Ancient & Medieval History

Recommended Resources

History Study Center
Primary and secondary sources about national and world history.

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Biography Resource Center
Extensive biographical information on famous people from history and today.

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Web Sites

Ancient History Sourcebook
Links to the full text of public domain and copy-permitted resources available on the web related to the study of Ancient history. Includes links to maps, translations of ancient texts, and analysis of ancient thought and history.

Bulfinch's Mythology
Complete text of the classic on myths and legends, including the Age of Fable (gods and heroes), the Age of Chivalry (King Arthur), and the legends of Charlemagne.

Encyclopedia Mythica
Over 4155 articles deal with the gods, demigods, and heroes of more than a dozen mythologies. Articles may be searched or visitors may browse through the entries, as they are arranged first by mythology and then alphabetically by character.

Exploring Ancient World Cultures
Sections of this site include the ancient Near East, India, Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, the early Islamic world, and medieval Europe. The site includes overviews, time lines and primary texts from each culture. The site is sponsored by the University of Evansville, Indiana.

Mysteries of Egypt
This online exhibit from the Canadian Museum of Civilization features extensive introductory information to life in Ancient Egypt. Major sections deal with religion, science, writing, government, and other facets of Ancient Egyptian culture. The site includes and in-depth teacher's guide to complement the exhibit.

Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
List and describes the Seven Wonders of the World in some detail, with pictures and links to related sites. The site also includes links to Forgotten Wonders, Modern Wonders, and Natural Wonders. The site is sponsored by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Florida.

Medieval History

Medieval History Sourcebook
A collection of public domain and copy-permitted texts from and about the medieval world, including resources related to Byzantium, Islam, the Crusades, and Saints' Lives, among many other topics.

The ORB: Online Reference Book for Medieval Studies
Online encyclopedia, full-length textbooks, and other resources related to the study of medieval history.

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