Allan's guide to ancient Rome for general readers uses images and text to introduce art and architecture, the engineering innovations of systems of roads and aqueducts, the myths, and the emperors and their legions. Also available: Life, Myth, and Art in Ancient Greece by Emma J. Stafford.

This is the ultimate resource guide to this magnificent site, with hundreds of lavish illustrations, numerous special box features on topics ranging from theatrical entertainment to water supply to the types of gladiator depicted in frescos, and thorough surveys of daily life, religion, temple architecture, economics, and more.

Using Xenophon's "The Expedition of Cyrus," the first masterpiece of Western military history, as his guide, the author offers a dramatic perspective on a critical moment in history:  when a band of unruly Greek mercenaries supporting Cyrus the Younger attempted to wrest the throne of the mighty Persian empire from his brother, Artaxerxes II the Mindful.

The history of the Roman Colosseum is chockful of romantic but erroneous myths, and a reality much stranger than legend. We learn the details of how the arena was built and at what cost; we are introduced to the emperors who sometimes fought in the gladiatorial games; and we take measure of the audience who reveled in, or opposed, those games. The authors also trace the strange afterlife of the monument as fortress, shrine of martyrs, church, and glue factory.

Travel back in time to ancient Athens and experience the city as a tourist:  explore its streets, shop in its markets, meet the great artists, writers and philosophers.  You'll learn where to find Socrates (at the Agora), how to travel at night (with torch and an escort to discourage muggers), how to get yourself invited to a symposium to discuss philosophy, and much more.  Also available by the same author:  Ancient Rome on 5 Denarii a Day.

The early and classical Greek poets continue to influence poetry in our time, as in these vivid portraits. Twenty-five chapter-length essays portray Orpheus, Homer, Linos, Arion, Amphion, Sappho, Hesiod, Hipponax (the "dirty old man of poetry"), and many others.

This is the first complete, fully illustrated survey of Greek temples ever compiled, with photographs, maps, plans, and reconstruction drawings.  Contents include:  The Temple in Its Sacred Setting; Siting, Construction, Decoration, and Finance; "Homes of the Gods," and a complete gazetteer of colonnaded temples all arranged by region.

This text begins by looking at Classical art excavated from the city of Pompeii and concludes by discussing the influential invention of the human portrait. It highlights the rediscovery of Classical art in the modern world, from the treasure hunts of Renaissance Rome to scientific retrieval in the twenty-first century.

(Thames & Hudson: 2001) Boardman sketches the stylistic history of Greek Vases, providing insight into the ancient Greeks' views on life, myth, and politics. In addition, this text explores the processes involved in making and decorating the pottery, as well as ways of identifying the different artists and discussing their influential narrative style.

The myths of Greece and Rome exert a timeless power over us, but what do these myths represent, and why are they so endlessly fascinating?  This examination in the popular "Very Short Introduction" series from Oxford University finds classical myth in a variety of unexpected places:  bedrooms of Pompeii, skyscrapers in New York, Arabic poetry, and Hollywood films.  Other titles include Egyptian Myth, Roman Empire, Aristotle, The Meaning of Life, Buddhist Ethics.  Visit the Museum Bookshop to see our full selection.

Scepticism, a tradition that casts doubt on our ability to gain knowledge of the world, has been influential since its beginnings in ancient Greece. The author provides an engaging introduction to the arguments and central themes of ancient Scepticism from its beginnings with Pyrrho of Elis in the third and fourth centuries BC to the writings of Sextus Empiricus in the second century AD.

Discover the fascinating world of gladiators with this kit, which includes a realistic gladiator action figure with three sets of armor and weapons, timeline poster, 32-page fact book, map of the Roman Empire, model of the Colosseum, and an ancient Roman board game. For ages 9-12.

The Greeks, fighting the Trojans for ten years, wonder how they will ever storm the walled city of Troy. Find out how their clever trick changed the outcome of the war. For grades 2-4 (Step Into Reading series, Step 5).

With unprecedented access to the Greek government's Acropolis Restoration Project, NOVA takes viewers inside the minds of the ancient Greeks as they created their most enduring architectural monument, with modern Greek craftsmen striving to rediscover the lost tools and techniques of their ancestors.

Osborne, author of the Magic Tree House series, recreates daily life and the dramatic destruction and rediscovery of Pompeii through the frescoes of Bonnie Christensen, in a style inspired by wall paintings of Pompeii. Visit the publisher's website to see how frescoes are created. For ages 9-12.

This well-researched book looks at the most famous library in history, featuring engaging text and richly detailed full-color paintings recreating a lost world. While none of its books survive and no one is even sure what it looked like, the Library of Alexandria is remembered as more than just a collection of documents - it was also a place where many important theories about the world were conceived. For grades 5-9.

Alexander wasn't your typical teenager. When he was sixteen, he ran his dad's business  ruling Macedonia and leading a Greek army. By twenty, he ruled all of ancient Greece. By thirty-two, he was king of the world  The perfect leader? Not a chance. Ego can make a great leader, but ego can break one, too. For ages 11 and up.

This title in the colorful Graphic Myths and Legends series follows the journey of Odysseus, hero of the Trojan War, as he attempts to find his way home against more obstacles than you can shake a stick at.  Are he and his men destined to die at sea, or can his cunning and courage bring them safely home? For ages 9-14.

Geisert's detailed etchings accompany a lesson in Roman numerals. For ages 4-8.

The Roman general's sandals find their way into the hands of Digby and his sister Hannah during a trip to an antiques market. The life and times of Julius Caesar are explored in this latest title in the Stories of Great People series, including a biography of Caesar. For grades 4 and up.

Hamilton, author of The Greek Way and The Roman Way, became an honorary citizen of Athens in 1957. This essential anthology retells enchanting Western myths in which the ancients encapsulated their own place in the world, with themes still spellbinding today. For ages 12 and up.

Witness the remarkable story of Ancient Rome - from its vast empire and astounding engineering feats to the menu at a Roman dinner party and merciless gladiator fights. Well-illustrated throughout. For ages 9-12.

In a relaxed and humorous tone, the Caldecott-winning D'Aulaires bring to life myths that have inspired great literaure and art. This picture book introduction to mythology suits all ages who love well-told stories or imaginative illustrations. For ages 9-12.

Discover how the ancient Romans lived, what they ate, how they dressed, and many other interesting facts. What did they do for work and fun? What made the Roman armies so feared and so successful as a fighting force? How and why did not only men but women too become gladiators? How did Roman victories affect peoples they conquered? Also available: Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece. For ages 9 and up.

Bringing the world of mythology to your fingertips, this field guide is made up of die-cut cards illustrating the ancient Greek and Roman gods with imagery drawn from paintings, statuary, pottery, frescoes, and mosaics. For ages 9-12.

The authors use mythology to recapture the interest and imagination of children so that they will want to know more about Latin and the classical world. Well-known myths are told in English, then in simpler Latin with guiding illustrations, followed by exercises and activities. For ages 11 and up.

This primer on ancient Roman culture is well-illustrated with artifacts and art from Italian museums. For ages 9-12.

Perfect for getting ahead at school or just stimulatingchildren's interest, this series of workbooks features a 48 page, full-colorworkbook, a fact-filled "wonderwheel," and a topical wall chart, allfully integrated to offer depth and breadth on each topic. Other workbooks in the series focus on Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt. For ages 7-13.

What creature has the head of a woman, the body of a lion, the wings of an eagle, and always wakes up on the wrong side of the bed?  Whose face launched a thousand ships and started a war?  This colorful and educational alphabet book will tell young readers, along with a handy glossary of gods and goddesses. For ages 4-8.

Young Pythagoras can't seem to stay out of trouble. Every time he tries to help, people get angry. What's a curious kid to do? On a trip to Egypt, Pythagoras' curiosity helps him discover the secret of the right triangle. A clever introduction to the Pythagorean Theorem. For ages 9-12.

This title in the exciting Graphic Myths and Legends comic book series recounts the story of King Polydectesa and his designs on Perseus' mother, Danae. To get Perseus out of the way, the king tricks the young hero into attempting to slay the snake-haired Gorgon. Could a monster whose very look turns men to stone be a challenge too perilous even for the son of Zeus? For ages 9-14.

In this historical mystery series, Mimi, a children's writer, is working on a new mystery set in Italy. When her granddaughter Christina discovers a puzzling advertisement in an Italian newspaper, suspicious men in black trench coats start popping up. Follow Mimi and her family and friends as they explore Italy in the middle of Carnivale and solve the mystery of the Roman Colosseum. For ages 9-12.

Jack and Annie race against time to find an ancient library in Pompeii before it is buried in ash! For ages 4 -8. Also available: Hour Of The Olympics - Magic Tree House #16