Kids learn about the city of Ancient Rome on this site. This famous city was the center of the Roman empire which ruled much of the known world for centuries.

Piracy has been around since ancient times but was especially prevalent during the days of European exploration, and still occurs in some parts of the world. Learn some of the devious methods pirates used to overpower victim ships and...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares information about the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb and the efforts taken by curators to preserve the finders, while in addition, share the contents of the...

The fantasy author's official website includes biographical information, background on his books, maps of the fantasy worlds he creates, articles about his writing and more. Great place to begin any research about him.

Take a tour with Sir Dig-a-Lot and learn about ancient Greece and the impact its civilization has had on the modern world.

Read about the history of puppetry and about the many interesting types of puppets around the world.

Test your knowledge over the Olympic Games. Check your answers for a review at the end of the quiz.

Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Italy including the Roman Republic, Roman Empire, Renaissance, Catholicism, World War II, and current events on this site.

Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Turkey including early civilizations, Byzantium, Constantinople, the Ottoman Empire, World war I, independence, Ataturk, and current events.

Seven teachers created activities to help enhance the study of ancient Egypt. Appropriate for a variety of levels and learning styles. Includes world wide web resources.

Learn about fish from around the world. Varying species, their biology, role in the environment, human cultural significance, as well conservation issues.

Small quizes and example questions on world and US history subjects from the Civil War to Ancient Egypt.

Read about a Taino Indian city discovered in the Dominican Republic. Includes two discussion questions you can use to check reading comprehension. Bilingual Spanish/English.

Brief multiple choice quiz tests your knowledge of ancient Japanese culture.

Five question quiz tests your knowledge of trade and traditions in ancient West Africa.

Take a step into the world of Iran with this team of Teacher Trekkers. You will look at life in the Middle East, meet "real" people and learn about the culture and religion.

Dung, rhinoceros, Hercules, sacred scarab: These are the names of some of the most well known beetles in the scarab beetle family. This large family of more than 30,000 species has some of the most awesome beetles in the insect...

Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Germany including Germanic tribes, Roman rule, kings, the Reformation, the World Wars, and the reuniting of East and West.

Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of the United Kingdom including Celtics, Saxons, Roman rule, the Norman Invasion, kings and queens, the British Empire, and the World Wars.

Archaeologists have just uncovered an ancient plate. They need your help to determine the original size of the plate. Try this challenge where you use concepts of symmetry and estimation to uncover the solution. An activity from the NCTM...

How is Greek mythology relevant to you right now? This site gives you examples of the connections between ancient Greek myths and your world today, in terms of figures of speech. Ever perform a Herculean task? Been tantalized by...

A one-page collection of essential facts about Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom. Includes the name of her Roman equivalent, her family tree, key events in her life, and an audio pronunciation of her name.

A one-page collection of essential facts about Hera, the jealous wife of Zeus and the goddess of marriage and childbirth. Includes the name of her Roman equivalent, her family tree, key events in her life, and an audio pronunciation of...