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Minor Award Name
Minor Award Code
Level
Classical Studies
5N3248
5
Suggested resources to support delivery:
Theme/Topic
Chronology of
Greek classical
history
Type
Website
Relevance
Author/Source
Web Link
Timeline of Greek Civilization – a
brief reference guide to
important events during the
relevant time period
AncientGreece.org
http://ancientgreece.org/resources/timeline.html
A more in depth guide to events
and important figure during this
time period including social and
political history
A Detailed Chronology
of Greek History
Charlie Kyriacou
http://users.clas.ufl.edu/kapparis/aoc/chro
nology.htm
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Early Greek
Civilizations
Mythology Greek
Prezi
An introduction to the Minoans
and the Mycenaeans – two of the
earliest known civilizations in
Ancient Greece
PDF
PDF on key factors of the
Chris Butler
Minoans and the Mycenaeans.
Included a useful diagram that
includes reasons for their demise
This website gives an introduction Mark Cartright
to mythology in general terms
and then branches off to discuss
Ancient Greek mythology in more
depth. An good overview to start
planning lessons around
Website
Chart
An overview of the Greek and
Roman gods, including the
primordial gods, the Titans and
the Olympians.
The Minoans and The
Myceans
Ben Kwedar
https://prezi.com/1vs1fvdtnldo/theminoans-and-the-myceans/
http://www.flowofhistory.com/node/502
http://www.ancient.eu/Greek_Mythology/
Usefulcharts.com
http://www.usefulcharts.com/greekmythology-family-tree/
Powerpoint
Hr. Halligan
https://mrhalligan.wikispaces.com/file/view
/Greek+Mythology+Part+Two.ppt
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Powerpoint
An overview of the beginning of
the Universe according the
Ancient Greeks. Introduces the
Titans – and gives back story on
some of the main characters
The story of the Olympian Gods,
their roles and how they took
power from the Titans.
Author Unknown
http://www.westbranch.k12.oh.us/userfiles
/267/Classes/1904/Introduction-to-GreekMythology-Powerpoint.ppt
Mythology Roman
Website
This website gives an introduction Donald. L. Wasson
to mythology in general terms
and then branches off to discuss
Ancient Greek mythology in more
depth. An good overview to start
planning lessons around
http://www.ancient.eu/Roman_Mythology/
Greek and
Roman classical
architecture
Website
Reference
article
A visual glossary of classical
architecture – a reference tool for Mark Cartwright
tutors attempting to learn basic
architectural terms
http://www.ancient.eu/article/486/
Webpage
An introduction to Greek
architecture’s main distinguishing
features
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities
/ancient-art-civilizations/greek-
Khan Academy
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art/beginners-guide-greece/a/introductionto-greek-architecture
E-Book
Blog Entry
Roman Architecture: A Visual
Guide offers readers over 250
appealing and enlightening visual
images alongside accessible,
concise descriptions that focus on
precisely the most pertinent and
meaningful information
This is a simple overview of main
differences between Greek and
Roman architecture. It is a handy
guide for students.
Roman Architecture
A Visual Guide
Diana E. E. Kleiner
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/romanarchitecture/id794050050?ls=1&mt=11
Koshal
http://www.differencebetween.com/differ
ence-between-greek-and-vs-romanarchitecture/
Cultural Values
Describe
systems of
political belief,
Book – PDF
download
A companion to Ancient Greek
Government
Hans Beck - editor
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https://student.cc.uoc.gr/uploadFiles/1108%CE%9C%CE%9A%CE%9B%CE%A6024/A%2
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government
and
administration
for classical
societies
such as Greece
and Rome,
including the
development of
democracy.
Chronology of
Roman classical
history
Cultural
features for
classical
societies
0Companion%20to%20Ancient%20Greek%2
0Government-Wiley%20(2013).pdf
Webpage
Book
This list begins with the founding
of the village of Rome around 753
BCE and continues to the fall of
Constantinople in 1453 CE. It is
particularly detailed for the
period from 58 BCE to 31 BCE
(Julius Caesar to Caesar Augustus)
and for 376 CE to 480 CE (the
"fall" of the Western Roman
Empire).
Classical Pasts:
The Classical Traditions of Greece
and Rome. This book is a
collection of essays that discusses
the mixed traditions that belong
to both Classical Greek and Rome
Jim Jones
West Chester
University of
Pennsylvania
http://courses.wcupa.edu/jones/his101/we
b/t-roman.htm
Edited by James I.
Porter
http://press.princeton.edu/titles/8076.html
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Website
Webpage
Webpage
Explain the rise
and fall of the
Roman
Empire/Republi
c.
History of theatre in Greece and
Rome to include:
Origins
Tragedy
Comedy
The Greek theatre
Roman comedy
Greek and Roman classical art –
an introduction and overview of
the influences and wide reach of
classical art
History world
https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hi/te_i
ndex.asp?i=20
Met Museum
The official Olympic website gives
an history of the Olympic games,
its origins and the decline and
reintroduction in later year
Documentary This BBC docudrama is a
comprehensive retelling of
factors that led to the fall of the
Roman Empire.
http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/Plain
TextHistories.asp?ParagraphID=cui
http://www.olympic.org/ancient-olympicgames
Ancient Olympic Games
Narrated by: Alisdair
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rome-Rise-FallSimpson
Empire-Gift/dp/B003GCOQTU
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PowerPoint
Greek and
Roman society
Website
Easy to follow PPT that gives a list
of reasons along with
Student Handouts, Inc
explanations of each as
contributing factors to the decline
of Rome
Website covers a range of topics
that relates to the study of
Ancient Rome. Particularly good
to get a sense of day to day life
for ordinary Roman people
Ancient-rome.biz
https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&
esrc=s&source=web&cd=8&ved=0CE0QFjA
HahUKEwi3uPK5gvLIAhVGFg8KHUljAN0&url
=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.studenthandouts.co
m%2FPPTSworldhistory9%2F09.04.Riseand-Fall-of-the-RomanEmpire.ppt&usg=AFQjCNEicG3zm1VAIWO7
5ozGBeizz0O5_w&cad=rja
http://www.ancient-rome.biz/dailylife.html
Website
15 articles in: daily life in ancient
Greece and ancient Rome
About.com
http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/grecor
omandailylife1/
Youtube
This is a video that is presented in
the Museum of Cycladic Art in
Athens, which tells about every
day life in Ancient Greece
Dimitri Daravanoglu
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF09P
RMQ7Dk
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Useful Links:
Name
Contact Information
Classical Association of Ireland
http://www.classicalassociation.ie/
The Hellenic Community of Ireland
http://www.helleniccommunity.ie/
MOOCs (Massive Online Open Courses)
Free access to online courses
Search regularly for new courses and new start dates
https://www.mooc-list.com/
Harvard open learning course on the Ancient Greek Hero
www.edx.org/course/ancient-greek-hero-24-hours-harvardx-hum2x
The History of Rome Podcast
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-rome/id261654474?mt=2
Myths and History of Greece and Rome
http://mythandhistory.podbean.com/
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