How did Iron Age people live?
Find out how people of the Iron Age learned how to use iron and how this discovery had a dramatic impact on everyday life. The site covers how people lived and worked, their spiritual beliefs and their tools.
A Day in Pompeii
A stunning stereoscopic re-creation of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius over a period of 24 hours. It gives the story of what happened in Pompeii, transporting the viewer in time and space.
Everyday Life in Roman Times
A straightforward site where you can find out about most aspects of Roman Life such as Roman Towns, entertainment, food, work, slaves, schooling, clothes, toys, buildings and more.
Heroes of Troy
This BBC site is a music, singing and performance resource for children aged 9 to 12 based on the story of the Trojan War. Presented by David Grant. It has the narrated story of Helen of Troy and the Wooden Horse.
Greeks
Information about Ancient Greece from the BBC.
The Ancient Olympics
Did you know the Olympics began in Ancient Greece? Here you can compare ancient and modern Olympic sports, tour ancient Olympia and read about the exploits of the first Olympic athletes.
A Walk Through Time - The Evolution of Time Measurement
This presentation traces the history of time keeping from the earliest clocks to present day. It explains ancient calendars and time zones.
Romans
Why did the Romans invade Britain and what did the Romans do for us? These are two of the questions that are considered here. It also looks at life for women in Roman Britain and there is an audio drama of the Boudiccan Rebellion.
Passover - Pesach
This site is written to help Jews understand the history of Passover and how they should celebrate it. However, it is suitable for students studying Judaism from Key Stage 3 upwards. It has the Exodus story in great detail.
Roman Bath
Find out how the Romans enjoyed their baths. You can read how a replica Roman bath was built using original materials as far as possible. See if you can construct a working aqueduct online and the site also features Roman recipes.
