Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Switzerland: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Switzerland in Central Europe.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Slovenia: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Slovenia in Central Europe.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Western and Central Europe Chronology: Burgundians
Article details the history of the Burgundians around the 500s.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Rivera, Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Central Park
"In Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Central Park", hundreds of characters from 400 years of Mexican history gather for a stroll through Mexico City's largest park. View pictures of this Diego Rivera painting and read about the...
Other
Modern World History: World War I
In this textbook unit, students learn about the multiple causes of World War I, the dramatic and devastating changes in warfare, and the peace that remapped much of Europe. Along the way, they will evaluate this central question: Was...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Slovakia: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Slovakia in Central Europe.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Western and Central Europe Chronology
A very quick look at the chronology of Western European civilization from the Ancient Period to the Global Period.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Crossroads of the Ancient World
Because of Afghanistan's geographical position -- on the edge of central Asia with India and China beyond to the east, and Iran, the Middle East and the numerous cultures of the Mediterranean and the rest of Europe to the west -- it was...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Hungary: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Hungary located in Eastern Europe.
Other
Literature & National Consciousness in Hungarian History
An in-depth paper on the literature of Hungary and how it "voluntarily accepted an obligation to find a solution for the 'life-and-death questions' of national history and national life."
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Western and Central Europe Chronology: Visigoths
This article presents a history of the Visigoths, also known as the Goths, who were a barbaric tribe living on the banks of the Danube River during the 4th century.
BBC
Bbc News: Country Profile: Slovenia
BBC News features a general summary of Slovenia, a member of the European Union. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, related internet sources, and...
University College London
University College London: Internet Resources on Poland
A complete look at the country of Poland from the School of Slavonic and East European Studies. There are links to government officials information, elections, news, and culture. An excellent resource for your research on Poland.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Austria
Features a country profile of Austria, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, maps, and much more tourism...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Slovenia
Offers a travel guide and country profile of the European nation of Slovenia including a broad overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Poland
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile of the European nation of Poland, background details, and numerous links to in- depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, tourism,...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Austria: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the European country of Austria.
BBC
Bbc News: Soviet Union Timeline
A timeline covering the history of the Soviet Union from 1917 to 1991.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Kazakhstan: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the Central Asian country of Kazakhstan.
A&E Television
History.com: Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian-born merchant and explorer who took part in early voyages to the New World on behalf of Spain around the late 15th century. By that time, the Vikings had established settlements in present-day North...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Serbia
Offers a virtual travel guide and country profile of Serbia, background overview, and numerous links to key information on the nations's culture, tourism, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much...
Other
Personal Site: The Missal
A nice description of the Catholic Mass as it was practiced during the Medieval period in Europe. The central event of the Mass was the Eucharist. The "Missal" refers to the complete service book for the mass.
Curated OER
Unesco: Hungary: Millenary Benedictine Abbey of Pannonhalma & Its Natural Env
The first Benedictine monks settled here in 996. They went on to convert the Hungarians, to found the country's first school and, in 1055, to write the first document in Hungarian. From the time of its founding, this monastic community...
Curated OER
Unesco: Russian Federation: Historic Monuments of Novgorod and Surroundings
Situated on the ancient trade route between Central Asia and northern Europe, Novgorod was Russia's first capital in the 9th century. Surrounded by churches and monasteries, it was a centre for Orthodox spirituality as well as Russian...