Examines the role that superstition and a belief in magic played in people's lives in early modern Europe.

This section of the web page has a collection of resources on early European witch hunts as well as some of the Salem witch trials.

An excellent introduction to and overview of the Renaissance and Reformation in Europe. This article touches on all aspects of the period.

The roots of globalization began in the 15th century as modern empires began to thrive through trade. Asia was at its strongest during this time period, while Europe lagged behind until the discovery of America and an ocean route to Asia...

The most recent ice age peaked between 24,000 and 21,000 years ago, when vast ice sheets covered North America and northern Europe, and mountain ranges like Africa's Mt. Kilimanjaro and South America's Andes were encased in glaciers. At...

Large map of 15th century Europe. Click on map to enlarge it. From the Perry-Castenada Collection.

A unit in AP European History focuses on the transition toward a more scientific mindset in early modern Europe as a result of the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment. Check out the lesson plans, videos, slideshows to enhance...

Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in European history from Greek and Phoenician colonization up to the 20th century.

Learning module with unit guide, PowerPoint presentations and primary sources from which students study the formation of constitutional governments that developed in England and the Netherlands in early modern Europe.

Ornate edible architecture and sculptures were often created for celebrations in the cities and courts of early modern Europe. The Edible Monument is an exhibition of the ephemeral art created for these festivals.

History for Kids presents a website with learning modules on the Early, Late and High Middle Ages, including topics such as medieval literature, architecture, and daily life. Offers elementary level format with pictures, and links to...

Created for the high school student who is taking classes in European history.

Tel Aviv was founded in 1909 and developed as a metropolitan city under the British Mandate in Palestine. The White City was constructed from the early 1930s until the 1950s, based on the urban plan by Sir Patrick Geddes, reflecting...

From the early 18th to the mid-19th century, dynamic transformations in European art mirrored turbulent political and social changes, including revolutions, imperial conquests, and the emergence of the modern industrial age....

The Sullivan, Carson, Pirie, Scott Building in Chicago is an important example of early Chicago skyscraper architecture, and can also be seen as a fascinating indicator of the relationship between architecture and commerce. View pictures...