The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization

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• Learn more about ancient history, Greece, and Greek civilization.

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The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization is an interactive site from PBS that gives an introduction to Greek history, politics, culture, art, and more. There are interactive maps, ancient Greek language lessons, and information about life in Athens.Character pages provide in-depth looks at famous Greeks such as Cleisthenes, Themistocles, Pericles, Socrates, and Aspasia. An exploration of Greek culture looks at such facets of Greek life as leisure, the Olympic Games, the populace, and sculpture. Also covered are Greek warfare, politics, and architecture.A timeline covers the years 1400 B.C. to 337 B.C.and interactive units include a 3D animation of the Parthenon, speaking like a Greek, and more.The education resources section provides lesson plans that are appropriate for middle and high school classrooms.