A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Armenia in the southern Caucasus.. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are also numerous links...

Throughout history, people, products, and ideas have moved from one place to another. Read about which factors caused these movements within the Eastern Hemisphere. Study cards are included to help review the concepts covered.

This slide presentation provides an in-depth look at the Indian, Chinese and Mediterranean world's development from river valleys into classic civilizations. Early river valleys and classic civilizations are described on a broad spectrum...

The Shosoin Repository survived both war and fire, leaving virtually all the ancient cultural treasures intact. The thousands of items preserved in the Shosoin repository include manuscripts, musical instruments, textiles, shoes,...

God, gold, and glory motivated European nations to explore and create colonies in the New World. This article discusses the Crusades and how they influenced European colonization projects.

All that glitters was gold in ancient Korea. The Silla Kingdom was described as a country of gold based on their crowns adorned with gold and jade. View pictures and read about the importance of gold in politics and religion in the Silla...

Here is a very brief biographical article on Yo-Yo Ma, which lists names of artists with whom he has collaborated and names some of the awards that he has earned.

A short quiz on ancient China.

Discover interesting facts about Genghis Khan, one of the world's greatest conquerors.

Read about Yo-Yo Ma's "Silk Road Journeys: When Strangers Meet" and listen to several music samples from this 2002 album.

(1254-1324) A famous Venetian trader and explorer who traveled the Silk Road to China.