- Before History - Discussion about pre-history and how it impacted all history.
- The Ages of Bronze and Iron - Dedicated to the study of the Aegean Late Bronze and Early Iron Ages.
- Virtual Archaeology - Dedicated to reconstructing ancient structures using 3D graphics software.
- Architectural Methods - Discussion about the construction methods used in Ancient Egypt.
- Ars Romana - A discussion and exhibition group for visual arts and music in ancient Rome.
- Art of Ancient Worlds - Both a gallery of art from all over the ancient world and a forum for member artists.
- Museum of the Americas - A virtual museum for art of the indigenous cultures of the Americas.
- Opus Sectile - Center for the study of Roman architecture.
- Sesh Ked - A group focused on exploring the art and architecture of ancient Egypt.
- Seven Wonders - For the discussion of the Wonders of the Ancient World.
- The Pyramid Realm - A group about how the pyramids were built, who built them, how they were constructed, why they were built the way they were, but it also has room for role play.
- Ars Amatoria - Discussion about love and lust in ancient cultures.
- Ancient Ways - A cross city exploration of the daily life of the ancients.
- Feng Shui - The Art of Placement. A simple change of picture, color or moving the furniture around can change one's outlook on life and could possibly increase your luck! What does your room say about you?
- Food for Thought - Discussion of food through the centuries.
- Harp and Cymbal - Discussion about ancient and modern melodies from AW's varied cultures.
- Nine Lives - Where you and your cat are treated like royalty.
- Of Silk and Gold - Discussion about clothes and jewelry throughout the ages.
- The Bone Yard - A place for dog lovers the world over to come together and share their knowledge, photos and stories.
- Aedes Divi Iulii: Julius Caesar and His Times - For discussion of the life of Gaius Julius Caesar and Rome in his time.
- Alexander the Great - For the discussion of Alexander the Great and his times.
- Ancient Mysteries - For the discussion of the many mysteries hidden behind the closed doors of history.
- Archaic Kemet - Exploration of the Pre and Early Dynastic Periods of Egypt's History.
- Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - Dedicated to historical discussion on the fall of the Roman Empire, and the lives of those Romans and barbarians who made the history what it was.
- FUNDAMINA ROMAE - Here we discuss the history of the Romans from the foundation of the city, traditionally placed to 753 BC, to the advent of the First Triumvirate, ca. 60 BC.
- History of Kemet - Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!
- Of Cabbages & Kings - Royal courts and customs throughout the world & all time periods.
- PAX ROMANA - For historical discussions of the Caesars from Augustus to Marcus Aurelius.
- Revolutions of the Sun - A group intended as a deep-delving study of the causes and effects of the Atenist movement.
- The Evolution And Legacy Of Classical Greece - Dedicated to the discussion of the Greeks from their early migrations through their rise in power, as a culture, economic, and military force, to their ultimate decline.
- The Forbidden World - This group is dedicated to the discussion of taboos, mores and manners of ancient civilizations.
- THE GREAT STOA - Hè Megalè Stoá: a center of ancient science, knowledge, wisdom, culture and art.
- The Heraldic College of Ancient Worlds - Genealogy at Ancient Worlds
- The Last Generation of the Roman Republic - For academic discussion on the period from 80 BCE to the end of the Republic.
- The Light of the East - Exploring the history, culture, art and customs of Ancient and Medieval Asia.
- The Underworld - Historical perspective of the criminal element throughout history. (by invite only)
- A Confederacy of Dunces - A place to talk about things that are of interest in our real lives (movies, books, music, sports, etc).
- A Games World - A group for Games of all sorts. From Ancient Games to Computer Games.
- AQUA FENNICA - CRAPULA MUNDI - Reconstruction of the Greatest Aquaduct of all time
- AW's Anonymous - This is a place for those of you who are addicted to Ancient Worlds.
- Beatlemania! - For the discussion of the Fab Four and Sixties culture!
- Hollywood on the Tiber! - For the dicussion of the Sword and Sandal Epics from the Silent Era to present day!! Talk about the movies, actors, themes and more!
- Manga Mania - The place to discuss all aspects of manga and anime!
- Michinpaqui - The social stop for any and all in the Americas and beyond.
- Nine Lives - The history, mythology, legend and artistry concerning cats.
- The Connexion - Ever wonder where everyone comes from? Here's your opportunity to share, connect and perhaps make some real life connections.
- The Drive-Thru Mongolian BBQ
- The Garden of Philodemus - An informal gathering place for those who enjoy discussing philosophy, literature, general politics, the nature of things and how to live better.
- The ROSTRA - The Originals, the Best... the Old Contemptibles.
- The Subrostrani - subrostrani -orum, m. pl. loungers about the rostra, idlers.
- The Temple Complex - Restauration of the Temple complex is being performed at this very minute
- The Temple of Cornellia - The Temple for the worship of the goddess Cornellia and her chainsaw.
- The Unseemly Court - Interaction with humor and relaxation in a most Unseemly Court
- The White Wolf Circle - A cross-cultural Wisdom Circle
- Tullianum - The infamous resting place of AWesome minds.
- Area 51 - Got some group testing you'd like to try out? Here's da place!
- Hellas Groups Central - A central place for all the Hellas groups to communicate.
- The Assembly - Serious discussion for group development, management and successful growth in a peaceful and cooperative environment.
- The Crossroads - A place for supporters of AW to discuss the site and plan events and projects.
- The Curia - For the discussion of the future development of AncientWorlds.
- Ancient Expressions - Dedicated to the study of written communication in Ancient Egypt.
- Ancient Scripts - To explore the nature of verbal, visual and written communication, across and among cultures, from its inception to present times.
- Hellenike Paideia - The group where the ancient Greek language can be taught, learned and discussed.
- Kunjarazdoz - The Language Lounge - In this group we are going to explore the great variety of Germanic Languages, both Old and New, from Old Norse to Modern German.
- Quill & Parchment - A writer's workshop for all genres.
- Schola Lingvae Latinae - The group where the Latin Language can be taught, learned and discussed.
- Scholeio Neoellinikon - A school of Modern Greek.
- Subconscious Writings - ...and other odd subjects.
- The Scribe's Palette - A writer's workshop for all forms of writing.
- The Writers' Bothy - A place for writers of historical fiction, fact, or roleplayers to gather and share ideas.
- Celtic Law - Discussions of Celtic Druids with a focus on the law.
- Lex Romana - Discussion about Roman law and its legacy.
- Philos Sophia - For the study of ancient Greek philosophy.
- Bardic College - For study, practice and preservation of the traditional bardic arts of poetry, storytelling, legend and literature.
- Ex Libris - For the discussion of books from great literature to potboilers, from books with ancient themes to those on the cutting edge of reality.
- The Morning Room - the splendor of Daphne du Maurier
- The Satyricon Society - Petronius' novel discussed and enjoyed
- The Ten Philosophers Haiku - A journey of experiences encompassing the nature and power of revelations that are haiku.
- The Tenth Muse - Devoted to the sharing of poetry of all periods; encouraging citizen-poets to post their own verses.
- Theatre of Dionysus - Ancient Greek theatre, drama & poetry
- Valinor - A place to discuss the work of J.R.R. Tolkien.
- Arms and Armour - A group for the discussion of weapons in ancient as well as modern times. Covering everything from the evolution of said subjects, as well as materials used to make them and techniques.
- Delenda est Carthago - The 3rd century before the common era was a time of empire-making and empire-breaking especially in the western Mediterranean, where a conflict was brewing that would shape the future of the known world.
- The Academy - Discussion of military history, with emphasis on the ancient world.
- The War College of Sun Tzu - A discussion of the philosophy, strategy, and tactics of military history in The Orient.
- Warfare in Ancient Egypt - Discussions covering everything from the foundations of the army to the Campaigns of the New Kingdom, foreign policy, military leaders and other topics.
- Clouds of Legend - Exploration and adventure within the rich mythological heritage of the Orient.
- Mt. Olympus - Discussion of the Greek gods and mythology.
- Mythopedia - Discussion about patterns and archetypes in myths
- Renaissance and Raptures - Historical discussion and role play, with emphasis on the Tudors.
- Stuart & Georgian England - Discussion of 17th and 18th century England and related topics.
- The Age of Chivalry - Discussion about the era in which knights ruled the lands.
- The Miracle that is Greece - Dedicated to the study of modern Greek culture.
- Library of the Americas - Access this board to use the database that catalogs ancient civilizations in the Americas.
- The Alexandria Library - Everything you always wanted to know about Ancient Egypt, but were afraid to ask.
- The Missing Link! - Our Mission: Catalog the best historical websites available.
Americas
- Anahuac - Civilizations of the Valley of Mexico
- Borikén - The island of Puerto Rico ~ its history and culture; also, a social center for those of Puerto Rican descent to come share their heritage.
- Calakmul - Welcome to the kingdoms of the Maya
- Tahuantinsuyu - Welcome to Tahuantinsuyu, the Land of the Four Quarters, the Empire of the Quechua (Inca)
- Tenochtitlan - Welcome to the Valley of Mexico and the Aztec Empire.
- Turtle Nations - Historical discussions on the pre-European cultures of North America
Celtia
- Achd a' Erin - A Warrior's Salute to Ireland. A historical group dedicated to the discussion and research of 18th-20th Century Ireland.
- Alba - A general reference for study and discussion of Scotland's history, from the earliest times to today.
- Ciclipéid Éire na gCeilteach - The Encyclopedia of Celtic Ireland: A general reference for study and discussion of Ireland's history from earliest times up to today.
- Cilipeid Celtica - Wales Edition - A general reference work and discussion area for Wales.
- Compleat Britain - A general reference work for the study and discussion of the British Isles.
- Dumnonii! - Thought to be the strongest and most powerful of all the tribes, the Dumnonii are unique in many ways. This groups' mission is to explore and re-live the lives of this once great, and stalwart people.
- Iberia - History, Land & People
- Maruadiat es Gaul - A discussion group with interests in the continental Celts of ancient Europe.
- The Fianna - A modern organization of men and women that explore and recreates the myth, history and martial arts of the wandering bands of Irish and Scottish warriors led by the famous Fionn mac Cumhaill an incorporates the lessons learned in their lives.
Germania
- Angelcynn: The History of Anglo-Saxon England - The history of the Germanic kingdoms of England, from the Saxon Advent to the Norman Conquest.
- De Vliegende Hollander - Dedicated to those who would like to know more about this peculiar delta of many important European rivers.
- Hugrunar - The World of the Vikings - For the discussion of all aspects of the culture of the Vikings.
- Russia - The History and Culture of Russia and Its Peoples...
- The Thunder of Perun - A group exploring slavic culture and other Eastern European cultures.
- The Wanderings of the Tribes - Known as the "Migration Age", the period from the 3rd to 7th Centuries saw great movements of many Germanic peoples. This group is for the discussion of these tribes, clans and warbands, their great treks and their part in the fall of the Roman Empire.
- Theudokuntho - Germania: 100 BCE-300 CE - The history, culture and language of the Early Germanics from their first contacts with the Meditarrenean cultures to the end of the 2nd Century CE.
Hellas
- Byzantium - An exploration of the Byzantines, both through historical posts and historically-informed role-play.
- Delian Dreams - Discussion about the island of Delos.
- Sparta - For the discussion of Sparta and Laconia.
Mesopotamia
- Aliyah: Journeys to the Promised Land - For the discussion of all things related to the Hebrew peoples and their cultures past and present.
- Kart Hadasht ~ Queen of the Seas - Carthage ~ a city of unsurpassed sailors, unsurpassed merchants, seldom surpassed soldiers. From its foundation, to its fall.
Rome
- BRITANNIA - For discussion of the half-millennium during which Britain was a province of Rome's Empire.
- Etrvria - For the discussion of the Etruscan civilization.
- Firenze - A historical look at Firenze - the heart of the Renaissance.
- LONDINIUM - Capital of Britannia, entrepot extraordinaire, most mysterious city of the Western Roman Empire.
- Roman Africa - The History of Roman Africa
- Roman Near East - An exploration of the Roman Provinces of the Ancient Near East
- Venezia - A historical look at the City of Canals.
- Bharat Mata - Discussion of India's history, art and culture.
- Early Dynastic China - History, Culture and Art of the Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties of China
- Heian-Kyo - Both a Historical and Role Play center for the Heian period of Japan
- Roof of the World - For the discussion of Tibetan history, culture, religion and art.
- The Floating World - A group to explore Edo and the Tokugawa Period ~ its culture and history
- The Green Papaya - Exploring the cultures of Southeast Asia
- The Khanate of The Golden Horde - For discussion of the Mongols.
- The Pacific Islands - Examination and discussion on the Pacific Island regions of Polynesia, Micronesia, Melanesia, Aboriginal Australia, and elsewhere.
- Ancient Paths - For the discussion of the Pantheon of ancient religions and Gods.
- Arcanum Arcanorum - A place for multi-disciplinary examination of life as we know it... or don't.
- Between the Rivers: Religion in Ancient Mesopotamia - Dedicated to discussing the religious beliefs of the ancient peoples who lived in Mesopotamia and Persia.
- Creideamh - Discussion about Celtic faith, from the Druids to the Saints.
- Dar al Islam - Islam throughout the Ages
- FANVM VESTAE - A group about Vesta and the Life of Vestal Virgins.
- Gnosis - Devoted to academic study of the origins of Christianity.
- Religare - An interdisciplinary group for religious studies and issues.
- Religio Romana - Discussion of religion in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire.
- The Bodhi Tree - Discussion of religion and philosophy in the Orient.
- The Glen of Dana - A place for dicussing the varieties of alternative beliefs world wide and the historical aspects as well.
Americas
- Moquihuix - Roleplay in the Americas.
- The Velvet Glove - Chicago, 1926
Celtia
- Avalon - The Dark Age kingdom of Glastonbury.
- B.A.D. - TV - Welcome to the Broadcasters And Directors Network...
- Brigantia - Home of the mightiest tribe in all of Celtia. Historical discussion, roleplay, and general mayhem.
- Clan Cumhaill - A historical role play group LOOSELY based upon Gaelic kinship and society.
- Crannog Niall - The crannog of the clan Niall, near the shores of the Lough Mask.
- Ferrigan's Drum - The destiny lies between Ferrigan's drum and a daughter...
- Glastenning - Explore through roleplay the kingdom of Glastenning, a land in the West Country that would become the historical Glastonbury and the mythical Avalon.
- Inver Colpa - The home of Clan Niafer, legendary guardians of Tara.
- The Amazon World - Roleplay based on the myths, legends and history of the Amazons.
- The Citadel - Roman-Celtic-Germanic Military Role-play for the years between 300 BCE and 100 CE.
- The Clan Cumhaill - A historical role play group loosely based upon Gaelic kinship and society.
- The Faery Ring - A place for fairy enthusiasts and students of Western literature to share ideas and research, compose stories and verse, and role-play as one of the Good People in King Conaglin's Rade.
- The Rath of Celtia - A gathering place for all the Celts.
- We The People - A group of people (pre-industrial era) flee their country to start life anew upon a group of four northern islands. Come and help us kick off the start of a new civilization!
Egypt
- Back to Weirdgypt - The year is 2005 AD - but not for long because a tourist in Egypt is blasted back to 55 BC. This unfortunate event triggers a chain reaction that turns the Two Lands upside down!
- Eternal Gods, Eternal Lives - Role Play that focuses on the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt.
- KMT - Pharaonic~Dynastic RolePlay and Arcadia for a Unified Ancient EgyptAn Historical & RPG Safe Haven Group.
- The Court of the Two Feathers - A court system dedicated to hear and decide your historical theories.
- The Pyramid Club - Role-play set in Egypt circa 1920.
Germania
- Deliver Us From Evil - Welcome to the 19th-century Gothic village of Drakesheath.
- The Legion - Britain. 400 AD. There is only one last Roman military unit -- The Legion.
- Valhalla - Adventure awaits around every corner.....
Hellas
- Alternate Realms and Writing - Discussion of all the cultures of the ancient world and roleplay in alternate universe/fantasy settings.
- Epyllion - Live the challenge to be a novelist who lived and wrote in years of glory!
- Exotikos - Interludes in the Aegean Islands.
- Shadows Over Eldritch - Having traveled the ages, Ward Theognis' time machine has been disabled in the town of Eldritch, Virginia. He can only reach out for allies in his war across time against the use of the Umberlexicon. The new residents from throughout the Ancient Worlds gather here to unravel the mystery.
- The Stage Crew - Our Town Comes To Our Community...
Mesopotamia
- Atlantis - Over 11,000 years ago there existed an island nation located in the middle of the Atlantic ocean populated by a noble and powerful race.
- Empires - This board is for the factual discussion of the Empires of the Ancient Near East as well as a general forum for everyone to swap ideas and meet new friends.
- Explorers Guild - A group based on adventure and exploration of the unknown.
- Gods of War - A group dedicated to wargamers and fans of the series SG-1.
- Portals - Mysteries unfolding beyond the imagination
- The Flooding of the Black Sea - In 5600, the Mediterranean flooded into the Black Sea lake driving the many peoples around it far away. Come face the starvation, theft and wars these people encountered.
- West of Eden - Retell the lives, times, legends and histories of the Near East and more.
Rome
- Agrippina's Court - Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be the member of the Imperial Court?
- Arturus Rex - Where the Legend is to Become Reality.
- Bread And Circuses - For the interactive storylines of the Roman Empire, from Julius Caesar to Constantine and beyond, especially those concerning the gladiatorial games.
- Caesar's Coda - For the discussion of Roman allohistorical scenarios and roleplaying in one such world.
- Crime and Court - This group is a roleplay which takes place in the modern times. Here we solve crimes and have court cases.
- Dynasty - The Dynasty of the Flavians provides alternate roleplay and historical discussion in tumultuous times.
- I, Claudius: Adventures in Julio-Claudian Rome - Dedicated to the study of History and the writing of Historical Fiction in the Julio-Claudian time period.
- Imperial Rome - A role-playing group set in the Roman imperial period circa 200 AD.
- Imperium - Ancient Roman socio-political role-playing game.
- Julia's Journey - My name is Julia, I am married to a man of power who chose to be a gladiator.
- Mundus Romae: 1500 AUC - In the Multiverse, time flows as here, but events may vary. The shores of a new world beckon, to be discovered by...a Roman steam galley?
- Nigravipera Aeterna - Blackadder in Ancient Rome!
- Pax Inter Pares - Caesar has crossed the Rubicon but the Civil War hasn't shaped up the way it did in our world. Caesar is in the west and Pompey is in the east. In this alternate history, who will come out ahead?
- ResPublica Romana - Fact and fiction about Rome and Romans.
- Star Wars: The Golden Age - Original, interactive stories, in the Star Wars Universe, 3,000 Years before A New Hope
- Seditores Romani - For the discussion of the rebels and rebellions of Rome.
- The Pearls of Pergamon - An incredibly lengthy adventure tale spanning time, space, and an assortment of old Romans on Adventures in the Ancient World to Save Civilization.
- The Pirates Guild - Where Pirates Come Together to Boast of Past Journeys and Plan Future Escapades
- The Regia - The beginning of the End. An interactive group dealing with the beginning decline of the Roman Empire.
- The Roman Republic - Role play group, circa 54 BCE, based on the Ancient Sites group of the same name.
- The Sons of Venus - Some say history is written. But the gods tell fractured tales. Sometimes, in other places...Rome happened differently.
- Vesuvius 79 AD - Living in Pompeii before Vesuvius' eruption in 79 AD. History and roleplay under the shadow of this crucial event.
The Orient
- Kong Tian Nuo - Set in a rural tavern in the yellow lion province; this place is a gathering of serfs, wealthy nobles, and everyone in between.
- Sengoku Jidai - Warring states Japan
- Silk Empires - Role play and discussion on the land and sea trade routes of the Orient.
- Celestia - We will explore how humanity has ever been fascinated with the skies above and how it has reflected that fascination on the earth.
- Geographia - Geographical explorations around the globe.
- Inventions of Mankind - For the discussion of inventions and the technologies behind them.
- Mathematics from the Beginning - Math is everything from history to logic. From patterns to inventions. So how, when, where, what is math?
- Orbis Technicus - For the discussion of technology in the classical world, architecture and machines.
- Quantum Physics - The wonderful world of physics...for dummies.
- The Healing Arts Through the Ages - For the discussion of medical history from antiquity to present day.
- The Heyday of Sail - Caravelles, Galleons, Cogs and Schooners. When ships ruled the waves.
- Arachne's Web - A group focused on graphic and web design, and other issues important to web artists.
- Avatar Alley - Need an avatar? Come to Avatar Alley! Got an avatar? Come share it with the world!
- Camera Obscura - Exploring the Magick Box
- Domus Depot - A totally Roman resource for virtual home-decorating in the Empire.
- Mediaphiles - A group dedicated to audio, video, the audio post, music and podcasting.
- Egyptian Queen - This is the group for historical Egyptian Queens and for those who wish they were.
- Vita Feminea Antiqua - For the discussion of women throughout the ages.
- Women of the Two Lands - For the discussion of women's role in ancient Egypt.