Researching+the+Ancient+World

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Possible topics to explore when investigating The Ancient World:

 * Ancient Roman architecture
 * Greek theatre and literature
 * History of Greek and Roman civilizations

Reference
Gale Virtual Reference Library- search for e-books (these can be considered print sources for your research projects.

This is the place to start any research project. Reference books such as encyclopedias and almanacs, offer short, authoritative information on every topic. These books cannot leave the library.
 * **R 703 FAC** //Facts of File: Encyclopedia of Art.// New York : Facts on File, c2005. Presents volume one of a five-volume set that covers the history of art from the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods, Egypt and the Ancient Near East, Archaic Greek, and Classical Greek art, and Hellenistic and Etruscan art.
 * **R 909 H** Haywood, John, 1956-. //World atlas of the past.//New York : Oxford University Press, c1999. Charts the global story of humans from prehistory to 1 B.C., featuring world, regional, and supplementary maps that provide information about particular areas, themes, and events; and including photographs and illustrations.
 * **R 930 ANC** //Ancient civilizations.// Detroit : UXL, c2000. A cumulative index to volumes one and two of "Ancient Civilizations: Almanac," and "Ancient Civilizations: Biographies.".
 * **R 930 HIS** V.1 //History of the ancient & medieval world.// New York : Marshall Cavendish Corp., 1996. Explores ancient civilizations and cultures from the dawn of humankind up to and including the Middle Ages.
 * **R 930 KNI** Knight, Judson. //Ancient civilizations.// Detroit : UXL, c2000. Essays that examine the ancient civilizations and cultures of Greece, and Rome; with photographs, maps, and sidebars on topics of interest.
 * **R 938 A** Adkins, Lesley. //Handbook to life in ancient Greece.// Updated ed. New York : Facts On File, 2005. Explores all aspects of life in ancient Greece from the advent of the Minoan civilization in Crete to the Roman conquest in 30 B.C., including information on rulers and leaders; economy, trade, and transport; religion and mythology; art, science, and philosophy, and everyday life.

Books
Non-fiction books about this topic are found in various sections of the library. To start look 900's (history). Be sure to do a keyword search using the online catalog (**Destiny**) to find materials under other subject areas. > Biographical sketches of 376 Greek and Latin authors covering the years 800 B.C. to 1000 A.D. Includes a list of works of doubtful attribution and a chronological list of authors by century.
 * **700 M** Mayerson, Philip. //Classical mythology in literature, art, and music.// Waltham, MA : Xerox College Pub., [1971].
 * **872.09 B** Beare, William. //The Roman stage : a short history of Latin drama in the time of the Republic.// [3rd ed.]. New York : Barnes & Noble, [1965].
 * **874 C** Wheeler, Arthur Leslie, 1871-1932. //Catullus and the traditions of ancient poetry.// Berkeley, CA : University of California Press, 1964, [c1934].
 * **877.0109 K** Knoche, Ulrich, 1902-1968. //Roman satire.// Bloomington : Indiana University Press, [1975].
 * **880.9 G** Grant, Michael, 1914-. //Greek and Latin authors, 800 B.C.-A.D. 1000.// New York : H.W. Wilson Co., 1980.
 * **880.9001 B** Baldry, H. C. //Ancient Greek literature in its living context.// London : Thames & Hudson, 1968.
 * **937 B** Burgan, Michael. //Empire of ancient Rome.// New York : Facts On File, c2005. The birth and growth of Rome -- The Empire at its peak -- The decline and fall of Rome -- Politics and society in the Empire -- Living and working in the Empire -- Roman art, science, and culture -- Epilogue : Rome through the ages.
 * **937 M** McGeough, Kevin. //The Romans : new perspectives.// Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2004. Presents an introduction to the history, society, and scholarship of ancient Roman civilization and examines their government, art and architecture, economy, and major events.
 * **938 A** Adkins, Lesley. //Handbook to life in Ancient Greece.// New York : Facts On File, c1997. Explores all aspects of life in ancient Greece from the advent of the Minoan civilization in Crete to the Roman conquest in 30 B.C., including information on leaders; religion; art, science, and philosophy, and everyday life.
 * **938 W** Williams, Jean Kinney. //Empire of ancient Greece.// New York : Facts On File, c2005. The beginnings of classical Greece -- The Athenian empire -- The final years of classical Greece -- Society and culture -- Politics in ancient Greece -- Everyday life in ancient Greece -- Greek art, philosophy, and science.

WHS databases
Log into any of these databases by clicking on the link. If you are away from home, you will have to use a remote username and/or password. These can be found on the Library Media Center brochure. Make sure to take one home before leaving school!! World History: Ancient & Medieval This database provides students with a guide to life in the Ancient world and will provide them with the understanding of life in the medieval world. Student Edition- Infotrac resource for finding reference, multimedia and primary source resources on all subjects.

Internet sites
Boston Museum of Fine Art- their collection of ancient art work. Architecture in Ancient Greece- a website run by the Metropolitan Museum of Art Ancient and Classical Architecture Greek Hellenic Art Latin Culture- a site sponsored by Vassar College.

BPL: electronic resources
You will need a BPL e-card in order to access these databases. Ask Ms. Dalbec if you need help applying for a card.
 * LitFinder - Access to more than 126,500 full-text poems and over 850,000 poem citations; over 10,000 stories, essays, and plays; plus additional information sources such as biographies, essays and explanations. Includes world coverage and period pieces.
 * Virtual Reference Library - Includes more than 90 encyclopedias, plus numerous specialized reference sources covering a diversity of subjects including Arts, Biography, Business, Education, Environment, History, Law, Literature, Medicine, Multicultural Studies, Nation & World, Religion, Science, and Social Science. Some "Junior" sources included as well.