Storytellers III

Storytellers III
An Internet Hotlist on World History

created by Steven C. Teel
Berkeley High School

Introduction
This storyteller sees history as neither prophesy nor propaganda. Let's not confuse the work of Clio with the field of the several muses of poetry. Listen to Barbara Tuchman: 'What the poets did was to convey the feeling of an episode or a moment of history as they sensed it. The historian's task is rather to tell what happened within the discipline of the facts. What his imagination is to the poet, facts are to the historian. His exercise of judgment comes in their selection, his art in their arrangement. His method is narrative. His subject is the story of man's past. His function is to make it known.'
Ms. Tuchman concludes: 'I am a disciple of the ounce because I distrust history in gallon jugs whose purveyors are more concerned with establishing the meaning and purpose of history than with what happened.'
You COULD look in books or magazines to find your own stories, but why not use the power of the Internet as well? The links below will get you started in finding new storytellers who will share with you their own tales of the world's past.

The Internet Resources

A Timeline of World Art - From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this is the place to start a wonderful journey in which you will marvel at beautiful art objects and the stories behind them.
Ancient Civilization Archaeological Quest - A comprehensive site that includes useful information on many ancient civilizations.
Ancient Civilizations - From the British Museum, here is a lively site that compares ancient civilizations over a 6,000 year period by themes: cities, buildings, writing, religion, technology, and trade.
Ancient Civilizations Theme Page - This 'Theme Page' has links to two types of resources related to the study of Ancient Civilizations. Students and teachers will find curricular resources (information, content...) to help them learn about this topic.
Archaeology - This BBC site is a good place to start in appreciating the world of archaeology.
Art History Resources on the Net - If you are interested in art history, here's the place to start.
Audible Artworks - Listen to the sounds of a number of African musical instruments.
BBC History Page - This fine site is an excellent source, particularly for British history.
British Library Online - Leaf through great books and magnify the details. This brilliant site includes such diverse sources as Mozart's musical diary with audio excerpts, sketches by Leonardo, the First Atlas of Europe, Vesalius's stunning 16th century anatomy, Baybars' magnificent Qur'an, and much, much more.
Chronology of Horticulture - Look at the key discovery essential to any civilization and its fascinating evolution.
Crystalinks: Ancient and Lost Civilizations - Provides information on and discussion of dozens of ancient civilizations from throughout the world.
Cybernations - If you detest how the Story has been told so far, have some fun and create a nation anywhere in the world and decide how you will rule your people by choosing a government type, a national religion, ethnicity, tax rate, currency type, and more in this geo-political, nation, and government simulator.
Documentation Guidelines - Here is a useful site showing you how to cite sources and avoid plagiarism.
Evolution: A Journey Into Where We're From and Where We're Going - This companion Web site to the PBS series Evolution provides an in-depth look at natural selection, extinction, human origins, and more.
Exploring Ancient Civilizations - Become an explorer who goes to the Middle-East to gain an understanding of the cultures which exist there. Go as a merchant, a scholar, or the daughter of an Egyptian king and queen.
Exploring Ancient World Cultures - This is a comprehensive introduction to Ancient World Cultures that includes an outstanding explanation of why they are worthy of our study.
Eyewitness To History - This site looks at world history through the eyes of individuals, their experiences and reactions to events.
Global Connections: Putting World Events in Context - You can use a timeline or select themes such as economics or religion to get the historical context for current events in the Middle East.
Global Gateway - Here is the Library of Congress electronic headquarters for World Culture & Resources.
Historical Treasure Chest - Engage in an activity that will further your understanding of primary sources, which are essential tools in the art of historical detection.
Historical Atlas of the 20th Century - An excellent place to get your geographic bearings, many of the maps are interactive and incorporate topics such as living conditions, population, religion, and even art.
History Net - Here is a useful starting point in searching for interesting topics in world history.
How Does Art Tell Stories? - Visit this delightful introduction to Hinduism and Buddhism.
Humanities Interactive—the Ancient World - Go here to learn about ancient Chinese bronzes, King Tut's tomb, Ice Age Cave art, and more.
Hyperhistory Online - Over 2,000 files covering 3,000 years of world history. This site is really well-organized and helps you to visualize what is happening world-wide at any given moment in history.
Institute of Human Origins - Visit this renowned Berkeley-based center and let the man who found Lucy teach you about human origins. Visitors can explore interactive features, virtual labs, and a library of Web resources on related topics.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project - A truly useful and comprehensive array of links to primary and secondary sources on Ancient, Medieval, and Modern periods of world history.
Library of Congress Country Studies - Here is a great source to trace the background of specific countries and cultures.
Map Zone - A fine site that displays maps of the world by region and country and includes basic geographical information as well.
News Archive Search - Provides an easy way to search and explore historical archives. In addition to helping you search, News archive search can automatically create timelines which show selected results from relevant time periods.
Origins - Here is the support site for the PBS NOVA series that takes on nothing less than the origin of life.
Outpost: Human Origins - Follow a current National Geographic team in Botswana and see how they work to find our origins.
Portals to the World - From the Library of Congress, this is the best place to start for information about a particular country.
Smithsonian Institution's Human Origins Program - Here's a great place to start a study of paleontology and the recent quest for our ancestors.
Studying History - This useful page explores in depth what primary sources are, what history is and is not.
The British Museum - Look at and learn about cultural objects from around the world.
The History Guide - Here's the place to start a serious study of history; the site includes historical methodology, writing skills, and real insights into what history really is.
WWW Virtual Library: International Affairs Resources - An Internet directory of over 2600 annotated links to high-quality sources of information and analysis in a wide range of international affairs, international studies, and international relations topics.
World History - A great place to start your study.
World History Historical Maps -
World History Review - This is an extremely useful site to get quick answers to basic factual questions about world history—includes excellent maps and primary sources.
World Treasures from the Library of Congress - See and learn about the world's earliest forms of writing.
Writing and the Preservation of Knowledge - From the Australian National Library comes a wonderfully illustrated essay that nicely summarizes turning points in man's quest to preserve knowledge through the written word.

Africa

A Concrete Vision - Study contemporary Nigerian artists and view the work of their Oshogbo movement that flourished after independence.
Africa - Explore regions of the continent to appreciate the richness of its many cultures and the challenges they face today.
Africa's Peoples - Go here for a quick reference and get the basics about a given ethnic group.
African Art Exhibitions - Here is an array of collections from the National Museum of African art.
African Countries - Go here for a thumbnail historical sketch of a particular nation in Africa.
African Lives - From the Washington Post comes a fine selection of articles about contemporary life throughout Africa. Choose a region or country and become informed.
African Voices - From our National Museum of Natural History, here is a fine introduction to African history.
An Introduction to African History and Cultural Life - From Kenyan Professor Malaika Mutere of Howard University, this is the best place to start a study of African history and culture.
Art from Africa: Long Steps Never Broke a Back - This delightful site creatively introduces you to many contemporary African artists and their works.
Chad Skull - Learn aboout a recent find in Central Africa that has located our earliest known ancestor.
Chinua Achebe - This site explores the Nigerian author, his works and their context.
Conversation with Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka - Learn about the life and writing of this distinguished Yoruba author.
Identity of the Sacred - Two Nigerian shrine figures are compared to find links between physical symbols and status.
Johnston's The Fulani Empire of Sokoto - Here are some wonderful illustrations from the book.
Nigeria: The Road North - This Frontline site supports the PBS special on the 2002 Miss World contest that focused world attention on the return of Sharia Law in Nothern Nigeria and its results.
Nigerian History - This is an excellent Library of Congress site that gives a good summary of Nigerian history and culture.
Olaudah Equiano - Learn about this Nigerian, taken into slavery, and his fight for abolition in England. Read portions of his autobiography which, like Frederick Douglas in America, helped further the movement to end slavery.
Sharia Law in Nigeria - This Frontline site seeks to explain the rebirth of Sharia Law in Northern Nigeria from the Muslim point of view.
The Mystery of Great Zimbabwe - Nova searches for scientific clues to the life and loss of this impressive civilization.
The Story of Africa - From the BBC, this site attempts a history of Africa from the dawn of time and from an African perspective.
Things Fall Apart - Here is the place to start in any study of Chinua Achebe's novel.
Things Fall Apart—Lesson Plan -
Uthman dan Fodio - Here is an interesting and informative interview with a scholar who focused his doctoral dissertation on the life of the influential Islamic leader.
West African Kingdoms - Here is an example of what you'll find on the Story of Africa site. It's particularly useful for our study of Nigeria.
Who Were Our Ancestors? - Here are the very latest discoveries.
Yoruba and Akan Art - Illustrated essays compare Yoruba art work in wood and metal with Akan artists.

Americas

A Moche Tomb - Learn about a discovery uncovered in Peru by Dr. Walter Alva which revealed beautiful treasures but a grisly practice of the ancient Moche.
Ancient Indian Art of the Americas - Have a look at diverse works of art held at the Chicago Art Institute. The collection is from a wide range of hsitoric cultures.
Ancient Mesoamerican Civilizations - From the University of Minnesotta, a fine starting point for the study of the Maya, Mixtec, Zapotec, and Aztec civilizations.
Ancient Mexican Art - From the collection of the National Museum of the American Indian, view many objects from the cultures of Ancient Mexico.
Canadian Civilization - Here is an archaeological survey of Canada— a visual history.
Civilizations in America - Read the overview and then use a pull down menu for specific cultures, languages, images, and more.
Colonization and Print in the Americas - A fine visual resource for understanding the impact of Europe on the Americas and the Americas impact on Europe.
Food For the Ancestors - This site reveals the power of our memories of ancestors by examining the Mexican Days of the Dead festival.
Humanities Interactive - This is a fine site to explore differences and similarities between medieval Japan and Europe. Click on The Medieval World and begin to learn.
Ice Treasures of the Inca - Join a recent expedition seeking to find clues to the Inca past that are treatened by urban development.
Life and Death in Ancient Mexico - A sophisticated attempt to explain the reasons for ritual human sacrifice in the Aztec culture.
Lost King of the Maya - Here's a great site on the Maya. You can even learn how their hieroglyphs are read and interpreted.
Lost Pyramids of Caral - For over a century, archaeologists have been searching for what they call a mother city. This BBC site reveals recent findings that shed light on why humans became civilized.
Machu Picchu—Map-Making - Follow a step by step process in which National Geographic technicians map this famous 500-year-old Inca city.
Maya Adventure - The Science Museum of Minnesota presents a site that highlights science activities and information related to ancient and modern Maya culture.
Maya Astronomy - Learn about Maya knowledge of the heavens and its role in Maya culture.
Maya Civilization - This is a good starting point for understanding elements of this Mesoamerican civilization.
Mesoweb - An excellent starting point in exploring Mesoamerican cultures.
Mexico—Splendors of Thirty Centuries - Trace Mexico's history through an examination of an array of beautiful artifacts.
Moche Backflap - Learn about an incredible and grisly status symbol for the ancient Moche of Peru.
Mummy Bundles of Puruchuco - Investigate the recent excavations of an ancient Inca cemetery and see what archaeologists have learned.
Mystery of the Maya - Learn about these innovative people and their contributions to world civilization.
Search for the Lost Cave People - This site supports the Nova investigation of a cave people who preceded the Maya and lived in the Chiapas region of Mexico.
The Anasazi of Chaco Canyon - A look at the Anasazi civilization and reasons it disappeared.
The Art of Mexico - The works of art exhibited are grouped into four sections. The first introduces the many cultures that influenced colonial Mexican art. The next sections focus on art made for the church and for domestic use. The final section introduces new styles inspired by art from ancient Greece and Rome and 18th-century France and England.
The Fall of Copan - Discover what led to the collapse of this Mayan city by examining the archaeological evidence. Try your hand at 'garbage-ology'
The Nibelungenlied - Here is the national epic of Germany. There is probably no poem of German literature that has excited such universal interest, or that has been so much studied and discussed, as the 'Nibelungenlied'.
The Sport of Life and Death - Explore historic MesoAmerican cultures by examining what we know about the first team sport in world history.
Virtual Museum of Canada - This site is filled with creative exhibits that will inspire you to learn more about the history of Canada.
What happened to the Anasazi? - Here is a new explanation for the fall of the American Southwest Anasazi empire.
Why Settle Down?—the Mystery of Communities - A fine article from Science Magazine explores recent findings in Turkey that help us understand how early agricultural societies could sustain large populations.

Asia

1421: The Year China Discovered the World - The place to explore the claims made by Gavin Menzies for the breadth of Chinese navigation and discovery.
A Look at Chinese Painting - Find out how traditional Chinese paintings were made. Just follow seven commonly asked questions.
A Song Dynasty Bridge—China's Age of Invention - This Nova site allows you to learn all about Song China and what made it modern. Engineers today labor to recreate a famous Song Dynasty (960-1280 AD) bridge.
A Useful Map of East Asia -
Aboriginal Handprints - Learn about the latest discoveries of handprints in Borneo which inform scientists about the evolution of this design among Australian aboriginals.
An Image of an Oracle Bone - Remember what we think they were used for?
Ancient China - A useful British Museum site that reveals the crafts and artisans, writing, customs regarding the building of tombs and honoring of ancestors in Ancient China. Geography section is particularly good.
Ancient India - From the British Museum this site provides a good foundation to begin a study of India. Good introduction to Buddhism as well.
Art of China - Another pleasant site to wonder at the work of Chinese artists.
Art of the Silk Road - A beautiful way to explore the major land artery of cultural diffusion.
Asian Art - One of the richest sites celebrating the diversity of Asian art. The photos of the art objects from exhibits around the world are beautiful, and there are a number of excellent essays on Asian art as well.
Buddhism from the Sackler Gallery - This guide briefly introduces a few key points about Buddhism in Tibet, India, China, and Japan and presents examples Buddhist art from each country.
Center for the Study of Chinese Prehistory - Learn about the fossil evidence for human evolution in China.
Cheng Ho's Voyages - Here is more about the voyages of Cheng Ho.
China the Beautiful - Here is a rich site that will introduce you to an amazing array of topics in Chinese history and culture.
Chinese Dynasties - Here is a useful annotated table of each dynasty and its major accomplisments.
Chinese Language and Writing - A fine introduction to this complex language.
Darkness and Light - This essay examines the contrasting ways in which light and darkness are viewed in the West and Asia.
Demons and Deities - An excellent illustrated essay on religious masks of the Himalayas.
Elizabeth Tudor - This site has a large collection of different pages pertaining to many varied subtopics on the life land world of Elizabeth.
Genghis Khan - Investigate the world of this powerful Mongol ruler.
Ghosts, Demons, and Spirits in Japanese Lore - This illustrated essay gives wonderful insights into this topic.
Hendrick Hamel's Journal - Read a fascinating account of the first European to visit Korea.
Hidden Power: the Palace Eunuchs of Imperial China - Learn about the role of these men who played a key role in Imperial Palace politics and government.
History of Tea in Japan - This is a handy introduction to the importance of tea in Japanese culture.
History of China - Here is a useful chronology that introduces China's major historical eras.
History of Japanese Armour - More than you ever wanted to know about this subject.
History of Japanese Clothing -
Illustrated Legends of the Kitano Shrine - See and hear a story of human deceit, vengeful demons, and the founding of a famous Japanese shrine come to life in this 13th century picture scroll.
Images of Power and Identity - Learn about a number of sub-Sahara cultures and some beautiful works of art that illustrate their values.
India: Pioneering Photographers, 1850-1900 - A terrific exhibit from the British Library.
Indian History and Politics - An excellent UCLA site that gives a superior introduction to all periods of Indian history, ancient and modern.
Internet African History Sourcebook - Africa is both the most clearly defined of continents - in its geography - and the hardest to pin down in historical terms. Here is a great place to start.
Internet East Asian Sourcebook - Emphasis here is mostly on China and Japan for detailed information, Korea is more generally treated.
Internet Indian History Sourcebook - Start here for a life-long journey in grasping this complex subcontinent.
Internet Modern History Sourcebook - This site is filled with sources on modern European history that will be useful in this course.
Introduction to Bunraku - Here is a lively and informative UNESCO site on the Japanese puppet theater. It even includes film clips of performances and a history of this three-hundred-year old performing art.
Japan's 1947 Constitution -
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire - Discover an ancient kingdom where warriors, scientists, artists and tradesmen created an isolated civilization that shaped the modern world of Japan.
Japanese History & Culture - Here are visual resources in the form of illustrated lectures and a visual literacy excercise on Japanese cultural history.
Japanese Woodblock Prints - Go here to learn about a beautiful art form and also life in Edo Japan.
John King Fairbank Virtual Library - Fine sources here on the People's Republic (1949-present), the Republican Era, and the Qing Dynasty.
Joseph Needham and the History of Science in China - Here is a summary of Needham's extraordinary multi-volume work, Science and Civilization in China.
Kanailal and Brother, Calcutta - Learn about Indian music by reading an Indian musical instrument maker.
Lost Mummies of China - Nova takes you to a place in Central Asia where few have gone. Evidence of red haired, blueish-green eyed humans. What are they doing in Asia at so early a date?
Lu Xun—Father of Modern Chinese Literature - This page explores the life and writings of a most influential modern author.
Luxury Arts of the Silk Route Empires - View some lovely works of art that illustrate the cultural and commercial importance of this fabled trade route.
Mongolia Today: Reclaiming Genghis Khan - This exhibit includes a fine summary of Mongolian history and challenges our view of Genghis Khan.
Mughal India - The British Museum produces this interactive website on Mughal India. Totally Flash-driven, the site is set up to simulate a room filled with various items including a globe, file cabinet, books, and a calendar. Click on one and explore the Mughal world.
Nanjing Massacre - This site pulls no punches in documenting Japanese war crimes.
National Clearinghouse for Japan Studies - Visit this rich set of annotated lists of online resources on numerous Japan-related topics compiled by Stanford University.
Netsuke - Learn about an unusual and charming Japanese art.
Paintings and Drawings from Iran - Here's a sample of art that relates to poetic texts.
Pax Mongolica - This article explores the relative merit of the Mongol Empire. Were they simply a scourge, or did they make positive contributions to civilization?
Picture Australia - Here is a great place to begin a study of Australia.
Pinyin/Wade-Giles Names - This site will help you sort out different spellings of common Chinese historical names.
Resources for East Asia Studies - Here is a wealth of bibliographies and basic information on China, Korea, and Japan.
Samurai Archives - Here is a great place to learn about famous samurai and their culture.
Secrets of the Great Wall - From the Discovery Channel, this site gives fine explanations of the building and purpose of the Wall along with great visual images.
Secrets of the Samurai Sword - Nova examines the thousand-year-old art and science behind the making of a Japanese warrior's signature weapon.
Speaking Land - Learn about the culture of the Australian aborigninal hunters and gatherers from the Museum of South Australia.
The 'Meiji' Constitution—1889 - The constitution includes the 'Imperial Rescript.'
The Arts of India - A first rate site that covers theater, folk, Hindu, Islamic, and Jain art, includes paintings, sculpture, and architecture.
The Bhagavad Gita - Study the great Hindu religious poem in its historical context.
The Chinese Language and Pronunciation - This site is helpful in understanding how to pronounce Chinese words.
The Floating World of Ukiyo-e - This exhibition showcases the Library of Congress's spectacular holdings of Japanese prints, books, and drawings from the 17th to the 19th centuries.
The Forbidden City - Take a virtual tour of these magnificent works of Chinese architecture.
The Gate of Heavenly Peace - PBS Frontline examines the protests at Tiananmen in 1989, and the resulting Beijing Massacre of June 4. This website includes articles, essays, and book excerpts, containing analysis and interpretation of the 1989 protests. Original source documents, video and audio clips, posters, photographs, and artwork are also available.
The Historical Mongol Empire - This is a great resource for learning about this vast empire and its impact on history.
The Korea History Project - Here is a great summary of the history of the 'Hermit Kingdom.'
The Legacy of Genghis Khan - A great site to learn about the Mongols and their cultural influence.
The Ogre Who Sank Down to the Bottom of the Sea - Have some fun with an illustrated Kamishibai Play from Japan.
The Potter's Brush: the Kenzan Style - View and learn about the brilliant designs on pottery vessels from the workshop of the brilliant Japanese artist Ogata Kenzan (1663-1774)
The Slendors of Imperial China - View treasures from the National Palace Museum, Taipei.
The Story of India - PBS support site for the six-part series, exciting journey through today's India, 'seeking in the present for clues to her past, and in the past for clues to her future.'
Things Japanese - Here is an array of subjects from modes of address to swords.
To Build a Bridge over the River Kwai - See historian/detectives reveal the difference between the real construction of the bridges and the noble effort made by Hollywood and David Lean to tell the story.
Treasures from a Lost Civilization: Ancient Art from Sichuan - Here are stunning archaeological discoveries from a lost world.
UKIYO-E - Learn the basics of the lovely art of woodblock printing on this interactive site.
What Color Is Celadon? Blue? Green? Yellow? Pink? - Find out in this exploration of Korean ceramic technique.
Word Play: Contemporary Art by Xu Bing (b. 1955) - Have some fun with a Chinese artist who teases you and gets you to (careful) think.
Worshiping the Ancestors: Chinese Commemorative Portraits - This is a fine way to discover the significance of family and the ancestors in Chinese culture.
Xi'an and the Silk Route - An enjoyable narrative is accompanied by pictures of life in Xi'an today.
Zheng He (Cheng Ho) - Learn about the extraordinary voyages of Chinese mariner Cheng Ho.
devi: the great goddess - Learn the significance of this Hindu goddess who represents the myriad aspects of motherhood in Indian culture.

Europe

1066 and the Norman Conquest - Here's a delightful interactive way to learn why this monumental event occured.
1492: An Ongoing Voyage - This Library of Congress exhibition examines the first sustained contacts between American people and European explorers, conquerors and settlers from 1492 to 1600.
1492—Voyage of Columbus from the Library of Congress - Visit the world Columbus knew and discover why he made his voyage.
17th Century Women Artists - From the National Museum for Women in the Arts comes this look at some important women painters and their place in the world of Baroque art.
1936 Olympic Games - Here is a useful essay explaining the origin and significance of 'Hitler's' Olympic Games.
A Daily Chronicle of Winston Churchill's Life - From the Churchill Center comes a valuable resource revealing Winston's extraordinary, action-packed life.
A Guide to Italian Renaissance Art and Architecture - A handy place to start your study of the Italian Renaissance
Age of Enlightenment Through Paintings - Learn about the French Enlightenment by studying paintings from France's national museums.
Aguateca-New Revelation of the Maya Elite - Here is the most recent evidence of Tan Te' K'inich, the last ruler of the Maya state, as he fled his capital before an enemy attack.
Alexander Palace Time Machine - Learn about everyday life in the Romanov palace during the reign of Russia's last tsar and learn what happened to him and his family.
Alexander the Great - Everything you ever wanted to know about him.
America, Russia, and the Meeting of Frontiers - A fascinating site from the Library Congress that compares the historical frontier experience of two world powers.
An Overview of Classical Greek History - This excellent work by Thomas R. Martin covers the period from Homer to Alexander and does a great job.
Ancient Greece from Washington State University - An efficient primer on Ancient Greece.
Ancient History - A great site from the BBC, meet the Egyptians, Mesopotamians, Greeks, Romans, Anglo Saxons, and Vikings.
Anne Frank the Writer - This website presents an indepth look at her writings through the use of a narrated exhibition, interviews, an opportunity for site users to respond, artifacts from the museum, and links to other recommended sites.
Archimedes' Palimpsest—the History of a Primary Source - Scientists use imaging techniques to unlock the secrets of a long-lost compendium of works by the ancient Greek scholar.
Aspects of the Victorian Book - An unusual exhibit revealing the technology, woodgraving, and use of photographs in 19th century England's books.
BBC's Modern European History - This site gives you a chance to select topics such as propaganda, Versailles Treaty, Nazi Germany, etc. to learn about 20th century European history.
Bartleby's Encyclopedia of World History - The focus is on Europe—Ancient, Medieval, and Modern.
Beethoven's Hair - Here you can learn in a flashy way about the composer's life.
Beethoven's Life - A really slick site filled with graphics and interesting information on the master.
Ben Jonson - Learn about another English Renaissance playwright.
Beowulf - Here are resources for your understanding of England's national epic.
Berlin Wall Online - Here is the best place to start an understanding of the history and impact of this notorious symbol of the Cold War.
Bouleuterion: Birthplace of Democracy - Citizens assemble in ancient Greece. And what do they do? Find out here.
British Abolitionists - To study here, choose from list of people who made a difference in abolishing slavery in England and the British Empire.
CNN—The Cold War - This interactive site is a great place to start your understanding of the Cold War.
Caen Model of Rome - To get some inkling as to the grandeur of Ancient Rome, this site is a must visit.
Celebrating Australia - This site focuses on the building of the overland telegraph across a continent roughtly the size of the United States.
Chaucer's World - Here are a series of serious pages providing a brief overview of the conditions at the end of Europe's Middle Ages.
Children of the War - Cool site that brings everyday life during WWII into our time.
Chronology of the First World War - This extensive site has excellent links that give you great understanding into this major catastrophe of the 20th century.
Churchill and the Great Republic - Here is a fantastic exhibit from the Library of Congress filled with primary sources and biographical information on a fascinating leader.
Columbus and the Age of Discovery - Extensive essays on every aspect of Columbus' contact with the New World.
Computers and Art History - Learn how computers are helping historians to do detective work on Renaissance paintings.
Conquistadors - This site offers valuable insights into the Spanish colonization of the Americas.
Creating French Culture - A wonderful exhibit at our Library of Congress, it traces the rise and fall of absolute monarcy in France with excellent illustrations.
Daily Life in Ancient Rome - Schools, hairstyles, breakfast—it's all here.
Daily Life in the Middle Ages - What was it really like to live during the Middle Ages? Find out here.
Declaration of the Rights of Man, 1789 - Read the famous document that changed France forever.
Diotima - Here are a vast number of materials for the study of life in the ancient Mediterranean world. It has excellent resources on women in the ancient world.
Discoverers by Alphabet - Scroll down and click on the explorer you wish to learn about.
Documents of World War I - Here is a treasure of primary sources related to the causes and results of this great catastrophe.
Early 17th Century Literature - Here are the great English writers of the era—Milton, Ben Johnson, John Donne and many others. You learn about their lives and may read some of their works.
Eleanor of Aquitaine (~1122-1204) - A short but highly informative biography of this powerful woman.
Elizabeth I (1533-1603) - An excellent site exploring the life of this great British monarch. The site has compiled many primary sources pertaining to Elizabeth and lists them in a handy index.
Elizabeth the Great - More on 'Good Queen Bess'
Encyclopedia Mythica - A fantastic resource for any attempt to fathom the world's mythology.
English Medieval Castles - Learn about the construction and evolution of these castles in this informative illustrated site.
EuroDocs - Here are primary historical documents from nearly every country in Western Europe.
Experience Impressionism from the Seattle Art Museum - Take a fun guided tour through turn of the century France and explore the interesting concepts that defined the Impressionism art movement.
Exploring the French Revolution - Twelve topical essays, songs, maps, text documents are included in this useful site.
Female Heroes - Put together by Lyn Reese, a local Berkeley scholar, here are the lives of some truly remarkable women from a variety of historical cultures.
Florence - Learn all about the city and its people who helped to create the Italian Renaissance.
French Revolution - How did the British react to the events of 1789? Use materials from the British National Archives to find out.
From Jesus to Christ - This Frontline series is an intellectual and visual guide to the new and controversial historical evidence that challenges familiar assumptions about the life of Jesus and the epic rise of Christianity. The website features extensive scholarly discussion of issues, as well as primary sources, a discussion forum, and proceedings of the series' follow-up symposium.
Galileo Project - From Rice University, this is the best place to enter the world of this great and courageous scientist.
Galileo's Battle for the Heavens - This Nova site supports the PBS dramatic special by further exploring his life and work. Includes interactives on his experiments.
Geoffrey Chaucer - Find out about the medieval life and work of a master of the early English language.
Giorgio Vasari's The Lives of the Artists - Here is source material on the Italian Renaissance artists from a famous book. Pick an artist and learn.
Greek Medicine - An online exhibit prepared by Michael North of the History of Medicine Division of the National Library of Medicine, this site covers loss and recovery of Greek medicine, timeline, vocabulary, Olympian healers, Hippocrates, Aristotle, Galen, and other Greek physicians. Not technical or text intensive.
Guns, Germs, and Steel - Exposes the forces that have shaped human history in the past 10,000 years.
Hanover Historical Texts Project - A splendid array of primary and secondary sources on world history.
Heaven on Earth: the Rise and Fall of Socialism - Here is the PBS support site for a 3-hour documentary that explores one of the most powerful political ideas in history. Socialism spread farther and faster than any religion. Then, in almost the blink of an eye, it all collapsed. What happened?
Hellenic History on the Internet - A truly amazing history of Greece, it's fun to use.
Henry II (1154-1189) - Read about the life of this remarkable early English monarch.
Henry VIII (1491-1547) - A great place to start to understand this powerful man and his contribution to the evolution of the English monarchy.
Henry VIII: Majesty with Menace - Here is an interesting essay evaluating Henry VIII as a leader. Associated with the site are links on both the Tudors and the Stuarts.
Heraclitus - Here is a succinct biographical sketch and fragments of his actual writings.
Heraclitus (535-475 BC) - 'A man's character is his fate.' Examine some profound thoughts from Greek philosophers.
Hercules - Go beyond Disney and treat yourself to tales of the great hero.
Historic Figures - The British Museum site is terrific for biographies.
How Art Made the World - Here is a PBS site that supports a series that ambitiously tells the epic story of how humans made art and art made us human. Start here for your study of art in history.
I.F. Stone on the Death of Socrates - In an essay based on his provocative book, I.F. Stone breaks the Socrates Story. The old muckraker sheds fresh light on the 2,500-year-old mystery and reveals some Athenian political realities that Plato did his best to hide.
Ife: An Ancient Yoruba City State - Learn about the artistic traditions of this famous city-state.
Ignatius Sancho: African Man of Letters - This is the fascinating story of a slave who becomes an English butler, runs a grocery store in Westminster, composes music, performs on the stage, and is the first African we know of to vote in a British election. Read his story told in his own words.
Ignatius Santos: African Man of Letters - Born a slave, learn about his remarkable struggle to achieve liberty and success in England.
Immanuel Velikovsky - Learn about the controversial works and life of Immanuel Velikovsky who was convinced that catastrophic events within human memory altered the world and the way we view it.
Immanuel Velikovsky Archives - More information on the man and his theories.
Imperial War Museum - An elaborate site filled with primary source materials related to the British military and its involvement in world conflicts.
In Search of Ancient Ireland - This web companion to the PBS special examines the enduring impact the country has had on Western civilization.
In Search of Shakespeare - A great site that uses primary sources to attempt to unravel the mysteries surrounding his life.
Innovative Engineers of the Italian Renaissance - See examples of designs and inventions that helped build a foundation for Western science.
Isfahan - A fabulous archive of photographs and descriptions of Islamic architecture. It's amazing what you can learn about Islamic culture through the study of architecture.
Johannes Vermeer - Learn about the famous Dutch artist and his techniques of portrait painting. Included here are reproductions alluded to in the novel Girl With A Pearl Earring.
John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion - Here is the famous work from one of the pillars of the Protestant Reformation.
Julius Caesar: the Last Dictator - A thorough site on the man and his accomplishments.
Keeping Score: Revolutions in Music - Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony show you the impact of Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Copland, and Stravinsky on musical performances.
King Arthur, History and Legend - A wonderful resource for sorting out the famous legend.
Leonardo da Vinci Museum - Wonderful works from the original 'Renaissance Man.'
Leonardo the Engineer - Study the famous painter's inventions and scientific studies.
Leonardo's Study for the Adoration of the Magi - Includes comparison between images in visible light and those in the infrared range that enhance the understanding of the genesis of Leonardo's masterpiece.
Lessons for a Woman - Here is a very revealing first hand account written by Ban Zhou a distinguished woman of the Han Dynasty.
Letters by Florence Nightingale - A wonderfully revealing series of letters written by this great nurse and humanitarian. One is introductory letter for Elizabeth Blackwell, the first female American doctor.
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity - Here is a useful primer on the French Revolution. Includes 12 topical essays, maps, timeline, and even songs.
Lie of the Land: the Secret Life of Maps - Fascinating and unexpected stories in maps old and new.
Longitude at Sea - Learn the basics of the problem here.
Lost Roman Treasure - See archeologists using high-tech tools to unlock the Roman past.
Louis XIV—The Sun King - Here is an account of the King by one of his contemporaries.
Luther's 'A Mighty Fortress is our God' - Here are the words to Luther's famous hymn which became an anthem for the Protestant Reformation and reveal the core of his beliefs.
Luther's 95 Theses - Here are his challenges to the Roman Catholic Church which helped to trigger the Protestant Reformation.
Luther's 95 Theses—Study Guide - This site will help you to figure out Luther's criticisms of the Roman Catholic Church of his day.
Magna Carta - View one of the original versions of this famous document and learn about its significance in British and World History.
Major Primary Sources for the Black Athena Dispute -
Marco Polo and His Travels - A useful biography and overview of his travels (if he really made them!).
Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution -
Martin Luther: Reluctant Revolutionary - Here is a look at his life and the impact of his leadership in furthering the Protestant Reformation.
Medieval Cartoon - Examine this cartoon to discover some of the roots of European anti-semitism.
Michelangelo Buonarotti - View some fine examples of his painting.
Michelangelo Revealed - This PBS web support site tells the untold story of Michelangelo’s secret involvement in a radical sect trying to reform the Catholic Church to Protestant ideals!
Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Frescoes - This is the best place to get wonderful perspectives on both the Ceiling and the Last Judgement. The complete vault view is not accessible but large portions of it are.
Middle Ages - What was it really like to live during the Middle Ages? Find out here.
Milestones of the Millennium: Music & History - Milestones of the Millennium is a two-year series of radio essays. Drawing on a wide range of concert and commercial recordings, the series creates a picture in sound of the pivotal events, places, movements, artists and musical works of the past 1000 years.
Minoan Civilization - This site explores the civilization that preceded and contributed to classical Greece.
Monarchs of England - Here's the Who's Who of English royalty from 410 AD to the present.
NPR's Milestones in Music - This two-year series of radio essays draws on a wide range of concert and commercial recordings, PT creates a picture in sound of the pivotal events, places, movements, artists and musical works of the past 1000 years.
Napoleon -
Nazi Prison Escapes - A dramatic site that seeks to show experiences that are impossible to imagine.
Odin's Castle - Here is a lively introduction to world history with a European bent —enter a room in the castle and learn about a different era in history.
Oliver Cromwell and the New Model Army -
Online Medieval and Classical Studies - Here is a fantastic set of tools to study medieval and classical literature.
Pericles' Funeral Oration - How did Pericles answer Socrates' charges that democracy was foolish? Get answers here.
Peter and Paul and the Christian Revolution - Learn about the founding of the Christian religion and the key role played by the travels of Peter and Paul in spreading the religion throughout the Mediterranean world.
Picasso's Mural—Guernica - Learn the intriguing facts behind the creation of modern art's most powerful anti-war statement
Plague and Public Health in Renaissance Europe - Read first hand accounts from three different cities on how people tried to cope with the dreaded disease.
Pompeii: Nature, Science, and Technology in a Roman Town - Be amazed at how much was accomplished in the Roman world before Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD.
Pre-Enlightenment Europe - In this illustrated essay, study absolute monarchy and the conditions that gave rise to the Enlightenment in Europe. At the end, enter 'change to' menus that lead you the many further facets of the Enlightenment.
Queen Victoria's Empire - A great place to appreciate how and why the 19th century British Empire was formed.
Reassessing Richard III - Was he really the rat Shakespeare made him out to be? Go here for some detective work and to find another view.
Recent Papyrus Finds - Just look what U.C. Berkeley is doing to find out about life in Ancient Egypt.
Religious Orders - Useful and interesting information on monastic orders, mendicant orders, women's houses, and military orders. Includes relevant primary sources.
Renaissance Connection - Here is a lively interactive site that is sure to pique your interest in the creativity unleashed during the European Renaissance.
Robert Hooke (1635-1703) - Learn about one of the world's greatest and most underrated scientists. This English Renaissance man was the real hero of the rebuilding of London following Great Fire.
Robert Hooke: the Father of Modern Science - Fascinating pages documenting Hooke's genius which has been greatly ignored until recently. Why?
Robert Hooke—England's Leonardo - More on the life and incredible work of a great scientist, inventor, mathematician, surveyor, and architect.
Roman Baths - This cool Nova site explores the problem of providing water to a large urban population in ancient times. You even get to try your hand at building an aqueduct.
Roman Empire in the First Century - Enter the world of the Roman Empire and see its impact on Mediterranean people of the first century.
Rome in the First Century - Here is a terrific PBS site on the founding of the Roman Empire.
Russian History - Begin your study here with a great site from Bucknell University.
Russian Studies - This is a truly fantastic site from Bucknell University showing the way to an overwhelming array of cultural topics and history.
Savonarola, 1452-1498 - Here is a summary of his life and scary career that sought to create the kingdom of God on earth by 'any means necessary.'
Secrets of the Dead - Here is a fascinating PBS site that investigates the effects of the 14th century Black Plague and seeks to understand why some lived and some died. It is a great example of the modern art of historical detection.
Shakespeare's Dossier - Learn About Good Queen Bess and her 'Police State.'
Sigmund Freud and Culture - Few figures have had so decisive and fundamental an influence on the course of modern cultural history as Sigmund Freud. Learn about him and his legacy from a fine Library of Congress exhibit.
Sinking Atlantis - Five thousand years ago the Minoans, Europe’s first great civilization, flourished on the island of Crete. What happened to the Minoan civilization? Learn of the horrifying tsunami that devastated Crete and paved the way to a Greek invasion that finished the culture.
Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626) - This extensive site explores the life and works of a remarkable scientist and influential thinker.
Solon-Lawmaker of Athens - Here are the efforts of Solon to create 'civic Virtue' from an interesting source.
Spartacus Learning Site - This tremendous resource from the United Kingdom is a treasure for understanding modern European history.
St. Augustine - Augustine is the first human being we know of to say 'I' —and to mean what we mean today. This site explores in great detail the life and ideas of this most influential religious thinker.
T.E. Lawrence - Here is the best place to start a study of Lawrence of Arabia.
The Ancient Greek World - This is a University of Pennsylvannia gallery that gets you off to a great start on your study of ancient Greece. Pull down menus efficiently move you through their resources.
The Barbarians - Remember the guys who sacked Rome and ended the Western Empire? What were they like? How did they live? Answers here.
The Battle of Hastings, 1066 - Explore the background and causes of this conflict in this visually appealing site.
The Berlin Wall in the News - From the Newseum in Washington, D.C. this creative site includes excellent information of the history of the Berlin Wall and an interactive exhibit that explores the news and how it differed in East and West Berlin.
The Berlin Wall—Artists for Freedom - Here is a great way to learn about the Berlin Wall and a unique art collection that illustrates the significance of the Wall and its place in European history.
The British Museum Compass - Navigate your away around to different art objects from around the world. It's fun and the quality of the pictures is terrific. in their quick search, type in 'Korean ceramics' or 'Japanese tea wares' and see what you find!
The Colors of Clay: Special Techniques in Athenian Vases - This web exhibition from The Getty takes you on a guided tour of the various ways in which Athenian vase painters decorated clay vessels between 550 and 340 B.C. Eight styles and techniques are explored.
The Communist Manifesto - Here is Marx and Engels' statement of fundamental principles for the communist movement.
The Empire That Was Russia - A photographic record from the photographer to the tsar.
The English Bill of Rights 1689 - Gives the background and events that led to passage of this important understanding that limited the power of the monarchy.
The English Civil War - A series of valuable essays on Oliver Cromwell, and the results of the Civil War.
The French Revolution 1789-1793 - This student generated site focuses on key events of the revolution, causes and effects.
The Getty Center - The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles has great works in Ancient Greek and Roman art as well as art through the 19th century. Visit and learn.
The Great War 1914-1918 - Another wonderful resource on this dreadful event.
The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century - This PBS site supports the lengthy series showing the monumental impact of the war on life in the 20th century.
The Great War: 1914-1918 - From the British National Archives, explore this tragic event that helped shape the 20th century.
The Greek Olympic Games - Start here to find out the origins and manner in which the first Olympics were staged.
The Greek World of Mary Renault - A most pleasant way to learn about ancient Greece from the pen of a fine writer of historical ficition.
The Greeks—Crucible of Civilization - This lively PBS site gives excellent insights into the contributions of ancient Greece to our way of life.
The Guevara Lock of Beethoven's Hair - Further information on the research seeking to shed light on Beethoven's health and behavior. A great detective story.
The Gutenberg Bible - Learn about the beginnings of the mass production of books.
The Impressionists - If you know little about these great artists, here's a delightful place to learn.
The Knossos Labyrinth - A clever and frustratiing site, it's great fun to learn about the famous labyrinth on Crete and a great deal more.
The Labyrinth - Georgetown University's terrific search engine for medieval European studies. This site is filled with information on every imaginable aspect of life in the Middle Ages.
The League of Nations Covenant - Heres the complete text plus amendments adopted in 1924.
The Lost Gospel - Here is an archeological find that totally changes the traditional Christian interpretation of Judas in the crucifixion of Christ.
The Malleus Maleficarum (1487) - For a frightening look at the superstitions believed by most Europeans during the Middle Ages and through much of the Renaissance, look at this handbook on the evils of women and a manual on catching witches.
The Mary Rose - Visit King Henry VIII's favorite warship and learn about life at sea during the early 16th century.
The Medici—Godfathers of the Renaissance - This PBS site supports the public television program on the family and gives fine introductory information on this powerful family and the Italian Renaissance in general.
The Mind of Leonardo - A great chance to observe the universal genius at work.
The Nazi Olympics: Berlin, 1936 - Presented by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, this is a good place to learn the historical context of the 1936 Olympic Games.
The Newtonian Moment - This New York Public Library exhibit engagingly illustrates Isaac Newton's life and work. The exhibition tells the story of the conception and diffusion of Newton’s ideas, and the tensions and often public clashes they engendered.
The Palace of Versailles - A detailed site for you to visualize and learn about the construction of the palace, the design of the grounds, and the life that was experienced with the Sun King.
The Personality and Political Style of Charles I - This is a fine essay on Charles as a leader, his shortcomings, political beliefs, and tragic end. Here also are useful links on the English Civil War.
The Pestilence Tyme - A look at England's first encounter with the Black Death (1348-1350), the site is very complete.
The Renaissance - A fine site to discover the origins of the Italian Renaissance.
The Russian Revolution - A great place to start to understand this pivitol 20th century event.
The Search for Longitude - Meet John Harrison and others who revolutionized navigation by finding the secret to locating the position of ships on the high seas.
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - Learn about them all here.
The Trial of Socrates - The trial and execution of of Socrates in Athens in 399 B.C.E. puzzles historians. Why, in a society enjoying more freedom and democracy than any the world had ever seen, would a seventy-year-old philosopher be put to death for what he was teaching?
The Vatican Library and Renaissance Culture - A remarkable exhibit at our Library of Congress, here is a chance to examine the heart of the intellectual underpinnings of the Italian Renaissance and explore topics such as the first European visitors to China.
The Vikings - Great PBS site that offers valuable insights into the world of the 'dreaded Norseman.'
Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) - Learn about the life and ideas on this influential English thinker.
Thomas More (1478-1535) - Learn about the distinguished 'Man for All Seasons' and his importance in English history.
Thomas a Becket - A short but highly interesting biography about his life and murder.
Trading Places—the East India Company and Asia - From an exhibit at the British Library, learn about one of the most powerful companies in history and how it affected both Asia and Great Britain.
Treasures from the Ark: 1700 Years of Armenian Christian Art - A treasure of Byzantine and Christian art from the British Library.
Trenches on the Web - A detailed resource for understanding World War I in depth.
Tudor History - Here's the place to get to know the family that helped strengthen the English monarchy and make possible the Protestant Reformation in England.
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam - The largest collection of van Gogh paintings, more than 200, with about 100 easy to access online. Site includes an illustrated look at his troubled life.
Victorian Political History - From the Corn Laws to the formation of the Labor Party to the Crystal Palace, here is a site complete with key figures and events in 19th century English history. Good links also on the Stuarts and Cromwell.
Victorian Web - Here is the place to start far a comprehensive understanding of the Victorian Age.
Vikings: the North Atlantic Saga - Enjoy this investigation of the Vikings from the National Museum of Natural History.
Virtual Renaissance - Have some great fun by entering the world of the Renaissance through creative portals devised by a team of dedicated history students.
Virtual Sistine Chapel - Here you can get some small idea of the vast creations of Michelangelo that adorn this chapel.
Webmuseum, Paris - Learn about some of Europe's most famous painters and view beautiful examples of their creations.
What Kind of a Man Was William Shakespeare? - Explore documents and evidence that seek to answer this question.
William Wallace, the Truth Behind the Man - Did you see the film Braveheart? A much more interesting story lies here.
Winston Churchill - This is the best place to begin a study of the great British leader.
Women of Ancient Rome - A detailed look at the role of women and their contributions to the Roman Empire.
World War I Propaganda Posters - Great images of propaganda posters from Germany, England, USA, Australia, etc.

Middle East

9000 Years of Anatolian Women - Women in art and every facet of life are presented on this site that explores Turkey from prehistoric times through the Ottoman Empire.
Arts of the Islamic World - Here's a tutorial on calligraphy, abstract design, arts of the book from cultures over a vast geographic area from Morocco to Southeast Asia.
At the Tomb of Tutankhamen - See how the famous discovery was reported in the National Geographic in 1923.
Biography of the Prophet Muhammad - An excellent overview of Muhammad's life from two Islamic scholars.
Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain - This site supports the PBS documentary that studies the world Christians, Muslims, and Jews made together in medieval Spain, a world that produced some of the world's greatest architecture, philosophy, poetry and music.
Cleopatra - From the Chicago Art Institute, this multimedia site produces a fine visual introduction to Ancient Egypt and Greece. Beautiful artifacts are offered with informative text.
Conflict With Iraq - From the BBC, this site offers important historical background and up-to-date analysis of the crisis.
Egypt's Golden Empire -
Egyptian Art from the Louvre - There are some lovely works here for you to view and learn about.
Excerpts from Hammurabi's Code - Examine one of the earliest known written law codes.
From Silk to Oil - Here is a book-length resource from the China Institute. Travel the deserts and mountain passes of Central Asia from the second century B.C to the present to appreciate the impact of Silk Route trade on Asia and Europe.
Heritage: Civilization and the Jews - A terrific PBS site that walks you through a complete history of the Jews.
In the Beginning Was the Word - The Russian Church and Native Alaskan Cultures is a fascinating site from the Library of Congress that examines the Russian impact on native cultures in North America.
Iraq: A Country Study - Here is a concise in-depth look at Iraqi culture, geography, and history from the Library of Congress.
Iraqi History - Here is a handy survey of Iraqi history from ancient times to the present.
Islamic Art - An informative discussion of the topic by the curator of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Islamic Studies - Here is a rich site with lots of links on every aspect of Islam, its history and cultural significance.
Islam—Empire of Faith - This guide to the PBS special is excellent for background on the historical roots of Islamic culture.
Israel and Palestinians - From the BBC, this site offers a history in maps, an annotated timeline, eyewitness accounts and much more.
Israel—A Country Study - LIbrary of Congress presents this well-organized narrative of the origins of the State of Israel.
Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab World - This PBS site studies Lawrence's life and his impact on the Arab Revolt.
Life in Ancient Egypt - Here is a good introduction to various aspects of daily life.
Lost City of Arabia - Discover the greatest archaeological tool since the shovel—remote sensing. Then learn how it's used to discover our past.
Middle East: Land of Conflict - CNN offers an excellent primer on Arab-Jewish relations in the Middle East. Maps, graphics make this a lively site.
Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet - This PBS site is a good place to start your understanding of the life of Muhammad and his historical impact.
Muslims - This Frontline site supports a documentary that explores the worldwide resurgence of Islam through the stories of diverse Muslims struggling to define the role of Islam in their lives and societies.
Naguib Mahfouz - Learn about a Nobel Prize winning author who makes the Islamic world of colonial Egypt come to life. This page offers a thumbnail sketch of his life, and there are fine links that go into his life and works in more detail.
Palestinian History - A useful site from the United States. Here is an excellent background history of Palestinian Arabs since the 1948-49 War that led to the State of Israel.
Secrets of the Pharaohs - This visually appealing site delivers an intriguing look into the world of ancient Egypt.
Shattered Dreams of Peace—the Road From Oslo - In the summer of 2000 negotiators were on the brink of a Mideast peace agreement that could end 100 years of conflict. This PBS Frontline site explores what went wrong.
The Art of Byzantium - Explore the rich history and art of the Byzantine Empire at this site provided by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The Balfour Declaration - This document became the basis for international support for the modern state of Israel.
The Bedouin - Here is a short introduction to these fascinating people.
The Epic of Gilgamesh - Here is a terrific site that places Gilgamesh in a historical context and explains the significance of the myth.
The First Human - Here are the latest discoveries that have revised dominant theories on human evolution.
The Georgian Skull - Learn about a rich fossil site that is causing paleontologists to rethink the 'Out of Africa' theory of human origins.
The Glory of Byzantium - Explore the art and culture of the Byzantine Empire in this fine site from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The Ottomans - The place to begin your study of the Ottoman Empire and its culture.
The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt - Great resources on ancient Egypt from the Nation Gallery of Art.
The Rosetta Stone - Visit the British Museum where it is kept, view it, and learn all about it.
Tughra of Sulaiman the Magnificent - Learn about the Ottoman sultan's official calligraphic signature through audio, text, and elaborate images.
University of Chicago Oriental Institute - Take a virtual tour of a great museum dedicated to the works of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Assyria, and Persia.
Where are the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel? - This Nova site seeks answers to this question in many creative ways.
Who Built the Pyramids? - A fine Nova introduction to this fascinating topic.
World Biomes - A useful website for introducinbg earth's varied environments.

Content by Steven C. Teel, steel@berkeley.k12.ca.us
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Last revised Thu Jun 18 15:12:10 US/Pacific 2009