Wikipedia encyclopedia entry listing the kings of the Assyrian Empire, with links to more information about each.

Interesting biographical facts on the life of Hernando Cortes, the man who conquered the Aztec empire.

Photographs and filmed footage of five Islamic architectural masterpieces: Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, the Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Cairo, the Great Mosque of Damascus, the Alhambra in Granada, and the Mosque of Shaykh Lutfallah in...

Under Moctezuma, the Aztec empire was strong and expanded its borders. However, when the Spanish arrived, their superior power and weapons enabled them to conquer the Aztecs. Read about Moctezuma's life, his interactions with the Spanish...

An article exploring the history of the spread of Islam as the Muslims emigrated from Mecca to Medina.

An overview of the British presence in India, 1600-1947, from university professor Vinay Lal. Includes links to related topics, such as the British East India Company, and to biographical details of many key figures from this period in...

Wikipedia gives a great account of the War of the Spanish Succession, with links to related information. The article discusses the origins, the progression of the war, the Peace of Utrecht, as well as the participants and major generals.

Excellent site to begin the study of Thomas Edward Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia. Find biographies on Lawrence, Prince Faisal, Winston Churchill and other key players. Information on the Arab Revolt including battle...

An article discussing the tools the Islamic civilization astronomers developed and used to study the stars. Also discussed are the tools used in alchemy and metalworking.

In this article the contributions of the Islamic world to our knowledge of astronomy is discussed.

Wikipedia provides detailed information on the Franco-Prussian War.

Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of India including early civilizations, religions, Gupta empire, Mughal Empire, British rule, independence, Gandhi, and current events.