Register for free!
1606 users online right now

[x]

Explore: Ancient, History

Canadian Content hasn't compiled information about yet!
This page was last updated on August 26th, 2008
Ancient (from History)
Canadian Content » Society » People » Women » History » Ancient »
Internet Women's History SourcebookInternet Women's History Sourcebook
The sourcebook provides extensive original source materials, discussion and links on the history of women in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome, as well as women's history resources to the present.
Educated Women in Ancient SocietyEducated Women in Ancient Society
Discussion of women's education in ancient Greece, Egypt and Italy; sections discuss educational standards, women in religious roles, female philosophers and poets.
Lucath's Goddess Worship siteLucath's Goddess Worship site
Descriptions of female divinities in the ancient world; discussion of the role of female goddesses in pagan and Christian history.
Ancient/Classical History - Lives of Ancient WomenAncient/Classical History - Lives of Ancient Women
Biographies and articles on women in the ancient world, including queens, poets, philosophers, scientists and courtesans.
Midwives and Maternity Care in the Ancient WorldMidwives and Maternity Care in the Ancient World
Analysis of obstetrics,childbirth, folk medicine, neonatal care and midwifery in the Graeco-Roman world. From HELIOS.
9000 Years of Anatolian Woman9000 Years of Anatolian Woman
Sculpture, artifacts reflecting millennia of women's lives in ancient Anatolia (Turkey). Primarily art, scant text.
Empress TheodoraEmpress Theodora
Academic article regarding Theodora's use of patronage in Constantinople (2002).
Women in the Ancient WorldWomen in the Ancient World
Discussion of women's lives in ancient Egypt, Rome, Greece, Israel and Babylon including legal status, bride and family customs, women's health, cultural norms. Short biographies of famous Roman women and empresses.
Amazon Women Warriors in Ancient HistoryAmazon Women Warriors in Ancient History
Resource site with historical sources, articles, art and links concerning the existence of the Amazons in ancient history.
Women's Ancient History (About.com Guide)Women's Ancient History (About.com Guide)
Articles and links on women's history and contributions in the ancient world, including Anatolia, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and in early Christianity.
Images of Women in Ancient ArtImages of Women in Ancient Art
Images, articles, art regarding women in prehistory, ancient Egypt, the Aegean, Palestine, Greece. Discussion topics, links, further reading.
Lothene:  Women Warriors Throughout HistoryLothene: Women Warriors Throughout History
Archeological, artistic and literary evidence for existence of female warriors and gladiators from the ancient to modern world.
Women and Women's Communities in Ancient JapanWomen and Women's Communities in Ancient Japan
Extended discussion of historical role of women in ancient Japan based on their diaries and other literary works.
Ancient History Sourcebook: The Code of the Assura, c. 1075 BCEAncient History Sourcebook: The Code of the Assura, c. 1075 BCE
Excerpts from ancient Assyrian law codes: multiple entries on women's duties and behavior.
The Spindle and The Shrine: Daily Life of Women in Classical TimesThe Spindle and The Shrine: Daily Life of Women in Classical Times
Documenting a 2000 exhibition at Indiana University, highlights aspects of women's daily and social life through archeological artifacts to examine multiple aspects of women's roles in ancient Greece and Rome.
Celtic Women:  Myth and SymbolCeltic Women: Myth and Symbol
Study of ancient Celtic female deities and women's status in Celtic legend.
Women's Lives in MesopotamiaWomen's Lives in Mesopotamia
Discussion, analysis of Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets and artifacts to define women's lives in ancient Mesopotamia: from "Women in World History" curriculum.
Antiqua Medicina: Women In MedicineAntiqua Medicina: Women In Medicine
Brief article about midwifery in ancient Athens and the role of female midwives, including Agnodice.
Women's Life in Ancient Greece and RomeWomen's Life in Ancient Greece and Rome
Comprehensive original source materials in translation for women's studies in ancient Rome and Greece. Subjects cover law, poetry, literature, and society. Maintained at Diotima.
Female Intellect in AntiquityFemale Intellect in Antiquity
Brief discussion of famous women intellectuals, poets and philosophers in the ancient world.
Diotima: Women and Gender in the Ancient WorldDiotima: Women and Gender in the Ancient World
Scholarly multi-disciplinary resource focused on women's history in the ancient world. Comprehensive original sources, bibliographies, links, search capability, essays.
Florilegium: People in the Ancient WorldFlorilegium: People in the Ancient World
Comprehensive biography of Cleopatra of Egypt; shorter bios of famous women of the ancient world including Zenobia, Fulvia, Julia Domna, Cornelia, Zenobia, among others. Bibliography, sources.
The AmazonsThe Amazons
Selections from articles, art, and archeological exploration on whether the Amazons existed.
The New AmazoNationThe New AmazoNation
Multi-faceted discussion of legendary Amazon women warriors, matriarchies, female divinities and priestesses in ancient history to present times.

History >> Ancient yielded other results on Canadian Content:


Ancient refuge found by workmen.
Ancient refuge found by workmen. History
Ancient book of psalms found in Irish peat bog.
Ancient book of psalms found in Irish peat bog. History
Ancient pathway unveiled
Ancient pathway unveiled History
Ancient hostelry found under pub
Ancient hostelry found under pub History
Ancient monument aligned to sun
Ancient monument aligned to sun History


--