empire: An Online Sourcebook for the History, Numismatics, Epigraphy, Art and Archaeology of the Seleukid Empire.
