Learn about the art of ancient Cyprus in this historical overview and image gallery with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.

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Provides an overview of the culture of Antigua and Barbuda. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion,...

Provides an overview of the culture of Angola. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....

Provides an overview of the culture of Armenia. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....

Provides an overview of the culture of Azerbaijan. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the religion of Islam. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Serbian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)

A study of Islamic culture, art and architecture taken from the PBS show on Islam "Islam: Empire of Faith".

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the fall of the Byzantine Empire and the invention of the printing press. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding for vocabulary learning. It contains questions and teacher guides and...

Great resource that is full of useful information about Cuba which is the largest Caribbean Island. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the...

Massive site for information on the ancient Greek world. Follow the navigation at the top of the page for detailed sections on time periods, daily life, religion and death, economy, and more. Each section includes pictures of artifacts...

Provides an overview of the culture of Australia. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....

Provides an overview of the culture of Argentina. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....

Provides an overview of the culture of Aruba. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....

Provides an overview of the culture of Austria. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....

Provides an overview of the culture of American Samoa. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics,...

Provides an overview of the culture of Andorra. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....

[Free Registration/Login Required] An biographical text about Cleopatra, queen of Egypt. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Kyoto, Japan. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text with introductory information about Japan. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the process of becoming a knight during the Middle Ages. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Tokyo, the capital of Japan. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.