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     Ancient China

   Ancient China--Connects you to the best of art, daily life, maps, pictures,     and research on Ancient China.
   Ancient China--Chinese civilization began along the Yangtze River and grew into one of the world's most powerful yet inward societies. Learn how by visiting these links.
   China's Vast History--Starts with the prehistory of China and goes through the various dynasties.  Includes information on the history during World War II through Mao's successors.
   Chinese Collection--A wealth of links to the various dynasties, and historical periods in Chinese history.
   Condensed China--Condensed China is an excellent overview of the history of the country.
   Daily Life In Ancient China--Learn about Taoism, explore daily life in 4 different Chinese dynasties. meet weird emperors like Hu the Tiger, and read things written in B.C. times! However, if you are in a hurry, just click on the Cheat Sheet, for a very quick look at 11,000 years of ancient Chinese history!
   Dynasty Maps--Ancient maps of China from the Neolietic Age more than 5000 years ago, to the establishment of People's Republic of China in 1949.  Also available are China city maps, China provincial map, Silk road map, and map of Chang'an in Sui and Tang Dynasties
   Empires Past--Comprehensive resource of information about The Ancient China civilization including the society, government, religion, arts, science, agriculture, architecture, hieroglyphics, and military, rulers.   A game section features a fun, interactive adventure through various ancient empires. There is also a 3-D movie! 
   History Of China--China's history from the ancient dynasties to the People's Republic with an easy to follow timeline.
   The Imperial Era --Here you can visit sections for information about a particular dynasty.
 
   Library Of Chinese Religion, History And Culture --"This site introduces you to Chinese beliefs and practices including Feng Shui, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, herbal medicine, and acupuncture, martial arts and more. There is also information on Chinese dynastic history and mythology."
 
   NOVA Online - Mysterious Mummies Of China--"Get "wrapped up" in this site that peers back in history for a view of a perfectly preserved 3,000- year-old mummy and examines the science of mummification and the evolution of modern language."
   Silk Road---"The story of one of the world's oldest and most historically important trade routes and its influences on the culture of China, Central Asia, and the West."     
   Maps Of The Silk Road-     Silk Road Encounters--Explore diverse but interrelated topics on trade, geography, history, art, music and religion all of which was offered on the Silk Road. Go down to Background Essays     Silk Road--Encarta article on the Silk Road containing information on the Development of the Silk Road ; The Route; Caravans and Trade; Spread of Religion and Art; Height and Decline of the Silk Road; The Silk Road Today.      Silk Road--Wikipedia article with many links within text to further information.       Art Of The Silk Road--Experience the art religion, trade, and culture of the Silk Road.   Silk Road
 
   Timeline Of Chinese Dynasties--Goes through the Quing dynasty with many links for each dynasty available. More.
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   Ancient Egypt  

   Absolute Egyptology--"Ancient Egypt from the oldest times through the Middle Kingdom."
   Ancient Egypt-- "Learn about everyday life in ancient Egypt. This site contains information, folk tales, games and activities, and lots of links."
 
   Ancient Egypt--Connects you to the best of art, biographies, daily life, maps, pictures, and research on Ancient Egypt.   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.
 
   Ancient Egypt--The Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Pharaohs, Cleopatra, Alexandria--all these things come alive in this study of the ancient civilization along the Nile.      Ancient Egypt--Some very good sites here, especially on daily life in ancient Egypt. Menu is at the top of page in blue.    Ancient Egypt--Basic information on Gods and Goddesses, hieroglyphics, mummies, pharaohs, and pyramids and tombs.
 
   Ancient Egypt--Divided into ten ‘chapters' which address themes or topics relevant to ancient Egypt.  Each chapter contains a ‘Doormat' page, which is an atmospheric introductory page to the chapter. Within each ‘chapter' there are three sections: ‘Story', ‘Explore' and ‘Challenge'.  This is a very cool site!      Ancient Egypt--Lots of links to all sorts of ancient Egypt topics.  A great starting point.
 
   Ancient Egypt Sites--Internet resources on topics from collections to religion, mummification, tombs and history.     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."     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.
    Egypt And The Ancient Near East--Web resources for almost any information you need.     Ancient Egypt Hotlink     National Geographic Egypt Links
 
   Ancient Egypt:  The Eternal Voice--"In this exhibition, the ancient Egyptians still speak to us through passages taken from their writings and through the many objects they left behind. A fine collection of both original objects and some replicas which complement them are arranged in this gallery by subject categories such as history, daily life, religion, and writing."
 
   Ancient Egyptian Costume Links--Everything you would want to know about Egyptian dress, cosmetics,  jewelry and hairstyles.     Ancient Egyptian    Clothing--About ancient Egyptian clothing and fashion.     Egyptian Clothing
   Ancient Egyptian History--"Developed by a teacher, this site offers pages on the pharaohs, tombs, mummies, pyramids, sculptures, hieroglyphics, gods, clothing, daily life, and practically everything else relating to ancient Egypt."
 
   Ancient Egyptian Virtual Temple--A comprehensive site with a lot of information--history, architecture, culture, mummies, etc.   Very colorful graphics and well laid out format.      The Temples Of Ancient Egypt--Terrific site with information on the many temples in Egypt.  Skim down toward the bottom for a complete list with links to sites on the specific temple and chapel.   Egypt  Temples And Tombs--Photos of ancient Egypt pyramids and temples. Pictures and history of the Egyptian Pyramids at Giza, ancient temples of Luxor, Karnak, Abu Simbel, and Valley of the Kings.
   Daily Life In Ancient Egypt--"Do you know what the ancient Egyptians believed would cure a toothache? Find out here! Read some Egyptian Tall Tales, and an original story about Ancient Egyptian Daily Life. Explore "Deep in the Tombs of Egypt", where you can watch a short movie about mummies, learn to draw like an Egyptian, share Rosetta Stone's Pharaoh Adventure, and more! If you're in a hurry, use the cheat sheet to find just what you need!"      Egypt: Daily Life--This is an article about everyday life in Ancient Egypt. "The information provided covers such things as family life, marriage, cooking, housing and furniture.    
   Daily Life In Ancient Egypt--Great information on all kinds of topics ranging from farming tools, sanitation, furniture, hairstyles, hieroglyphics, astronomy and lots more.
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   Egypt Antiquities Information Presented By Tour Egypt: Official Site Of The  Ministry Of Tourism, Egypt--Pyramids, pharaohs, dynasties, and more about Egypt at this site. Use it to learn more online or just get what you need for that report.
   Egypt: Secrets Of An Ancient World--Excellent site by National Geographic to find information on pyramids, mummies, and  news stories.
 
   Egypt Search--"From religion to science, this site makes it possible for you to find anything that you need related to Egypt—past and present. If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, then it probably doesn’t exist!"
 
   Egypt WWW Index--Links to information on Egypt including information on foods, education, sports and more.
 
   Egyptians--"Around 5000 years ago the ancient Egyptians established an extraordinary and enduring civilization. Enter their world".
 
   Egyptian Foods--Links to many food sites.
   Egyptian Games--Egyptians were hard workers, but they also had lots of playtime for board games and toys.     Terry's Egyptian Page - Games--This page lists games with an Egyptian theme written in Javascript and playable online.      Ancient Egyptian Games     Ancient Egyptian Sports--Many of today's sports were practiced by the Ancient Egyptians, who set the rules and regulations for them?
 
   Egyptian Gods--List of Egyptian Gods with brief information for each.    
 
   Egyptian Kings--Brief biographies of Egyptian kings from 2920 BC to 565 AD.
   Egyptians--Find lots of links from history to mummy sites.
   Near Eastern And Egyptian Law--Ancient legal documents, readings in ancient law and Herodotus on the laws of the Persians.
 
   Egyptian Project 1--A very comprehensive site where you can learn about the history of Egypt, its kingdoms, religion, geography, social structure and daily life.
   Egyptian Royal Tombs Of The New Kingdom--"Planning on robbing a tomb? Well make sure you have a map! This site has plans for all the major tombs and information about each of the former occupants."  see also:  Chihuahua   Tutankhamun
 
   Egypt's Golden Empire--Excellent site by KCTS with an interactive timeline and Flash Egyptian Experience.  Be sure to click on the masks above to learn about the pharaohs that made Egypt the greatest nation in the ancient World.
   Empires Past--Comprehensive resource of information about The Ancient Egypt civilization including the culture, the language, and the people. A game section features a fun, interactive adventure through various ancient empires. There is also a 3-D movie!
   Guardian’s Egypt--Take a cyber journey through Egypt’s pyramids and monuments.

   Hatshepsut: The Queen Who Would Be King--Hatshepsut was an 18th-dynasty pharaoh who was one of the handful of female rulers in Ancient Egypt. Her reign was the longest of all the female pharaohs, and her funerary temple still stands as a tribute to her incredible rise to power.   Learn all about her here!   Hatshepsut-- The far thinking woman Pharaoh sends trading ships on ocean voyages.. one page text about her economic ventures.  

   Historical Biographies--List of links to famous Egyptians.
   History Of Egypt--A rather extensive source which gives prehistory information, as well as information on the various dynasties and periods.  The link to upper Egyptian neolithic and predynastic religion and rulers at the top of the page is worth checking out.
   Hieroglyphs--Description of Ancient Egyptian writing, and Egyptian numerals and how they work.  A print sampler link is provided which will allow you to print five templates from the Ancient Egypt Print Studio for free.  The sampler includes a poster, bookmark, door hanger, notepaper and a 3D pyramid model.     Egyptian Hieroglyphics--Type a letter or a sentence and have it translated into hieroglyphics. Learn about hieroglyphics while having fun!   Egyptian Numerals      Writing With Hieroglypics      Hieroglypics
   The Boy King Returns: Tutankhamun And The Golden Age Of The Pharaohs--

"Learn about the new King Tut exhibition opening in June 2005 that will tour U.S. museums for 27 months, [and] view a gallery of artifacts on display." The "Unraveling the Mysteries" section includes images of Tut's tomb, CT scan imagery of the interior of the King Tut mummy, and images of the many layers of shrines and coffins in which King Tut was entombed. Also includes links to related articles. From the National Geographic Society.     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.
   Kings And Queens Of Egypt--Information on the royalty of Egypt from the Old Kingdom to the last great Pharaoh - Rameses III .
 
   Life In Ancient Egypt--"The Carnegie Museum of Natural History's Egypt exhibit explores daily life, customs, gods and religion, and more. Click on photographs to enlarge the picture and receive more information about the object."
 
   Mark Millmore's Ancient Egyptian Page--A great site containing information on pyramids, temples, kings, queens, hieroglyphics, numerals, and much more. 
 
   Mummification--A period of seventy days was required for the preparation of the mummy.  Learn how it was done!     Death In Ancient Egypt--Discusses funerary customs, shabtis, mummies, tombs, offerings, Egyptian personality and supplies of the after-life.
   Mummies Of Ancient Egypt--Resource explaining what mummies are, how they are made, and who they are. Provides an account of the afterlife, including information about gods, the spirit of the dead, the world of the afterlife, and the journey to resurrection. Also features a key to hieroglyphs, a dateline, and a glossary.   Animal Mummy Project In The Cairo Museum--Humans were not the only beings preserved for eternity.  Learn more about the important animals in Egyptian life.
 
   Mummy Maker--This is totally cool !   "This beautifully-executed game puts you in the role of assistant to the official embalmer. You must prepare the body of an important Egyptian for burial. According to Egyptian beliefs, the body must be preserved so that the soul will recognize it to enter Paradise. The embalmer's cat, Miuty, is standing by to offer clues about the various tasks."      How To Make A Mummy     Clickable Mummy--Click on different parts of the Mummy to view interesting facts and information about the mummification process.  Find out how they can actually determine what the mummy looked like.   National Geographic Channel Inca Mummies: Unwrap a Virtual Mummy---
"Get information about mummies found beneath a Peruvian shantytown, see photos of them, unwrap a virtual mummy, download Inca Empire maps, and more."
 
   Neferchichi--Find graphics and fonts where you can get detailed images of gods, symbols, artifacts, hieroglyphs, and other Egyptian goodies just by typing on the keyboard!  Learn about hieroglyphs, mummies, get short biographies of some of the more well-known pharaohs of Egypt, and  learn about many of the deities of ancient Egypt.
 
   Nefertit-- A very nice site with some good information about a woman said to be one of the most beautiful women that ever lived.        Nefertit--Another site where you can find a great deal of  information on this most famous and beloved of all ancient Egyptians.  Many great links to further information.   Nefertit--Another good sites with great color pictures.
 
   Pyramids -- The Inside Story--Wander through the chambers and passageways of the Great Pyramid and learn about the pyramid builders.   NOVA Online/Pyramids/Explore the Pyramids
 
   The Pyramids: Design And Construction--A fascinating look at the construction and architecture of pyramids. How were they  built?  Explore the evolution in design from the step pyramid to the true pyramid.     Key To The  Great Pyramid--A great pyramid mystery.
   PBS NOVA - Secrets Of Lost Empires - Pharaoh's Obelisk--
"...NOVA brings together a team of Egyptologists, engineers, stonemasons, and timber framers to probe the mystery of how the ancients shaped, transported, and erected their elegant obelisks."  Sections include: How Big Were They? ; Cutting Granite with Sand ; NOVA Raises an Obelisk ; Lever an Obelisk ; Explore Ancient Egypt ; Mysteries of the Nile.
   Secrets Of The Pharaohs--"Over the last few years, archaeologists and scientists have begun to provide answers to some of the oldest questions in Egyptology:  Who built the pyramids at Giza? And how did they manage such an incredible feat? "  Can you uncover the secret?
   Theban Mapping Project---Is an expedition into the largest tomb ever found in Egypt.  Includes information on monuments and artifacts. Excellent movies!
   Treasures Of The Sunken City--NOVA Online takes you off the coast of ancient Alexandria, Egypt and down under the Mediterranean Sea to discover the Pharos Lighthouse, one of the ancient wonders of the world.
 Tutankhamun--Brief history of his childhood.   Tutankhamun    Tutankhamun--Great informtion and links to his tomb and other information.   The Tutankhamun Exhibition--Great pictures.  Use the menu at the top to explore all the topics.     Mysteries of Egypt: Tutankhamun--This is a great site which looks at the time he lived, the cause of his death, his funeral, his tomb, and the mummy curse.   The Mysterious Death Of King Tut--Looks at several theories of how King Tut may have died.     Tutankhamen--Learn more about King Tut including his tomb, his name and his treasures.   Tutankhamun Boy King--"Here's another nice presentation by Anthony DiPaolo, featuring info about Tut's attendants, death of the king, discovery of his tomb and more!"    Eighteenth Dynasty: King Tut'ankhamun--"Enjoy viewing some of the treasures from  Tut's tomb through this virtual museum site." 
   Who's Who Of Egypt--"We have all heard of the might rulers of Egypt, but what about the other important people of Egypt.   Here is an extensive list of these important, but sometimes forgotten people."
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   General Resources

   How Did We Get The Alphabet?--Trace the alphabet of today way back to the first writings and the first alphabet.
   Ancient And Lost Civilizations--A tremendous amount of links to ancient civilizations including India, Africa  and Japan.   
    Ancient Calendars--Ancient peoples were as obsessed of keeping track of time and days as we are today. Find out how they did it.
   Ancient Costume--Links to various sites on ancient cultures and their way of dress.  see also Ancient Egyptian Costumes
   Ancient History--A very good timeline of the period before Christ.  Information is accompanied by photos on the right.
   Ancient Religions--Ancient people were obsessed with religion. Most cultures had their own religions, but some religions crossed territorial boundaries.        see also World Religions
   Amazing Ancient World--Attain a general overview of the people and civilizations of Ancient Rome, Egypt, Greece and others.
   The Encyclopedia Mythica--An encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, mysticism, and more. Provides a series of short glosses on characters and elements from Chinese, Greek, Latvian, Native American, Norse, Persian, Chinese, Greek and Roman mythology. Contains hundreds of definitions of gods and goddesses, supernatural beings and legendary creatures and monsters from all over the world.      World Mythology--Visit the links provided for each area outlined on the map to learn about myths related to objects in the sky, and aspects of their world.  Myths are available for the following areas:  Inuit, North American Indians, Aztec, Maya, Amazon, Inca, Norse, Celt, Roman, Greek, Egyptian, Yoruba Fon, Sumerian, Hindu, Chinese, Japanese, and Polynesian.
   Folktales Around The world--Great links to folktales and mythology throughout the world.
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   Forgotten Wonders--Use the clickable map or listed links to explore the many wonders located throughout the world.  Most include a picture and links to further information.
 
   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.
 
   Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World--The Wonders are listed in chronological order: Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, Colossus of Rhodes, and Lighthouse of Alexandria. Descriptions are linked to more pictures or to significant places around the Web. Also has Forgotten, Modern, and Natural Wonders.     Clickable Map Of All 7 Wonders--This is really cool! The map shows you the locations of all 7 wonders. Just click on the location name and you'll see a site describing that wonder!
   Seven Wonders -- Get Clued In     The Great Egyptian Pyramids--Learn more about the great Pyramids at Giza and elsewhere, as well as how and why they were built.     The Hanging Gardens Of Babylon--They were one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. Did they really exist? Where were they? How did all those plants survive in a desert? Find the answers to these and other questions in this fun, illustrated article.     Hanging Gardens Of Babylon--"Some stories indicate the Hanging Gardens towered hundreds of feet into the air, but archaeological explorations indicate a more modest, but still impressive, height."     Hanging Gardens Of Babylon     Hanging Gardens Of Babylon       Statue Of Zeus At Olympia--This is one of the largest statues EVER built! Check it out!     Temple Of Artemis At Ephesus--Some of this temple still stands. In its day, it was HUGE and brought people from all over the world to see its magnificence.     Mausoleum Of Halicarnassus--Learn more about this tomb of the Asian king Mausolos.     Colossus Of Rhodes--This huge statue guarded the harbor and brought visitors from all over the world.      Pharos Lighthouse--How did the ancient Greeks get and keep this flame lit, when it was hundreds of feet in the air? This site has the answer.    
   Women In Ancient Times--Ancient history is full of powerful women. Women also played a large role in raising children and keeping men in line.
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   Ancient Greece  

   Alexander The Great--Pictures and text about the life of Alexander the Great with links to other resources.  The Rise And Fall Of Alexander The Great--Graphics as well as considerable information on Alexander the Great; also provides links to other Alexander pages.    In The Footsteps Of Alexander The  Great--Learn about the life and times of Alexander the Great.
   The Ancient Gods--A clear, simple overview of the ancient gods.
 
   Ancient Greece--In-depth information about Ancient Greece.  Each page presents information about a different aspect of Greek life.  Check out the mythology section as it has a clickable family tree of the Greek gods.
   Ancient Greece--Created by BBC this sites offers information on Athens, Olympia, and Corinth.  Also includes a glossary, timeline and list of additional resources.
   Ancient Greece--Connects you to the best of  daily life, art, maps, biographies, pictures and research on Ancient Greece.
   Ancient Greece--"Ancient Greece was a fascinating time and place. Visit it again or for the first time with these links, your gateway to the ancient past."
   Ancient Greece--Connects you to the best of art, biographies, daily life, maps, pictures, and research on Ancient Greece.
   Ancient Greece Costume Links--Everything you would want to know about Greek dress, cosmetics, jewelry and hairstyles.
   Ancient Greek Civilization--Learn about Greek land and resources, culture, mythology, daily life, mathematics and more.
   Ancient Greek World--Overview of Ancient Greek history and culture, from the Mycenaean to the Hellenistic periods.  Topics include land and time, daily life, economy, and death & religion.
   Ancient Greeks:  Crucible Of Civilization--Presented by PBS this site provides a timeline and information on Greek culture, politics, warfare, architecture and the people in Greek history.
   Ancient Olympics--Here you will be able to compare ancient and modern Olympic sports, tour the site of Olympia as it looks today, learn about the context of the Games and the Olympic spirit, or read about the Olympic athletes who were famous in ancient times.
   Daily Life In Ancient Greece--"How would you have behaved if you had lived in ancient Sparta? (Lie, cheat, steal, because that is the Sparta way!) Or in ancient Athens? Or in Corinth, Argos or Megara? Meet the Greeks!"
   Greek Law--Resources on Greek laws, governments and constitutions, especially for the Athenians and Spartans. Sparta vs. Athens, the legal status of women, perjury, citizenship, and acceptable murder.
   Greeks--Find out about the birth of political society and the influence of Ancient Greece on Western civilization.
   Greek Mythology--This site is devoted to the heroes, gods and monsters of Greek mythology.  The Encyclopedia has an extensive index containing the names you will find in Greek Mythology.     Mythology Guide--Collected information on Greek and Roman myths. You can find information on the selection of topics by clicking on the appropriate god or myth name.
   Historical Biographies--List of links to famous Ancient Greeks.
   The Trojan War --This summary is a brief account of a number of different old stories about the Trojan war.
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  Ancient Rome

   Ancient Rome--Connects you to the best of Roman daily life, art, maps, biographies, pictures and research.   Ancient Rome--A set of very comprehensive links to all Roman topics--food, clothing, history, law, economy, medicine, religion, empires, timelines, maps and more.
   Ancient Rome--The might of the Roman Empire was unparalleled. The scope of the Empire was massive. And yet, Rome began as a small city in the middle of a war zone. These links trace the development of Ancient Rome, from the Republic to the Empire to the Fall.
   Ancient Rome Costume Links--Everything you would want to know about Roman dress, cosmetics, jewelry and hairstyles.     Clothing Of Ancient Romans--Provides drawings and descriptions of clothes worn by Ancient Romans.   Clothing In Ancient Rome   Clothing Of Men And Boys     Dress And Peronal Ornaments    Ancient Roman Costume Links
   Ancient Roman History Timeline--Provides a chronological index of the history of Ancient Rome with extensive links to internet resources.
   Ancient Rome Project--Learn about the history of Rome, its army, rites of passage, religion, geography, social structure and daily life.
   Armamentarium--A very authoritative and easy to use introduction to Roman arms and armor; providing both textual material and illustrations that describe the armor of Imperial Rome. The head to toe guide describes the dress and equipment of Roman soldiers
   Augustus--Provides an extensive biography of Gaius Julius Octavius, often referred to as Augustus, the Roman Emperor.
   Biographies Of Ancient Romans--Provides short biographies of Marius, Julius Caesar, Augustus (Octavian), Nero, Trajan, Constantine, and Justinian, the Roman Emperors.
   Builders - Ancient Romans--Provides examples of some of the bridges, walls, and buildings of Ancient Rome.
   Caesar, Julius--Provides an extensive biography of Gaius Julius Caesar, often referred to as Caesar, the Roman Emperor.    Julius Caesar
   Cleopatra, Queen Of Egypt--A short interesting biography of the woman who  married and buried 2 of her brothers, captivated 2 of the most powerful men of her time only to bury them also, and--famously--took her own life at the age of 39.   Cleopatra--Good biography of her eventful short life.     Cleopatra-- This biography is longer and gives many details necessary to the understanding of the political situation that existed in her Egypt.
 
   Daily Life In Ancient Rome--Good information on everything from Roman food to law.    Daily Life In Ancient Rome--"Find out what the Ancient Romans did all day!  Read the delightfully zany, original story, Thomas, Greatest Lawyer in all...Rome! If you're in a hurry, use the cheat sheet to find just what you need!"
 
   Empires Past--Comprehensive resource of information about The Ancient Rome civilization including the culture, the language, and the people. A game section features a fun, interactive adventure through various ancient empires. There is also a 3-D movie!
   The Gladiator--"Because of the movie "Gladiator," CTCWeb's editors thought people might want to learn more about gladiators and gladiatorial combat.  You will find links to historical information  about the history, origins, and daily lives of gladiators."  Gladiator: History And Times--Nice photos accompany information on gladiators, buildings where contests were held, Roman life and army, plus more.   Roman Gladiatorial Games--Sections include: Origins ; The Gladiator ; The Experience ; Amphitheater ; Politics ; Culture ; Venatio ; Animals ; Capital Punishment ; Bibliography
   Gods And Goddesses Of Rome--Descriptions of Roman gods and goddesses with accompanying images.  Check out the menu to the left for other Roman information.       Mythology Guide--Collected information on Greek and Roman myths. You can find information on the selection of topics by clicking on the appropriate god or myth name.
   Hadrian's Wall--"...is the most important monument built by the Romans in Britain. It is the best known frontier in the entire Roman Empire and stands as a reminder of past glories of one of the world's greatest civilizations. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1987, Hadrian's Wall ranks along side the Taj Mahal and other treasures of the great wonders of the world."  Use the menu in the upper left to move within the site.
   Historical Biographies--List of links to famous Ancient Romans.
   House - Ancient Roman--Provides a drawing and description of a house of Ancient Rome.
   PBS - NOVA - Lost Roman Treasure-- (October 2002)
"Experts rescue priceless mosaics from an ancient city about to vanish beneath a reservoir."  Sections include: View the Mosaics ; Last-Ditch Archeology ; Remote Excavation ; Damming the Past ; Links & Books.
   Maps Of The Roman Empire--Links to various maps related to the Roman Empire.
   Pompeii--Tremendous amount of pictures.      Pompeii: Portents Of Disaster--Presented by BBC this sites gives a good history of Pompeii.  Note additional related links given at the right.     Pompeii: The Last Day--Reveals the story of the last 24 hours of the fateful summer's day in 79 AD.
   Roma: History And Civilization Of The Eternal City--Find out about the era of the republic, the era of the empire, Roman culture (houses, clothes, food, games, and more), religion, history, legends, monuments, economy and political system.
   Roman Ball--Here's a description of several ball games played by the Romans as well as one called Roman Ball.
   Roman Dishes--Learn about the ingredients used in Roman cooking and try out the many recipes.
   Roman Emperors--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. Included 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.
   Roman Empire--Developed by PBS this site provides a timeline and information on the Roman social order, life in Roman times, ancient voices, and history.
   The Roman Empire--Illustrated History of The Roman Empire
Main "chapters" include: The Founding ; The Kings ; The Republic ; Early Emperors ; The Decline ; The Collapse ; Constantinople ; Religion ; Society ; The Army. Also includes interactive maps of Roman Italy, The City of Rome, and The Empire.
   Roman Law And Government--Resources on the Roman legal system and constitution.
   The Romans--"From the BBC education site, this page explains who the Romans were, what the empire and the republic were, and presents the emperors, senators, Roman leisure, education, and religion. Also includes maps."
   Romans--Find out about Roman culture in Britain, and the lasting impact of this ancient civilization.
   Rome Project--Wow!  Created by the Dalton School in New York City, this site provides an exhaustive source of links to explore Roman politics, literature, philosophy, religion, drama, military and more.
   Rome: Republic To Empire--History and culture of Ancient Rome. Check out the article and photographs on baths and bathing in Ancient Rome.
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   Mesopotamia 

        

   Accessing Women's Lives In Mesopotamia--"This site provides excerpts gleaned from Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets and artifacts that explore these aspects of women's lives."
   Ancient Civilizations--Many links to information on the Mesopotamia civilizations.
   Ancient History Sourcebook --Tremendous amount of links to visual and aural material on the Mesopotamian period.      Mesopotamia--Very good information on this region and the Peoples that made up Mesopotamia; the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians,  Assyrians, Chaldeans, and to some degree the Hittites, Phoenicians and Persians.      Mesopotamians--Shows the growth of the Sumerians, Chaldeans, Assyrians, Persians, Babylonians, and Akkadian civilizations in Mesopotamia.     Mesopotamia--"This article and timeline summarizes the main civilizations of Mesopotamia. There are also links to several other related articles."         
Mesopotamia--"Tour the mysteries of this foundational civilization: it's life, it's words, it's gods, and it's writing; browse through the dust and heat of one of first cultures to inscribe for the future the story of its existence."     Mesopotamia 9000 - 500 B.C--"Timeline of Mesopotamian history."      Mesopotamian Mathematics--"Provide a source of information on all aspects of Mesopotamian mathematics."
   Ancient Mesopotamian--Connects you to the best of art, biographies, daily life, maps, pictures, and research on Ancient Mesopotamian. 
   Brief History Of Assyrians--Summary of the Assyrian culture.   Assyrians         Assyrians  Assyria     Assyria     Assyrian Treasures From The City Of Kalhu     End Of The Assyrian Empire
   Babylonia--"This site provides a detailed account of Babylonia including the early history and first and second empires plus Babylonian religion, civilization, and literature."     Babylonia     Babylonian Mathematics    Counting in Babylon    
   Chaldeans--"After the fall of Assyrian power in Mesopotamia, the last great group of Semitic peoples dominated the area."     Chaldeans
   Cuneiform Writing--Interesting information on the script developed over 5000 years ago by the Sumerians.   Excellent examples of scripts found are also shown with explanations.      Cuneiform Numbers
   Daily Life In Mesopotami--Plaques give a glimpses of daily life in ancient Mesopotamia.  The Clothing That People In Ancient Mesopotamia Wore--Brief information but gives insight to various stations in their lives.    
   Medicine In Ancient Mesopotamia--"A few of the cuneiform tablets that have survived from ancient Mesopotamia provide an understanding of their medical knowledge."
   Much About Sumer--Link pages to information on history, writing, art, literature, legal system, military and more of the Sumerian civilization.     Sumer--Talks about the culture, society and history of the  country in southeastern Mesopotamia, which is considered the birthplace for the first civilization in world history.  Links within text lead to further information.     History Of  Sumer     
   Sacrifices In The Sumerian Culture--This is a fascinating page!  Filled with actual artifacts found in tombs, this page details funeral practices never discovered until the excavation of a cemetery at Ur.
   Storytelling, The Meaning Of Life, And The Epic Of Gilgamesh--"Gilgamesh is one of the oldest recorded stories in the world. It's about an ancient King of Uruk who may have actually existed and whose name - Gilgamesh - is on the Sumerian King List."     Gilgamesh     Gilgamesh Summary      Gilgamesh Study Guide
   Sumerians--Nice introduction to the Sumerian Civilization.  Topics include establishment of a monarchy, writing, science and math, religion and law.  At the bottom of the page you can explore other early civilizations such as the Akkadians, Amorites, Hittites, Kassites, Assyrians, Chaldeans and Persians.      The Sumerians--Discusses the  writing, religion, power and politics of the Sumerians.     Sumerians: First At Many Things--Ancient Sumeria was advanced beyond belief. Their achievements in agriculture, literature, business, and science are unparalleled in that time period. Unfortunately for them (and for us), their achievements in military matters left a little to be desired.      Sumerian Metrological Numeration Systems     History Of Ancient Sumeria    

 

    Ziggurat--"This site helps you understand what these ancient buildings looked like and how they were constructed."    
 
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   Early Hominids--A historical perspective on how Homo erectus has been defined.     Hominid Species     Hominid Species Timeline