Tells the story of the Epic of Gilgamesh which is an epic poem from Ancient Mesopotamia and is seen as a great work of literature.

This Tour Egypt Monthly informative article overviews important aspects of Ancient Egyptian Agriculture, including the Nile flooding, farming tools, grain and vegetable cultivation, and animal domestication. Included are small images of...

Great site explores many legends and texts from the ancient Near East. Provides interesting focus on the common themes found in ancient world literature.

This site gives an in-depth essay exploring the Epic of Gilgamesh and its history.

A look at many aspects of the Mesopotamian culture. Click through the slide show to see the image and additional information and resources. A good overview of the contributions of an early civilization. Archived.

Use this site to learn about the inventions and innovations of the Ancient Egyptian farmers. This detailed article, which discusses irrigation and the Nile flooding, planting, and harvesting includes links to related articles and...

An interesting way to connect students with world events. Enter in your zip code and this site overlays a world event, such as floods in Pakistan, to show the extent of the event. Included at Ancient Worlds, Evironmental Disasters,...

" North China includes the densely populated and intensively cultivated North China Plain, the loess-covered uplands of Shansi, northern Shensi, and eastern Kansu, and the sparsely populated, semiarid steppes of Inner Mongolia....