Calarco Library: History 7 Early Civilizations: Artifact Research

Recommended Websites

Ancient Civilizations
Find your civilization on the list; browse for images.
Ancient Origins
The British Museum
Choose Collection, then Online Galleries.
The Louvre
Choose Collectin & Louvre Palace, then Search the Collection.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Use the search box in the upper right corner of the screen.

Google Search tips

Your culture + artifact
- Sumer + artifact
Your culture + a descriptive term
- Example: Egypt + jewelry
You can also add the words "traditional" OR "ancient"
- Example: Egypt + traditional + jewelry
Your culture + traits of civilization
- Example: Sumer + record keeping
site:.edu + search phrase
site:.org + search phrase
site:.gov + search phrase

To find images with Google

Search for a reliable website first, then see if there are any pictures available
Perform a Google image search using the site:. formula, and check the website from which the image originates

To find images with Databases

Ancient & Medieval History Online This link opens in a new window
Prehistory through the mid-1500s. Reference sources for background reading. Gift of the John Livingston HGS '52 History Fund.
World History Encyclopedia (formerly Ancient History Encyclopedia) This link opens in a new window
Sign in with your Hopkins credentials through Google for full access.
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
General reference source to start your research. Use the MIND MAP and SUBJECT features to explore your topic. Gift of the Levin Family Fund
Encyclopedia Britannica Academic Edition This link opens in a new window
General reference source suitable for background reading. Gift of the Helen Hope Barton and Parcells Funds
Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new window
Authoritative full-text reference ebooks covering a variety of subjects. Suitable for background reading.