KS2 History - Ancient Greece
Mount Olympus
Is Mount Olympus a real place? Yes. Mount Olympus is Greece's highest mountain. Today, Mount Olympus is one of Greece's national parks. According to ancient Greek mythology, when things had to be decided in the mystical world, a council of 12 gods called the Olympians met on Mount Olympus to discuss things. Mount Olympus National Park, Greece Join Max on Mount Olympus (cartoon) The 12 Olympians
Ancient Greek Architecture Facts for Kids
Ancient Greek Architecture Architecture is the art of designing and creating buildings. Greek architecture is a very specific and influential type of design, which was based off of the post-and-lintel system. The post-and-lintel system is made up of columns, which are large upright posts, with a roof, or architrave, over the top. This type of architecture began with the Greeks, but has persisted throughout the ages to live on today. Even though it may seem simple, the Greeks created a wonderful and lasting legacy of architecture. These are some important terms to learn about Greek architecture: Greek buildings were all built in a very methodical order. The rules that Greeks used to build their buildings were precise, and said how wide the columns could be, how tall the columns could be, and how many columns a building needed. The three main Greek architectural orders are : • Doric: The Doric order is the oldest and most simple order. Sponsored Links
Places in Lincoln you can explore from your armchair
Stuck at home? You can experience some of Lincoln’s amazing treasures from the comfort of your armchair by taking virtual online tours. The coronavirus lockdown in the UK has created a number of issues for people, not least when it comes to work and shopping. But entertainment can also be a challenge, and by now the charm of boardgames and Netflix may be wavering. For those missing their days out in the city, there’s a way to learn about and explore some of the most iconic places in Lincoln online. Take a look at some of the unique locations you can dive into on Google maps. Maybe you’ll end up discovering somewhere to add to your post-quarantine bucket list! Photo: Google Maps All venues and public buildings are currently closed to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Construction of Lincoln Cathedral began in 1072 and was built in a Gothic style. It is the fourth largest cathedral in the UK at around 5,000 square metres. Take a tour of Lincoln Cathedral here. Google Maps
Interactive timelines: Comparing the reigns of Victoria and Elizabeth
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Gods and Heroes
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In the ancient Greek religion and Greek mythology, the Twelve Olympians are Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Hades, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hermes, Ares, Hephaestus, and Hestia. Like this: Like Loading...
Bomb Sight - Mapping the World War 2 London Blitz Bomb Census
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Minotaur
In Greek mythology, the Minotaur was a monster with the body of a man and the head and tail of a bull. The Minotaur was the offspring of the Cretan Queen Pasiphae and a majestic bull. Due to the Minotaur's monstrous form, King Minos ordered the craftsman, Daedalus, and his son, Icarus, to build a huge maze known as the Labyrinth to house the beast. The Minotaur remained in the Labyrinth receiving annual offerings of youths and maidens to eat. He was eventually killed by the Athenian hero Theseus. The word Minotaur is a compound word consisting of the ancient Greek name "Μίνως" or "Minos" and the noun "ταύρος" or "bull." Minos & The Bull from the Sea Minos was one of the three sons from the union of Europa and Zeus; when Zeus was took the form of a bull. King Minos commanded Daedalus and Icarus to build a grand Labyrinth to house his wife's son: Asterion or Mintauros. Pasiphae & the Birth of the Minotaur Death of Androgeos & Athen's Tribute The Death of the Minotaur The Journey Home
