Visiting Versailles via the Getty Center in Los Angeles
While I savored each scene of the Versailles exhibit, I learned more about how the Ancient Greek and Ancient Romans influenced French art.
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
Tag: Ancient Greece
Visiting the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades
Loved the Getty Villa, a recreated Roman villa from the first century, overlooking the ocean, with ancient art displayed throughout as the Romans often did.
Tragic theater, fall of democracy, Alexander the Great: Becoming Ancient Greeks
Picking up the broken pottery, he tried to decipher the word. While in character as Ancient Greeks, we said it wasn’t important and moved him on.
National Spelling Bee Benefits
How we cracked the secret code to spelling via the National Spelling Bee list, with many thanks to the Greeks, and Romans, etc.
Ancient History Memory Books
Because of so many creations into which my kids invested much time and energy, they created memory books that contain encouraging notes from extended family.
Driving through Ancient Greece
When we toured the Focus on the Family facilities, the tour guide raved about Drive Thru History as an excellent resource, especially for homeschoolers.
Becoming Classical Greeks
After the play, the kids removed their masks and put on their Greek costumes. Meet the Greek family (with a son who was a Greek hoplite).
