An excellent three volume compilation of essays on the cultural history of Greece and Rome in the classical period. An outstanding encyclopedic dictionary of classical history and culture. A short entry encyclopedia of people, places, and events from classical history. A short entry encyclopedia on the imperial era of Roman history. A five volume encyclopedia with in depth information on archaeological sites in the Near East.
Geographic coverage is broad, but there is a special focus on Palestine and Syria.
An in depth and profusely illustrated guide to archaeological sites in Israel and Palestine. A guide to a wide array of archaeological findings at Hellenic and Roman sites. While more a history of archaeological excavations than of ancient history, this source includes a significant amount of useful information. Biographical and topical articles on Greek and Roman philosophy. This religion encyclopedia has a wealth of information on the history and cultures of the ancient world.