Ancient history is the study of significant cultural and political events from the beginning of human history until the Early Middle Ages. The goal of the modern day critical ancient historian is objectivity.
The term classical antiquity is often used to refer to ancient history since the beginning of ancient Greek history in about 776 BC. This coincides roughly with the traditional date of the founding of Rome in 753 BC, the beginning of the history of ancient Rome.
Although the ending date of ancient history is disputed, currently most Western scholars use the fall of the Western Roman Empire in AD 476 as the end of ancient European history.
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Amsterdam History Projects - Offers homework help for studies on Early Humans, Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, Vikings, Celts, Maoris, Incas and Mayas.
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Ancient Inventions from Smith College Museum - A list of ancient inventions and who invented them.
Ancient Civilizations - An overview of several civilizations, include the Maya, Vikings, and Mongols.
Ancient Civilizations and Lost Cities - Provides illustrated articles about the Sumerians of Mesopotamia, the historical Eliki, the Coliseum of ancient Rome, and Pompeii.
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Ancient Civilizations Museum on the Web - Presented by the William Penn Charter School Sixth Grade, this multimedia presentation explores the ancient civilizations of China, Canaan, India, Mesopotamia, Maya and early Africa.
Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome - A simple introduction to the wars and leaders of these great nations.
Meta Description: [ Home page for the Ancient History section of Skip Knox's History of Western Civilization course ]
Celtic Projects and Internet Resources - Sixth-grade students' projects and reviewed links about the ancient Celts.
Collapse: Why Do Civilizations Fall? - Explore the fall of civilizations in ancient Maya, Mesopotamia, Anasazi, and the medieval African empires of Mali and Songhai. Learn about the archeological concepts of interpreting evidence and dating artifacts. Search for clues in activity site.
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Daily Life in Ancient Civilizations - Learn about daily life in ancient China, Egypt, Greece, Rome and India. Includes sections on Taoism, tall tales from ancient Egypt, the Olympics, the mysterious Indus Valley, and ancient inventions.
Egypt and the Ancient Near East - Directory of web resources from the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago. Includes links for students and teachers.
Exploring Ancient World Cultures - Guide to web resources on ancient Egypt, India, China, Greece, and Rome.
Indus and Huang River Valleys - Includes articles and photos about economics and religion of these two civilizations.
Just for Kids! Antiquity on the Web - Collection of links to sites about the ancient world.
Mayan Kids Interactive - Teaches about Mayan civilization through pictures, text, and games.
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Mysteries of the Ancient East - A look at China, Egypt and Rome as they were 2000 years ago. Includes information on art, beliefs, food, history, and inventions of these ancient cultures.
Odyssey Online - Information, games and activities for The Near East (West Asia), Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Africa.
Pages through the Ages - Created by 5th-graders at Oak View Elementary School in Fairfax, Virginia, this site explores the geography, government, daily life, religion and technology of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome.
Ramesses I: The Search for the Lost Pharaoh - The Egyptian mummy believed to be that of Ramesses I. A biography of the pharaoh, history of the mummy, the physical evidence supporting its identification, and its repatriation to Egypt in October 2003.
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - Can you name the seven wonders? Easy and fun. From CNN interactive.
The Ancient World - Learn about early history from around 4,000 B.C. to 500 A.D. in the Middle East, Indus Valley, China, the Americas, Egypt, Greece and Rome. Includes photos of cultural artifacts.
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The Perseus Project - An evolving digital library of resources for the study of the ancient world, including archaeology, atlas, texts and translations.
The Prehistoric Archaeology of the Aegean - Lessons from Dartmouth College covering Aegean Civilization from the Paleolithic period through the end of the Minoan Palatial era in the twelfth century B.C.
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - Answers frequently asked questions about the seven wonders including why just seven, who picked them, and what is the difference between the seven wonders and the seven ancient wonders.
Voyage Back in Time to Ancient Greece and Rome - Geography, government, agriculture, architecture, music, art, religion, sports, and roles of men, women, and children.
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