Read Works
Read Works: The United States Constitution
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended for early elementary students, ReadWorks provides a brief history of The United States Constitution. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Russian Revolution (1917)
This site provides an excellent lecture providing a wealth of information about the events of the Russian Revolution in 1917.
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Primary Research Through the History of Beverly
At Beverly High School in Massachusetts, students learn history through their own primary research on local history topics. This article and links from it explain how it's done.
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Marine Turtle Exploitation in Bronze Age Oman
This article examines the connection between sea turtles and the Bronze Age in what is present-day Oman in the Middle East.
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Natural History Museum of Denmark: Geological Museum
This site contains brief information about this natural history museum. Also contained are links to other museums (zoological, geological, botanical).
BBC
Bbc: News: Timeline: Sri Lanka
A timeline covering Sri Lanka from the the 5th century BC to the present with special attention given to Sri Lankan civil war
Exploring Ancient World Cultures
Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Literature and the Middle Time
This is an essay from the University of Evansville discussing the evolution of the Middle Ages and the formation of various languages that would yield literature.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Mezuzah
The mezuzah can be found on the doorposts of many Jewish homes. This small case is a constant reminder of God's presence and God's commandments. Read about its other significance in this article.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Line of June 4, 1967
Discusses the history of the demarcation lines between Israel and Syria--lines which in part caused the June War.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Statement by the Arab League States
Arab statement after the state of Israel was announced includes declarations and demands.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: British White Paper of June 1922
The British policy addresses misinterpretations of the Balfour agreement and attempts to ease Arab resentment and fear of Jewish domination through political promises.
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Eight Stars of Gold: The Story of the Alaskan Flag
Multimedia presentation of the story of the Alaskan flag.
PBS
Pbs: The u.s. Mexico Border a History
This site has complete information about the U.S.-Mexico border. It has an interactive timeline of important border events and a morphing map that shows changes in the border.
Jewish Museum
The Jewish Museum: Jewish and Muslim Connection [Pdf]
The Jewish Museum of New York City presents the "Jewish and Muslim Connection" a curriculum guide for the study of cultural and historical connections between two religions.
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University of North Texas College of Music
Description of the program at the University of North Texas in the Division of Music History, Theory, and Ethnomusicology.
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Law Research: Pakistan Law and Government Pakistani Historical Background
Detailed information about Pakistan's history from the dawn of Islam to the Pakistan movement.
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Gurupedia: History of China
Here's an article on the history of China, complete with information on prehistoric and ancient China, the Chinese Empire, the Mongols in China, the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the Republic of China.
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History of Swing Timeline
This site reviews the history of swing dancing by decade, starting with the Roaring '20's through today.
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: History
Check out this chart detailing the major historic events in Japan from its Stone Age beginnings to 2005. There is a column on the chart that shows major world events also for comparison.
MLB Advanced Media
Mlb: Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field
Provides history, information, historical facts and FAQ's concerning Wrigley Field.
A&E Television
History.com: Chinese New Year
The 15-day long Chinese New Year celebration originated from an ancient Chinese legend of the monster Nian.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Agriculture: Food Production
Students will be able to discuss the changes in agriculture throughout history and its effect on foods and food production of today. Additionally, students will be able to discuss the effect of commercial farming on the environment.
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South Pacific Organizer: New Caledonia
Answers the question, "Why would I want to visit New Caledonia" with advice on its history, geography and sites.