The Internet Classics Archive contains extensive resources for finding works of
classical literature from a variety of authors. Provided along with the complete
online works by these authors is a discussion list for people to share their thoughts
about the works. In addition, the site includes a large collection of web rings that
an easily transfer to other sites relating to history, archaeology, the classics,
great books, and more. This web site is very helpful because it provide a simple,
quick way to find out information about the authors of classical literature, see the
actual works online, and obtain links to several resources related to the subject.
/Contributor: Wendy Posner/ 1998
Aside from saving you $10 on the book, this web site has a lot of useful information
about the Iliad. The comment section is a very useful place to
submit questions and give suggestions to other readers. There is also a great links
page to other similar sites. The site is pretty straightforward and not many
graphics are used. So if the cover and not the content is what you crave, this is
the wrong site for you.
/Contributor: Jared Crandon/ 1998
This is a good page for people studying the first great classical historian, Herodotus.
You can read different people's opinions about Herodotus and his writing. You
can read about readers' recommendations. But the best part about this page is that
you can actually read the History by Herodotus!
/Contributor: Cas Sumner/ 1998
This is a synopsis of Sophocles' play Antigone. It is beneficial
because it gives the class a broader view of Greek plays.
/Contributor: Bryan Meyer/ 1998
Dr. Ellis Knox of Boise State University has compiled a great deal of information on
Greece and the Athenians. This site gives a wide overview of the Athenian time and
how Pericles helped to make Athens a powerful and wealthy city. Also, you can look
at other time periods within his teaching syllabus. The site offers many different
activities and outside reading to accommodate your research needs.
/Contributor: Theresa Latham/ 1998
This is a site to get excited about! While the text translation does not look
particularly useful at first, a quick scroll down a small sub-bar at the bottom
reveals a huge amount of information on Greek writers, philosophers, beliefs and the
like. The most interesting thing about this page is the fact that it is meant to be
typed on and submitted as an assignment! Answers to questions can be placed in small
text boxes and submitted directly to the professor. Perhaps we can find a way to use
this technique in our class.
/Rating: 3.5 of 4/Contributor: Chris Cieszynski/
1998
Read the great work of the Republic in all its glory. Hear how
others interpreted this work of art, and put you own two cents worth in also. Links
to other sites on the reading of Plato or on Plato himself.
/Contributor: Charron Skandera/ 1998
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A site all about the great work "The Age of Fable," by the author Thomas
Bulfinch. This site has every book and chapter from Bulfinch's book. It also
has many updated links to all sorts of good mythology sites. It also features a
special page that has a linked site to every poet that Bulfinch cited in his book. You can
answer nearly any question that you have on mythology at this site.
/Contributor: Steve Adams/ 1998
A good mixture of specific details and generalities concerning Greek mythology.
If you're looking for details on a specific immortal, then this is your place.
Also, if you want to know the Greek and Roman names for each god or goddess, they're here.
/Visual Content 4/Approx. Grade Level 11+/Contributor: Stash Adams/
1998
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The Trojan War is the central point of this web site. It provides
stunning insight regarding the portion of the Iliad that centers around the war. The site
is divided into eight different sections. They are The judgment of Paris, The Abduction of
Helen, Briseis and Achilles, Achilles and Hecktor, The Wooden Horse, The Fall and Burning
of Troy, The Rape and Murder of Cassandra, and Leaving Troy. It helps as a study aid and
in conjunction with the actual reading of the text will bring a clearer understanding of
Homer's intent. All around I rate it a 4 shield on a five shield scale. It could be
improved with more graphics for the pictorial learners like myself.
/Contributor: Chris Bennett/
1998
A great site featuring several classic art pieces depicting the Trojan War. It
also includes a brief summary of the war.
/Contributor: Tasha Kot/ 1998
This site could be extremely useful in further study of the Iliad and
characters from the poem. It contains an extensive history of where each character
is from and who their ancestors are. I found that it clarified many of the questions
that still remained about the book. It almost seemed to make the material we read
more tangible.
/Contributor: Julie MacDonald/ 1998
This sample student essay deals with both the Iliad and Beowulf. It provides some information that may help to close out the
discussions on the Iliad and also provides info on Beowulf and on religious views. We did not read
Beowulf. However, this may help to lead into the next Honors course, which is the Christian vision. It gives some
background on religious views and on the perception of Gods. I didn't really find that this website would be
helpful for Classical World View, but more as a tie in to Christian Vision.
/Reviewer Rose DiCicco/ 1999
This site offers insight in to Homeric poetry, especially the
Iliad and the Odyssey, considering different translations. The conclusion the author of this site comes to is that many different translations are valid and
useful. Judging the best is like judging the best among poems. There really is no absolutely correct translation.
/Reviewer: Lisa Hicks/1999
The above site gives a great deal of background information on the Trojan War, plus it is a great guide to reading the Iliad, giving
helpful insights into the plot and characters of the Iliad. It also
provides background information on the four Greek Tragedies, as well as several texts by Socrates such as the Clouds. One would find this web site helpful if
they are searching for the reasoning behind the individual Greek text they are reading. A student would find this
site more beneficial to them if they read it before they started reading the text.
/Reviewer: Catherine Hopkins/ 1999
Looking for the real Troy. Here's an archaeologist's view of the remains of
Troy VIIa. This Dartmouth site provides online lessons in Prehistoric
Archaeology of the Agean. Way Cool! But perhaps not everybody's cup
of tea.
/Contributor: H. Reynolds/ 2001
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This page, at the University of Pennsylvania, is completely concerned with the athletic
games of ancient Greece. Although it is specialized, that is not to say it is very
good. The site gives no more information than an entry in a poor children's
encyclopedia, containing only the barest of surface materials on the purpose and events of
the games. Even overlooking the poor quality of the information, the site is poorly
constructed, and several of the links and buttons are not in service.
/Rating: 1 of 4/Contributor: Chris Cieszynski/ 1998
Ancient Olympics
Virtual Museum
This site provides a very detail-oriented portrait of ancient Greek Olympics. I
was able to find out many of the unanswered questions I had about such things as the place
of women in the ancient Olympics. It is full of many small interesting facts and
concepts.
/Contributor: Julie MacDonald/ 1998
This white background, text based site is full of a great deal of vague, redundant
information. If you are in junior high school looking for a place to find
information to write a simple report, then his is a great place for you. It does,
however, contain some links to sites that would be great for the college student or an
enlightened reader.
/Contributor: Jared Crandon/ 1998
This page from the Perseus Project has links to sites containing information discussing
the ancient and modern Olympic sports. The sites contain graphics of ancient Greek
art, stories about athletes that participated in the Greek Olympics, and more insightful
information about the games themselves.
/Contributor: Melissa Carr/ 1998
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This site belongs to the Perseus Project of Tufts University, an educational group
dedicated to the compilation of ancient Greek literature. The focus of these pages
is on Aeschylus' Agamemnon. To aid in understanding and reflection,
various expository links to translations, essays, and text tools are provided.
/Contributor: Shan Anderson/ 1998
This Greek Civilization and Arts link is a synopsis of the life and works of Sophocles.
This link is beneficial because it helps establish the perspective that Sophocles
is coming from; plus, we can tell how life experiences and previous works may have
influenced the play Antigone.
/Contributor: Bryan Meyer/ 1998
This is an in depth biography of Euripides. It also includes a complete
translation and review for each of his plays. The links on this page are also a
feature worth mentioning. 1998
/Visual Content 1/Approx. Grade level 12+/ Contributor: Stash Adams/
1998
This takes you to an interesting site on Greek Tragedies. This site was very helpful. It gives so much information about the
various literary examples of Greek Tragedy. It gives a list of the philosophers and links to the Perseus site explaining each
of their writings in detail. Such works include Euripides' Hippolytus, Aeschylus' Agamemnon, Sophocles' Antigone, and
Aristophanes' Clouds. This was especially helpful because we read these pieces, either in part or whole. Bringing
students to the Persius site assists very much to understand the individuals involved andthe setting for the adventure.
/Reviewer: Renee Durette/ 1999
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This site gives a brief synopsis of the development and progression of Greek
philosophy. There are many connections to other sites on individuals and on their
styles of thought.
/Contributor: Charron Skandera/ 1998
Interesting information on the philosopher, Plato. The manner in which D. Anthony
Storm breaks down Plato's works should be very helpful in researching the subject, and the
bibliography provides excellent background. The colors could be a little brighter
and more eye catching, but all in all the thoughts and ideas of the web page creator were
clearly expressed through the visuals and information on Plato
/Contributor: Alison Lamb/ 1998
A site completely dedicated to one of the greatest philosophers ever. It
concentrates on the works of Plato and how the scholars interpreted them. The site
also contains links to every work of Plato's. This should help students understand
more about Plato's writings.
/Contributor: Steve Adams/ 1998
A smorgasbord of information on the philosopher Aristotle. This page contains
many links to other sites that embody information ranging from Aristotle's works to his
methods of writing and thinking. A great site to visit when studying Greek
philosophers and their beliefs.
/Contributor: Travis Thompson/ 1998
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Let a philosopher or architect conduct you on a walking tour of the Athenian acropolis!
This is an extraordinary interactive site that features the ancient civilizations
of Athens, Rome, Egypt, Tara, Machu Piccu, Nieuw Amsterdam, and Babylon. Learn about
these ancient cities by viewing maps, taking quizzes, and chatting with other visitors at
the site. From this site you can order books, compact discs, and other educational
tools.
/co-Contributor: Tasha Kot/ 1998
Finally, a web site that combines the glory of ancient Athens with the
wonderful world of multi media. It is easy to grasp a feel for what the people of this
civilization where going though. The pictorial, hands-on learner will benefit the most
from this site. Here text is brought together with games, graphics, audio, and video. It
is so entertaining that one could forget that this is an educational site. Hands down,
this site gets five ancient Greeks on a scale of five Ancient Greeks.
/co-Contributer: Chris Bennett/
1998
Along with spectacular slideshow pictures and descriptions of archeological sites in
Greece and Italy, this web site enables its viewers to participate in interactive visits
through ancient Greek cities. Students can peruse information on Olympic games and
gain access to web links for Greek mythological literature and ancient history,
philosophy, art, and architecture.
/Contributor: Shan Anderson/ 1998
This web page provides information covering the most sacred ritual ceremonies of
ancient Greece. One could find facts about the people involved, how when, and where
the ceremonies were held, and what influenced the activities. This page should be
useful to individuals studying rituals of ancient Greece or people who affected the
society of ancient Greece.
/Contributor: Melissa Carr/ 1998
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This site provides a trip to the Vatican collections to examine a plethora of data
regarding the techniques of ancient astronomers in Greece. Stargazers such as
Ptolemy and George Trebizond are included in this report, along with pictures and
descriptions of their heavenly maps. A needed site when trying to dig deeper into
the belief system and the scientific methods of the ancient Greeks.
/ Contributor: Travis Thompson/ 1998
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This link plays a sound file, so sit back and turn up the audio! It is a recorded
discussion of the NPR radio show "Talk of the Nation" on the topic "The
Relevance of a Classical Education." The two guests authors are both classical
scholars and college professors. Several important points were discussed: how
the core values of western civilization can be attributed to the Greeks; the influence
classical literature and language; politics and its effect on classical education today;
how we blame the past for problems of the present; and questions relating to the need for
national unity and diversity of social values. This should be very useful to
students taking the Classical World View, because it is based on familiar topics which we
have been investigating in class. It should also be useful in helping to understand
the relevance of a classical education.
/Contributor: Lynne Fraino/ 1998
This site gives some important background information concerning James J. O'Donnell.
He is accredited with establishing an environment where computers can be used for
teaching and learning. It all began at the University of Pennsylvania and eventually
spread out to all kinds of colleges and universities thoughout the country. He
innovated and implemented a program where the computers help and tutor in the dormitories
of students around the clock. He also established the first computer journal site
called "Bryn Mawr Classical Review." This site provide a lot of answers to
the questions that we have here at Saint Leo about why we are doing certain things with
computers in honors. It was very interesting to figure out how all of this came
about, and it is very apparent where Dr. Reynolds is getting his ideas, like the chat
sessions and homework helper sessions. My opinion on computer has really changed as
a result of visiting this site. Instead of simply believing that computers are
taking over the world, I can now see that computers are being used as a tool to being the
world together.
/Contributor: Aurora Vaca/ 1998
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Medea, the Musical! A fabulous collection of links.
This is a great web site to find links to various classical Greek heroes. Each
hero has his own page in which one can play interactive games to learn more about the
subject. One can also find several classical Greek writings to read. Along
with this is a page in which one can talk and read about the issues of ancient Greek
times.
/Contributor: David Paris/ 1998
This web page allows one to pick a region of Greece, either through a visual map or
text, and learn about the sites, museums, and monuments. This is a great source to
learn more about ancient Greek civilization.
/Contributor: David Paris/ 1998
This site is made up of searchable bibliographies and classical Greek literature
dealing with the subject of women in the ancient world. Diotima serves as a teacher
and student aid, as well as offering subscriptions in order to stay informed on incoming
updates. This site seems to be quite interesting and informative.
/Contributor: Amy Wilson/ 1998
This web site gives you information on the different historical programs on television.
The site has potential, but needs work. Some of the links do not take you
anywhere. This site does give up to date information, because it is revised daily.
This would be a good resource if you were looking for a specific historical program
to watch.
/Contributor: Tara Patterson/ 1998
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