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Studying Ancient History and Classics

Basics, glossary, maps, and resources on classical literature. Includes material on ancient Greek and Roman poets and playwrights, and online texts in English and Latin.
Specialized Augustus Books
There are many books about the first princeps of Rome, Augustus. Here you will find books that tend towards the scholarly, focusing on specific aspects of the man, his reign, or his times, or more general history books about the end of the Republican and the start of the Imperial period.
Classical Approach Homeschool Ancient History
Resources for a classical curriculum and to help in your homeschool study of ancient history.
Defining Ancient/Classical History
This article attempts to define the period of ancient/classical history by contrasting it with what came before (pre-history) and what came after (Middle Ages).
Why Study Classics - Advantages of Classical Studies
Why should you study classics? There are many advantages of classical studies.

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