CLASSICAL STUDIES
Classical Studies is the natural companion to Latin. Students study Greek mythology and Greek and Roman history and literature every year, gradually deepening their knowledge and understanding. This long grounding prepares students to read the classics of Greek, Roman, and English literature, and to study and understand the modern world.
Suggested Timeline
YEAR 1
D’Aulaires’ Greek Myths
YEAR 2
Famous Men of Rome
YEAR 3
Famous Men of the Middle Ages
YEAR 4
Famous Men of Greece,
The Trojan War,
and Horatius at the Bridge
YEAR 5*
The Iliad, The Odyssey, and
The Book of the Ancient Greeks
YEAR 6
The Aeneid and
The Book of the Ancient Romans
YEAR 7
Greek Tragedies (Euripides, Sophocles, and Aeschylus)
YEAR 8
The Divine Comedy
*If you don’t begin your classical education until middle or high school, we recommend that you start with Year 5. Also, it is always helpful if your student has a basic knowledge of Greek mythology (D’Aulaires’ Greek Myths) and has read a retelling of the Trojan War (Olivia Coolidge’s The Trojan War).
Have questions about our Classical Studies Curriculum? Call (502-966-9115) or email (sales@memoriapress.com) and we will be happy to help.
