Justinian's Hagia Sophia

 One of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian's most enduring contributions is the church of Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom).

Click here to visit the Hagia Sophia Website for more information and pictures.

Roman Entertainment

Romans lived for panem et circenses - Bread and Circuses. Roman circuses weren't about clowns and dancing bears, it meant chariot racing. This is a clip from 1959's Ben Hur, just to give a taste of what the circus might have been like.

As far as the bread goes, you'll have to make your own. But here is a website with a recipe. 

Roman Government

The link below is a good description of the the working of the Roman Government during the late Republic.

Click here for the Cursus Honorum

Greek Gods & Goddess

This video does a nice job of describing the various Greek deities.

The Greeks Had a Word for It

Greek customs and practics still impact our world today. This is from Pearls Before Swine, September 8, 2011

Back to School for 2011

The first topic we'll be covering this school year is Classical Greece.

Check this site for supplementary material.

Good luck this year!

European History Comprehensive Review

European History Comprehensive Exam is on Monday, June 20

Click here for the review sheet

Don't Despair,

Prepare!