The resources listed herein are merely starting points. The library can provide many more resources specific to a particular topic. Some of the sources below are library databases accessible from the Libraries’ homepage at http://library.tamu.edu. Simply type the name of any of the databases listed below in the “Find a Database” search-box, and then click “Locate”.

The Library Catalog   

LibCat, the TAMU Libraries' online catalog includes the materials (books, journals, videos, documents and other materials) that the Libraries hold. Be aware that there are groups of materials not included in the catalog: many government documents and microform sets may not show.

Library of Congress Subject Headings (some starting points for searching by subject in LibCat or any other library catalog)

Databases/Indexes to Articles and Reviews 

Arts & Humanities Citation Index and Social Science Citation Index are part of the Web of Science, an online database indexing resources in all areas. It includes citations of critical articles on ancient Greek and Roman drama. The online versions go back to 1982 while the paper version of Arts and Humanities Citation Index , Z 5931.A78 goes back to 1975, and Social Sciences Citation Index, Z 7163.S6 extends back to 1956. Each citation includes a “cited references” list (to trace similar research back in time) and a “times cited” list (to trace similar research forward in time).

Wilson Periodical Indexes. A collection of databases of article citations, on a variety of subjects from science to business to the social sciences. The web versions of Humanities Index, Reader’s Guide to Periodical Literature and Essay and General Literature Index will provide citations to literary criticism articles and book chapters. Reader’s Guide to Periodical Literature, AI3 .R48, continues Poole’s Index, AI3 .P7, covering periodical literature from 1800 to present. Essay and General Literature Index includes citations to articles and book chapters from 1900 to present, AI 3 E752. Humanities Index will provide citations to criticism articles in literature, including poetry, short fiction, drama and novels. The print indexes back to 1972. AI3 H84.

Academic Search Complete via EbscoHost provides the full-text of almost 3200 scholarly publications in social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, language and linguistics, arts and literature, medical sciences, and ethnic studies. 

L'Annee philologique; bibliographie critique et analytique de l'antiquite greco-latine This print index covers all aspects of Classical studies, and although it is a French index, it covers many titles in English.  The index begins with 1924. Reference PA9 .A55.

Electronic Journal Collections  

There are thousands of online journal titles to which the Library has access. Project Muse and JSTOR are electronic journal packages that include some journals that cover topics related to classics. All electronic journals are accessible through LibCat or via the Electronic Resources page.

Using Sources from the Web 

Think before you click and print! The library has some handouts to help you critically evaluate the information you find on web sites (or any type of information resource). Remember, anyone can publish anything on the Web. As researchers it is your duty to decide whether or not the information you find is accurate and suitable for your research needs. If in doubt, check with a librarian or your professor.
The handouts below are located on our new web site via…

Library  >  Research Support  >  Research Guides >  General Research Guides

• Evaluating Web Sources: A Checklist
• Critically Analyzing Information Sources
• Checklist: Critical Analysis of Information Sources (to be used with the handout above)

Greek and Roman Athletics - Selected Web Sites 

The Ancient Olympics Exhibit (Tufts): http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/
In this exhibit, you can compare ancient and modern Olympic sports, tour the site of Olympia as it looks today, learn about the context of the Games and the Olympic spirit, or read about the Olympic athletes who were famous in ancient times.

Ancient Olympic Games Virtual Museum (Dartmouth): http://minbar.cs.dartmouth.edu/greecom/olympics/
The online museum presents an abundance of information on the ancient Olympics and on modern Greece, including an "Ask the Experts" section of interviews with Dartmouth professors.

Olympics Through Time (Foundation of the Hellenic World)
http://www.fhw.gr/projects/olympics/

The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games (UPenn) *Caution Fun
http://www.upenn.edu/museum/Olympics/olympicintro.html
A fun site of facts with comparisons between our modern day Olympics and the ancient games. Includes a glossary and some maps. (More popular than scholarly but a good little summary of the topic.)

Ancient Olympia (Hellenic Ministry of Culture): http://www.culture.gr/2/21/211/21107a/e211ga02.html
General information about the area and its history. Includes a link to more information about the origin of the Olympic games complete with photos of archeological sites and artwork.

Roman Gladiatorial Games (CUNY): http://depthome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/classics/gladiatr/
Good overview of the topic. Includes artwork, photos of historic sites, etc. Also includes commentary about the political and cultural significance of the games. Bibliography included.

Life in Roman Times – Entertainment (PBS):
http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/life.html
Background information (popular vs. scholarly) about circuses, gladiators, and chariot races. Links to other information about life in Roman times include information about religious practices, marriage and family life, home and hearth, the Roman baths, and more.

Roman Ball Games and Board Games (Personal):
http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/w/x/wxk116/romeball.html
http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/w/x/wxk116/roma/rbgames.html
Personal Web pages that include information about the ball games of trigon, harpastum, expulsim ludere, roman ball, and field hockey, as well as the board games of duodecim scripta, latrunculi, tessarae, tabula, and more. Includes bibliographies for more information.

Classics Mega-Resources - Selected Web Sites 

Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities: http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/secondary/SMIGRA/home.html
Wide variety of information embedded with photos, drawings, etc. The content is organized around general topics. Be sure to scroll down to the section on “Daily Life” where you will find entries for spectacles, circus games, games and pastimes, religious festivals, etc.

Gazetteer of the Roman World:
http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Gazetteer/Periods/Roman/home.html
Includes 354 photos, 168 drawings, 31 maps & plans. Be sure to scroll down to the section on theatres and amphitheatres.

Beazley Archive: http://www.beazley.ox.ac.uk/BeazleyAdmin/Script2/default.htm
The online site has more than 2,000 web pages with more than 5,000 images, an illustrated dictionary of more than 300 pages, bibliographies for classical archaeology and history of collections and illustrated programs for students about pottery, sculpture and engraved gems. All of these programs are ongoing.

Electronic Resources for Classicists: http://www.tlg.uci.edu/~tlg/index/about.html
A mega-resource for all things classical. This site includes links to electronic publications, bibliographical indexes, databases/web projects/and information servers, author specific web sites, professional organizations/projects/centers/other initiatives, plus a lot more.

Voice of the Shuttle: http://vos.ucsb.edu
A comprehensive web site for humanities research from the University of California, Santa Barbara (includes a link to classical studies resources). VoS emphasizes both primary and secondary (or theoretical) resources.

VRoma Image Archive Search: http://www.vroma.org/images/image_search.html
Images and photos of art objects from the VRoma organization to help visualize what it was like in ancient times.

Perseus Digital Library: http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/
Contains resources including primary and secondary texts, site plans, digital images, and maps. Art and archaeology catalogs document a wide range of objects: over 1,500 vases, over 1,800 sculptures and sculptural groups, over 1,200 coins, hundreds of buildings from nearly 100 sites and over 100 gems.

Classical Search Engines: http://www.sms.org/mdl-indx/lsearch.htm

Classical Resources: http://webserver.sms.org/intranet/web_smsp/mdl-indx/internet.htm
Includes links to classical resources in art, architecture, entertainment, e-texts, mythology, journals, etc.

Fanatical Classics Page: http://members.tripod.com/~classicspage/ *Caution Fun
This is a personal web page (popular not scholarly) aimed at making us all convert to classics. Are you ready to convert?

Selected Reference Resources   

Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2000. Map Room (Evans Library) Oversize G1033 .B3 2000

Concise Oxford Companion to Classical Literature. NY: Oxford University Press, 1993. Evans Reference PA31 .H69 1993

Athena: Classical Mythology. This CD-ROM database is available for use in the Evans Reference area. It provides brief summaries on most mythological characters, with links to summaries and full-text translations of many classical texts important to the study of myth, including works by Ovid, Homer, Virgil, Pindar, Hesiod, and Apollonius Rhodius.

Zimmerman, J. E. A Dictionary of Classical Mythology. This dictionary often gives citations to ancient sources for major stories, and also provides a handy pronunciation guide. Evans Reference  BL 715 .Z5

Crowell's Handbook of Classical Mythology. Evans Reference BL 303 .T75 1970.

Library Assistance   

If you need additional assistance, please don’t hesitate to go the Evans Reference Desk for Help. They are located on the 1st floor of the Main Library building. You may also contact them via phone at 845-5741 or via email at lib-help@tamu.edu.

For more specialized assistance you can contact your Subject Specialist Librarian for Classics.