This page chronicles an exhibit hosted by the Library of Congress of manuscripts and documents from the Vatican Library. Includes manuscripts of both a secular and religious nature as well as a detailed history of the Vatican Library....

This site from Villanova University contains many pictures of the Mayan City of Chichen Itza. Click on each thumbnail to enlarge.

Aquae Urbis Romae: the Waters of the City of Rome is a cartographic history of nearly 2800 years of water infrastructure and urban development in Rome. Water is a living system that includes natural features (springs, the Tiber River,...

An interview with one of the principal archaeologists (Ruth Shady) involved in the dig at Caral, Peru, site of the oldest civilization in South America. The interview is available in English or in Spanish in mp3 format.

Wikipedia's encyclopedia entry for Rome, the capital city of Italy, which became the capital during the days of the Roman Republic. Links are also provided for additional information on related subjects.

This detailed article on the Sumerians provides information on Sumerian writing, myth, education, city-states, and artifacts. Part of a larger world history website, "The Land Between the Rivers," is an excellent introduction to the...

Located in the state of Veracruz, El Tajin was at its height from the early 9th to the early 13th century. It became the most important centre in north-east Mesoamerica after the fall of the Teotihuacan Empire. Its cultural influence...

Greek art became popular when Roman generals began conquering Greek cities. This work so impressed the Roman elite that studios were set up to meet the growing demand for copies. The Doryphoros was one of the most sought after, and most...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage gives a first person account of a person's visit to the Forbidden City in China. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills. Opportunities for vocabulary...

Great site! Explore a city that was inhabited over 800 years ago by the moundbuilders! Loads of info about these ancient people.

The Agora, the marketplace and civic center, was one of the most important parts of an ancient city of Athens. In addition to being a place where people gathered to buy and sell all kinds of commodities, it was also a place where people...

The map here shows the Gulf Coast area of Mexico and the locations of modern and ancient cities and towns, including Olmec sites.

Illustrated dictionary entry over Athens, Greece. Describes the history of the city starting and provides two maps of the city and an aerial view.

This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides an article on Eridu, an ancient Mesopotamian city in Sumer, thought by some to be older than any other city in the world.

Modern day Egypt is a blend of ancient and new ways. This text based article provides a detailed look at all aspects of today's Egypt including its people, government, education, modern cities, religion, and economy.

The Jewish Virtual Library describes in great detail the location and history of the city of Beersheba.

Clickable map of the Agora of Athens. Provides information about the buildings contained in the Agora area and the location of the Agora in relation to the rest of the city.

This site by Lin and Don Donn describes what life in Sparta was like and how it differed from other Greek city-states. This page helps you imagine yourself as a Spartan going to the Olympian games to cheer on your team.

This site from the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides an article on the history of one part of Jerusalem called the "Upper City," during the period of King Herod and into the Roman period. Includes a nice description of a house...

Discusses the difference between modern and ancient Greek Olympic games, and goes into depth about the religious festivals that took place. Additional links to related material.

Discusses the difference between modern and ancient Greek Olympic games, and goes into depth about the religious festivals that took place. Additional links to related material.

An interesting way to connect students with world events. Enter in your zip code and this site overlays a world event, such as floods in Pakistan, to show the extent of the event. Included at Ancient Worlds, Evironmental Disasters,...

The city of Lyons was founded by the Romans; the remnants of Roman construction are one of UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage sites, explained in this article.

An article describing the oldest city found in the Americas: Caral, Peru. The author gives details on how there is a disagreement between members of the original team of archaeologists who dated the site in 2001. This has led to two...