Ancient History
What is Ancient History?
Ancient History covers the time period from the earliest human societies to the end of the last major civilization before the modern era. This wide time frame allows students to explore the rise and fall of empires, the impact of major historical events and figures, and the continuity and changes in human societies over time.
Coursework in Ancient History typically includes studying primary and secondary sources, such as texts, artifacts, and archaeological evidence. Students learn to analyze and interpret this evidence to understand the past. Ancient History courses often focus on specific regions, such as the Mediterranean, Egypt, Greece, or Rome.
The field of ancient history is divided into three distinct sub-disciplines: archaeology, historiography, and philology.
Ancient History Resources
Humans
About 200,000 years ago, we evolved to become the most important force for change on the planet. Our knack for collective learning — preserving information, sharing it with one another, and passing it to the next generation — helps us cre...
6-8 History: Ancient Civilizations I
6-8 Core Curriculum - History: Ancient Civilizations I This is Volume I of the Grades 6-8 History series! Take your children on this fascinating trip back in time to explore the evolution of humans and the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia,...
K-2 World History: Volume 1 - In the Beginning
K-2 Core Curriculum – World History: Volume 1 – In the Beginning This is Volume I of the three part K-2 Core Curriculum World History series. In this fun and interactive unit study, designed to meet and exceed state and national standar...
K-2 World History: Volume 3 - Ancient China and Greece
K-2 Core Curriculum – World History: Volume 3 – Ancient China and Greece This is Volume III of the three part K-2 Core Curriculum World History series. In this fun and interactive unit study, designed to meet and exceed state and nation...
Smithsonian Timelines of the Ancient World
This full-color volume covers the span of prehistory, from the beginnings of the Earth and the emergence of mankind in Africa, through to Egypt and the pyramids, the fall of the Roman Empire, the voyages of discovery, and the height of the Inca Empir...
6-8 History: Ancient Civilizations II
6-8 Core Curriculum - History: Ancient Civilizations II This is Volume II of the Grades 6-8 History series! Take your children on this fascinating trip back in time to explore the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome. Highlights include mul...
Introduction to Ancient Greek History with Donald Kagan
This is an introductory course in Greek history tracing the development of Greek civilization as manifested in political, intellectual, and creative achievements from the Bronze Age to the end of the classical period. Students read original sources i...