Exploring Ancient World Cultures is an on-line course supplement from the University of Evansville for students and teachers of the ancient and medieval worlds. It features its own essays and primary texts. Over time it will include chapter-length histories for each of the eight cultures represented: The Near East, India, Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, Early Islam and Medieval Europe. Suitable for secondary students.
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk
Covers all aspects of ancient Egyptian life through the use of objects from the British Museum's collection. Each museum image is linked to simple text, an idea to explore, a challenge, and a story. Primary/intermediate level.
http://www.carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/
As well as ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, this site from the Michael C. Carlos Museum (Emory University) covers ancient cultures of the Near East, Africa and the Americas. Suitable for middle primary, intermediate and junior secondary level.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ancientgreece
A BBC Schools site where cartoons and comics add to the fun of learning about aspects of life in Ancient Greece. Suitable for primary and intermediate level.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/romans
Another BBC Schools website, this time exploring life in the Roman Empire.Topics include the Roman army, families, leisure and technology. Suitable for primary and intermediate level.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/vikings/
Comprehensive information and numerous links to Viking related material, on the BBC site. Suitable for intermediate/secondary level.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/vikings/
Material about the Vikings on the BBC Schools site, suitable for primary level.
