This site provides a plethora of historical facts and interesting information about the history and events of the ancient Olympic Games. (
http://minbar.cs.dartmouth.edu/greecom/olympics/
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Students visiting this site can learn more about ancient Olympic sports, tour ancient Olympia , gain an understanding of the context and spirit of the ancient Olympic Games, and read stories from Olympic athletes of that time. (
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/
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This site briefly describes the other Pan Hellenic festivals--Pythian Games, Isthmian Games, Nemean Games, and Other Pan Hellenic Games (
http://sunsite.tus.ac.jp/olympics/classical/other_festivals.html
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Learn more about the Roman Empire through the brief descriptions of the early and late Republic, the Emperors, the army, society, and religion as well as through the pictures provided on this site. (
http://www.roman-empire.net/
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This site, developed by school students, provides brief overviews and pictures of life in the Middle Ages. (
http://www.kyrene.k12.az.us/schools/brisas/sunda/ma/mahome.htm
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After visiting this site, you will know more about the major aspects of the rebirth of knowledge (Renaissance) as Europe emerged from the Dark Ages. (
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/renaissance/middleages.html
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