Favorite Rome and Greece books, movies, sites

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  • February 24, 2013 at 11:42 pm
    momto2blessings
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    Our family is extremely blessed to be able to travel to Europe with Hubby’s job this summer. We are currently studying Egypt, but I think I’d like to take a break for a month or so before we leave to learn about Rome and Greece. Please share your favorite books, sites, movies! We’ll likely visit The Parthenon and the National Museum in Athens and the Sistine Chapel and Colliseum in Rome….so anything including these would be extra helpful:) I’ve got most of the SCM Module 2 books, so favorites of those would be great, too! Thanks for any suggestions:) Blessings, Gina

    February 24, 2013 at 11:43 pm
    momto2blessings
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    Oops….sorry for double post. Please delete one!

    Oh, and kids are 7th and 4th.

    February 25, 2013 at 1:31 am
    sheraz
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    Gina – I just read a great picture book called Michelangelo by Diane Stanley (you will need to preview for some nudity). It was very interesting – I learned a lot.  The pictures are superb and you will be able to remember some of the stories behind the sculptures and paintings in the Sistine Chapel when you go! That would be so cool – I am so glad that you have this opportunity! =)

     

    February 25, 2013 at 1:52 am
    sheraz
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    I edited to add some videos but it took me too long. =/  Another thought I had was about the Famous Men books – you could read the stories of the specific places and events where you are going. Then you would have a better time appreciating what you are looking at. 😉

    There are free videos about Alexander the Great, the Parthenon, the Battle of Marathon, Thermopylea, Troy, Ancient Greek art, etc. that I can post for Greece, if you are interested.  Most are about 24 minutes or so. 

    February 25, 2013 at 2:31 am
    pianogirl363
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    Hi Gina!

    Here were our favorite books and videos when we studied Ancient Rome last year:

    http://wheremytreasureis.wordpress.com/2012/06/03/learning-together-tuesday-ancient-rome/

    ~Anna

    February 25, 2013 at 6:04 pm
    momto2blessings
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    Thanks, Sheraz. I thought I’d sold the Stanley book but just happily discovered I kept it, yeah! Please share the videos, that sounds perfect:)

    Anna, your blog is awesome and I will definitely be referring to it! Oops…I though I may have spelled Colloseum wrong…will likely get that book!

    Thanks, ladies:)

    February 25, 2013 at 6:28 pm
    sheraz
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    I have not watched all of these completely through, so please use your own judgement! 😉

    The Development of Ancient Greek Art – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS0u8XpLoTI  (12 minutes)

    Mycenaneans: The Civilization of Heroes (Troy) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdDUDU9qTj8  (24 minutes)

    The Battle of Marathon – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH5Iw5VpJ18  (22 minutes)   History Channel

    Thermopylae – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ew4qCi–QY  (22 minutes)  History Channel

    Secrets of the Parthenon – http://video.pbs.org/video/980040228  (53 minutes)   PBS  

    Alexander the Great – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhNO-dJNhWQ   (2 hours, 13 minutes)  National Geographic – just listened to part of this, and checked the video. WE WILL ALL NEED TO PREIVEW THIS ONE!!!

    Ancient Greek Cities in Italy – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9NC4ov18yA  (27 minutes) 

    When you are on any of these screens, it will bring up other suggestions on the right hand side.  You might be able to be specific in a search and find cool stuff too. 😉

    February 26, 2013 at 1:13 am
    momto2blessings
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    Thanks so much, Sheraz! We will definitely be going through these:) Thanks for taking the time to post! Blessings, Gina

    February 26, 2013 at 3:11 pm
    Wings2fly
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    There are also the Drive Thru History videos. There are some episodes on Greece and some on Rome. There is a link to watch free online, or you can purchase at CBD or libraryanded.com

    http://www.itbn.org/search/index/page/1?search=drive+thru+history&submit_search=search

    Rick Steve’s Europe or other travel shows may be helpful. Check PBS or Netflix or library.

    I’m not sure the age of your children, but my youngsters liked the Usborne Time Traveler with Egypt, Rome, Vikings and Medieval Times. It may be at your library.

    http://www.amazon.com/Time-Traveler-Medieval-Ancient-Usborne/dp/0746033656/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1361891286&sr=1-1&keywords=usborne+time+traveler

    There are also some Dover historical coloring books on ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. These have interesting historical writing about the picture on each page. They are very detailed pictures.

    February 26, 2013 at 6:02 pm
    momto2blessings
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    Sarah, thanks for the Drive-Thru History reminder!!  And the other suggestions, too. Honestly, my energy has been taken up w/finding pet care/house sitters for our extended trip I just haven’t had a chance to sit down and figure out educational resources yet. 

    Thanks to  you all for helping me narrow choices and make my job easier:) Blessings, Gina

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