Classics around the web




Websites 


General 

Very basic introductions to various Greek and Roman topics (e.g. 'Slavery', 'Stoicism'). 

Online encyclopedia of all things ancient

https://eidolon.pub/
Posts on Classics as it relates to contemporary issues. Some serious, some comic.

Online magazine dedicated to the ancient world

A website run by the above devoted to articles debunking popular myths about the ancient world.  

Ancient Rome
Videos and short articles on the ancient city of Rome and its history. Excellent youtube channel here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtgPftkvL4UgmPkNS63agpw

Interactive timeline of Roman history; click a name or event and it takes you to the relevant Wikipedia page


Blogs 

There are loads - these are my favourites...

https://rogueclassicism.com/
Daily updates on Classics related news 

https://sententiaeantiquae.com/
Posts daily translations of bits of Greek/Latin texts, or short pieces related to classical texts. 16+. 

http://kiwihellenist.blogspot.com/
Longish posts on random Classical topics, often clearing up common misconceptions. 

https://www.historyoftheancientworld.com/category/articles/
Variety of articles on a wide range of topics. 

https://classicalstudies.support/
Easy reading. Currently running a series called 'Comfort Classics' interviewing people who work on the Classical world, fascinating for the range of things 'Classics' can encompass. Also publishes a weekly round up of other Classics blogs and articles called 'Weekend Reading'. 




News and magazine websites

https://www.theguardian.com/education/classics?page=1
Anything tagged with 'Classics' or 'Ancient History' on The Guardian appears here. 

https://www.the-tls.co.uk/categories/classics/
More advanced, features book reviews (but reviews are informative and worth reading in their own right) as well as occasional essays. 

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/magazine/
Lots of interesting articles, as well as podcasts and videos



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