Focuses on the history of costumes and fashion from Egyptian times to the 1990s. Thumbnail links may no longer work as this is an older site. However, the 'Fads in Fashion Slides' page has many large images organized by time periods....

A long account of the origins of Holy Week, which includes details about traditions associated with observing the specific days within Holy Week.

This website describes the creation and implementation of the Justinian Code, or "The Body of Civil Law" for the Roman Empire. The site is divided into sections, including a description of the code itself, the type of laws within it,...

A brief over view of the history of Algeria with an emphasis on politics since Algeria's independence. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

A good look at the history of Bulgaria from its beginnings in the 7th century up to the current times. Find out about its place in the Ottoman Empire, collaboration with the Nazis in World War II, and its overthrow of Communism....

Read about Malta's fascinating history. Its location as an island served as a stopping place for many different groups. Information from the U.S. State Department Background Notes.

Read this concise history of Morocco which concentrates on its development after its independence from France. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

The Moscow Kremlin Museum features famous Russian exhibitions, museum collections, library and history. Website also contains virtual exhibitions (i.e., the crowns of Russian tsars), virtual tours and maps of the Kremlin.

An example of the work of Giotto (Giotto di Bondone), "The Epiphany," from about 1320. Showcases Giotto's innovative style and discusses his break with the Bzyantine tradition, which, up until now, had been exerting a strong influence...

This website alphabetizes and briefly describes all the major movements in the history of visual arts. Good for use as a general reference for Art History studies and the study of historically based painting and art.

Tour Egypt offers an in-depth timeline of Egyptian history beginning with the prehistorical Lower Paleolithic period and ending with the British occupational period. Very useful for finding basic information on Egypt's history.

This timeline is highlighted with images of objects from the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

A learning module that begins with "The House Falls Apart," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student...

Lonely Planet provides a concise history of Bulgaria, starting in 679 BC and working up to the reign of President Petar Stoyanov. Also includes information on the country's geography, demographics, and culture.

This is a collection of 13 Grade-Leveled texts (6-11) on the topic Ancient Rome. Ancient Rome was one of the most influential republics and empires in recorded history. Learn more about how the republic and empire emerged and about the...

How much do you know about the cover of the Lindisfarne Gospels? Find out by answering this seven-question multiple-choice and true/false quiz. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.

How much do you know about the cover of the Lindau Gospels? Find out by answering this six-question multiple-choice and true/false quiz. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.

How much do you know about the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia? Find out by answering this four-question multiple-choice and true/false quiz. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.

How much do you know about Ottonian art? Find out by answering this eight-question multiple-choice quiz. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.

How much do you know about Gothic art? Find out by answering this seven-question true/false and multiple-choice questions. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.

How much do you know about the Hildesheim Doors? Find out by answering this four-question multiple-choice and true/false quiz. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.

Rearing horse in bronze.

Explore the biography of Justinian I from the Middle Ages. Learn about the Emperor of the Byzantine Empire and established the Justinian Code.

This page contains a description of the Hagia Sophia along with pictures & a computer drafted model of the structure.