A Place in the World

NOVA: Secrets of the Parthenon

This is the NOVA Parthenon website and film link we viewed in class. Explore the film and website for more information about the Parthenon.

CAI board of Directors Response to 60 Minutes

Board of Directors Responds to 60 Minutes

Mortenson's Response to "60 Minutes"

Mortenson's Response to 60 Minutes

CBS "60 Minutes": 3 Cups of Tea

Follow this link to the 60 Minutes about Greg Mortenson.

 

Greg Mortenson Defends Book

Interesting controversy...would it change the importance of his work? Does it devalue the book if some of the story is not accurate? Read the article below, from the NY Times, to follow the discussion.

Greg Mortenson Defends 3 Cups of Tea

Prezi: Birth of Democracy review

Here is a Prezi review of Mr. Kachulis' story on the birth of Democracy.

 

Some more Ancient Greece links

In a few weeks, we will begin to think about projects for the Ancient Greece museum. Use these links to explore some topics:

Interactive Cultural Map of Greece

Emory University: Greece Online

Ancient Olympia/Olympics- Interactive site

 

 

Heinrich Schliemann links

Here are some links about Heinrich Schliemann to follow up our classroom exploration:

Heinrich Schliemann: Wikipedia

Archaeology Expert

Schliemann: About.com

short film of Knossos

 

Sir Arthur Evans and the Palace at Knossos

Reading Questions due Wednesday. Please read the two short articles handed out in class Tuesday, and answer the following in your journals:

1. Who was Sir Arthur Evans, and why did he visit Crete?
2. How did Evans know where to dig in Crete?
3. How did Evans fund his 30-year expedition?
4. What important evidence did Evans discover?
5. Why was the work of Evans so controversial?
6. Describe the palace at Knossos. What “modern” features did it have?
7. What key features did all Minoan palaces share?