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World History
For more great resources visit http://library.thinkquest.org , http://www.pbs.org or http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/.
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Ancient History
- Roma
- The City that Ruled the World: Rome" is an educational and informative source for Roman history. Here, users will find a complete list of all the emperors as well as a quiz to test their knowledge after they have read through the site. Picture galleries are available for subjects such as Architecture, Religion, and City Design. The intension of the site is to teach anyone interested in Rome about it from its founding to its fall; it's all here.
- Ancient Greece
- This site covers a vast amount of resources covering ancient Greece. Learn about the history and culture. Also learn about famous philosophers like Socrates and Plato.
- The Greeks
- Learn about Socrates, Greek geography and more.
- The Viking Age
- Interest in the life and times of the Vikings has grown dramatically in recent years, not only in Scandinavia and Europe but also further afield. A new found enthusiasm exist to exploit the Viking theme in different ways around Scandinavia and Europe.
- Ancient World Cultures
- The question that initiates this program is a broad one: Why study ancient cultures? You might feel that the question is moot: students do study and will study ancient cultures; such study is an expected part of a tradition of intellectual development. The response to the why of the initial question is a matter of tradition, if not fact. A study of the ROMAN EMPIRE, a reading of Greek philosophy and literature, a look at the PYRAMIDS OF EGYPT -- these are all accepted parts of a Western education, aren't they?
- Ancient Egypt
- Ancient Egypt is perhaps the most facinating of the ancient civilizations. Even the Ancient Greeks thought themselves to be a young and inexperienced society compared to the Egyptians. Indeed, the Ancient Egyptian civilization was one of the longest in the west, beginning in approximately 3000 B.C., and lasting until nearly 300 B.C. What is amazing about the Egyptian's culture is not their rapid growth and development, but their ability to preserve the past and prevail with relatively little change.
- The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt
- This interactive site from the National Gallery of Art uses the latest in technology to give visitors the experience of visiting the exhibit. It focuses on the Ancient Egyptian's concept of immortality.
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Renaissance & Medieval Times
- Renaissance
- During the era known by this name, Europe emerged from the economic stagnation of the Middle Ages and experienced a time of financial growth. Also, and perhaps most importantly, the Renaissance was an age in which artistic, social, scientific, and political thought turned in new directions.
- Internet Medieval Sourcebook
- This site offers a wealth of information on Medieval times, people and much more.
- Magnificent Medieval Times
- Step into the world of Medieval Times. You will journey back in time to learn about kings, queens, peasants,castles, knights, and more. There are lots of fun facts for you to learn and some challenging activities.
- The Middle Ages
- Medieval or The Middle Ages. We think of knights in shining armor, lavish banquets, wandering minstrels, kings, queens, bishops, monks, pilgrims, and glorious pageantry.
In film and in literature, medieval life seems heroic, entertaining, and romantic. In reality, life in the Middle Ages, a period that extended from approximately the fifth century to the fifteenth century in Western Europe, was sometimes all these things, as well as harsh, uncertain, and often dangerous.
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Exploration
- Conquistadors
- Welcome to the Conquistadors On-line Learning Adventure! We have created this innovative educational resource for middle and high school classrooms to learn about the Spanish Conquistadors in the New World – and the legacy of their contact with Native Americans. There are extensive lesson plans for teachers and in-depth online content for students available in both English and Spanish. We hope you enjoy this valuable online resource!
- European Exploration: From Earliest Times to 1497
- When did Europeans first reach North America? This question has preoccupied historians for many years, and has produced a multitude of answers, some more plausible than others. This is an area of history where evidence is scanty, and speculation abounds.
- Discoverers Web
- In this project I try to gather all kinds of information found on the web about voyages of discovery and exploration.
- BBC Exploration
- The history of exploration is littered with stories of heroism, bravery and tragedy. Find out about the conquest of the Americas, the race to the South Pole, and the charting of the world's oceans by sailors in the 18th-century Royal Navy.
- Voyage of Exploration: Discovering New Horizons
- For countless centuries, people have ventured forth into areas they have known little about. The desire to explore has been prompted by many different reasons- from necessity and curiosity to the desire to find riches. "Voyages of Exploration: Discovering New Horizons" follows in the footsteps of some of the world's greatest explorers, reliving their adventurous expeditions into the unknown. Our aim is to take the users on a journey through past centuries looking at these adventurers, the dangers they faced, where they went and their motivation for exploration.
- WayFinders
- Centuries before European explorers ventured beyond their shorelines, the ancestors of today's Polynesians had sailed to every habitable island in the far corners of the Pacific. This ancient Polynesian sea voyaging tradition comes to life again in "Wayfinders: A Pacific Odyssey."
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World History
- Japan: Memories of a Secret Empire
- Commanding shoguns and fierce samurai warriors, exotic geisha and exquisite artisans—all were part of a Japanese renaissance between the 16th and 19th centuries when Japan went from chaos and violence to a land of ritual refinement and peace. But stability came at a price: for nearly 250 years, Japan was a land closed to the Western world, ruled by the shogun under his absolute power and control.
- Historical Timelines
- View the historical timelines of the Northern Irish, English, British, Scottish, Welsh.
- Wonders of the African World
- How many of us really know anything at all about the truly great ancient African civilizations, which in their day, were just as splendid and glorious as any on the face of the earth? Join Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he takes you on a journey to discover a wealth of African history and culture in Wonders of the African World. Visist the Kids page while your there.
- The Face of Russia
- Who are the Russian people? How have they expressed their character and inner conflicts in their art and culture? And, as Russia’s long-awaited democracy develops, how will the Russian people redefine themselves culturally, spiritually, and politically?
- The Asian Century: Paths to Power
- At the onset of the 20th century, Asia was dominated by empires anxious for control of its vast resources. "The Asian Century: Paths to Power "delves into four areas in seeing how Asia has achieved its rise to global recognition. It covers key events that have happened in the 20th century, and looks into Asia's unique culture and people, all with the purpose of encouraging site visitors to do further research and learn about the continent. The issue of power is discussed throughout the site, in both basic and conceptual terms that encourage further discussion . An extensive, function-filled database, interactive maps, various games and photo collections are provided to make learning enjoyable.
- The History of Mexico
- Explore the History of Mexico, the Mexican American relationship and surf through Internet Resources in English and Espanol.
- Ancient and Medieval Middle East
- This is a collection of internet resources about the history of the Middle East compiled by Columbia Universities Middle East Studies Department.
- Nicaragua: In Perspective -- History, Culture, Politics, Economics
- Planning a trip to Nicaragua? Before going, check out this extensive site. This excellent web site has something for everyone: maps, tips about hotels, currency, economics, history, politics, poetry, music, recipes, and more. You can develop a real feeling for the country when you visit this web page. Besides English, information from this site is also in Spanish and Japanese.
- History of for Kids
- Europe, Asia and Africa before 1500 A.D. History for Kids! devotes itself to teaching human history in the most accessible possible way. We try to enable all people to understand and appreciate our past. We're particularly concerned to provide access to people who might otherwise have trouble accessing information such as children, people with learning disabilities, people living in places where it is difficult to learn, and people for whom English is not their first language. We try to write history that is easy to read and yet still accurately reflects current ideas, debates, and information.
- Hyper History
- HyperHistory is an expanding scientific project presenting 3,000 years of world history with an interactive combination of synchronoptic lifelines, timelines, and maps.Over 2,000 files are interconnected throughout the site. In addition to that HyperHistory provides several hundred links to the world wide web. The growing site itself contains presently over 50 MB of images and text files, but individual gif files are kept small enough to allow for a quick display.
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