Resource Guides: GEN: Great Ancient & Medieval History Websites: Greece & Rome

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Greek History - Primary Source Q&As
Great website which poses questions about ancient Greece society and culture and then provides the primary sources for the answers.
Alexander the Great
Online encyclopedia with primary source excerpts and links.
Greek Mythology
The Theoi Project, a site exploring Greek mythology and the gods in classical literature and art.
Materials for the Study of Ancient Sparta
Primary source excerpts on Spartan culture and society.
History of Macedonia
From Eurodocs, huge list of general resources including primary source accounts of Alexander.

Female Fury In The Forum: Ancient Rome, 195 & 42 B.C.
Primary source excerpts on women protesting economic and social restrictions and oppression in Ancient Rome.
The Martyrdom of Saints Perpetua and Felicitas
"This is the prison diary of a young woman martyered in Carthage in 202 or 203 CE."
The Roman World
Offers biographies of important figures in Roman history. Includes contemporary historians with primary source extracts.
History of Ancient Rome
Offers many aspects of Roman life including slavery, gladiators, military and government. Primary source excerpts, data, and figures are included by topic.
The First Christians
Companion site to the PBS documentary Provides essays, analysis and primary source materials.
Early Church Documents
Documents on early church history, includes some early Greek and Latin texts as well.
Spectacles in the Roman World: A Sourcebook
Open access ebook. Anthology of primary sources on Roman entertainment, including gladiators, games and executions.
The Roman Empire in the First Century: Virtual Library of Roman Historians
Offers primary source excerpts by ancient Roman historians. Easy to navigate by author and topic.