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.

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...

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.

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.

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 the United Kingdom including Celtics, Saxons, Roman rule, the Norman Invasion, kings and queens, the British Empire, and the World Wars.

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 Turkey including early civilizations, Byzantium, Constantinople, the Ottoman Empire, World war I, independence, Ataturk, and current events.

In this lesson plan, students will consider "Life in Old Babylonia: The Importance of Trade." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.

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

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...

Students are introduced to the concept of energy cycles by learning about the carbon cycle. They will learn how carbon atoms travel through the geological (ancient) carbon cycle and the biological/physical carbon cycle. Students will...

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.

[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...

Introductory site that explores the world of the ancient Romans. Provides images of artifacts to help explain how the Romans lived. Has sections on people, mythology, daily life, death & burial and writing.

An invisible, ancient source of energy surrounds us-energy that powered the first explorations of the world, and that may be a key to the future. This map shows you the delicate tracery of wind flowing over the US.

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...