Ancient History

 

bullet Classics and Ancient History
bulletPreliminary Ancient History Site
bullet Pompeii Stories from an Eruption
The story of the explosion and the subsequent archaeological digs in
the area is the focus on this interactive online exhibit created by
the Field Museum. A good place to start is the interactive timeline
which allows users to move through the events of that fateful day to
learn about the progression of the volcanic activity and the reaction
by local residents.
 
bullet Industrial archaeology in inner Melbourne, Australia
This article by Merrill Findlay, describes the results of archaeological excavations (or digs) in the vicinity of Little Lonsdale St, once a slum district, in Melbourne.
 
bullet Mill Point (Qld) archaeological survey
Mill Point in Queensland is the site of an archaeological dig that reveals information about one of the earliest timber settlements in Queensland, operating between 1869 and 1892.
 
bullet Archaeology
The Cascades Female Factory historic site in Tasmania, has interest as an archaeological dig site. Brief information and photographs describe the excavation area.


 
bullet Ottoman

Information portal regarding the history, military, culture and arts of the Ottoman Empire that  once dominated a large territory from Egypt to Russia, from India to Austria. The site contains a chronology, maps, glossary, history, military history, biographical info, art and cultures.