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"The Reading Like a Historian curriculum engages students in historical inquiry. Each lesson revolves around a central historical question and features sets of primary documents designed for groups of students with diverse reading skills and abilities."

"The victory of the Roman emperor Trajan over the Dacians in back-to-back wars is carved in numerous scenes that spiral around a 126-foot marble pillar in Rome known as Trajan's Column. It's a tale that reads like an ancient comic strip. Take Trajan's Column for a spin: Click the arrows at left for a guided tour, or explore on your own by dragging the images. (Trajan is highlighted in yellow.)"

UC Press ebooks, publicly accessible: Ancient History read online

"Learn the history of the Hittites. Read about them in their own words. Reference a powerful map to reveal the Hittite world. Uncover the most recent discoveries. Discuss with others. You can do all of this at Hittites.info, in a single, powerful, integrated environment. Learn history in a way never before possible - at Hittites.info."

"What do these stories mean to us today? Do these stories still communicate a message that is meaningful to us? We now know the scientific explanation for many of the phenomena that are explained in ancient Greek myths. Why do we still read them? (They are the basis of Western literature, and the lessons they teach can still be relevant today. Some of them, such as the tales of Narcissus and Arachne, teach us not to be vain or boastful. The story of Venus and Adonis speaks to lost love and the inevitability of fate.)"

background for reading the Odyssey

"Some Great Greek Myths"