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If you’re teaching about the Ancient World in a school or home setting, have a look at these free resources on the Romans, Ancient Greeks and the Ottomans. Each lesson is designed to last around 45 minutes, and is fully resourced with a teaching slide deck, teacher notes and student worksheet.

The Romans

Six fully-resourced lessons on:

  • Time and date conventions
  • Food & cooking
  • The Bath curse tablets
  • The Roman army
  • The Bloomberg Tablets
  • Animals in the ancient world

Access free Romans resources

Achilles playing a game as depicted on a black figure vase

The Ancient Greeks

Nine fully-resourced lessons on:

  • Shakespeare’s Ancient Influences
  • Plato & Morality
  • Music in the Ancient World
  • The Greek Gods
  • The Meaning of Myth
  • Homer & Epic Poetry
  • The Greek Alphabet
  • The Olympic Games
  • Exploring mythology through clay

Access free Ancient Greeks resources

18th century Painting of ottoman ladies

The Ottomans

The Ottomans were arguably the greatest empire to follow on after the Romans, but what do we know about them? Explore their history and their culture, and design your own iznik tile pattern.

Introduction to the Ottomans slide deck

Iznik tile worksheet

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