An archaeologist's study of Western Wisconsin, this site helps us understand the early people living in Wisconsin 12,000 years ago.

Multimedia collection documents Secretary of State George C. Marshall's plan for the recovery of Europe after World War II.

Exhibit portrays how Harry Truman with the help of Herbert Hoover attempted to conquer the food problem in Europe after World War II.

Lesson that examines some of the reasons European efforts to establish colonies in the New World were often met with failure. It focuses on the story of nine Jesuit priests who started a small colony on Chesapeake Bay in the hopes of...

An online exhibition that provides a timeline of the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze and Iron ages in Europe. Click on the tools for further explanations of the cultures during that era. Explanations are short, but great...

A short pictorial introduction to the Czech Republic, with explanatory notes that describe some of the cultural hallmarks of the Czech nation.

A short pictorial introduction to Denmark, with explanatory notes that describe the Danish people, the Danish landscape, and some of Denmark's cultural hallmarks.

A brief pictorial introduction to the Netherlands that describes some of the characteristics of Dutch culture.

A short pictorial introduction to Finland, with explanatory notes that describe the Finnish language, people, and Finnish culture.

Images with descriptions of Greece and Greek culture.

A short pictorial introduction to Italy, with explanatory notes that describe Italian cultural landmarks, traditions, and works of art.

A good introduction to the three major Native American cultures in the Southwest prior to European contact. Find information about the Mogollon, Anasazi, and Hohokam cultures. Read how they influenced each other, and what was unique...

Get to know all about the history, culture, architecture, and archaeology of the Normans, a European civilization from the 9th-16th centuries.

Exhaustive collection of resources and information on Eastern European, Slavic, and Eurasian cultures and histories.

Learn about the art of the Iron Age in this historical overview and image gallery with detailed descriptions of each piece, from the collection of the British Museum.

This site contains indexed material on Jacob Burckhardt's "The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy." His work is considered the apex of cultural history about the Renaissance period and should provide valuable information for the...

An extensive site for anyone interested in urban issues. This virtual library offers documents, maps, video, reference links, and other research sources about urban life and the culture that surrounds the world's cities.

Examine the history of the Shoah indirectly through the stories told by five little children, in Sarah's attic. Designed specifically for young learners, this interactive site also explores Yiddish culture, Judaism, and Jewish life.

Brief summary of the European Witch Hunts that took place from the 1400s through to the 1800s. This summary also looks at the impact this had on women's history.

At the time of the Europeans' arrival in North America, the land was well populated with Native Americans. Their numbers rapidly dwindled, mainly due to disease. Although there were many diverse tribes, some generalizations can be drawn...

An online exhibit of a vast array of documents, artifacts, and maps detailing cultures in the Americas including the indigenous groups as well as Europeans after contact. From the Library of Congress.

"Spanning the period from the 1930s to the present, the focus of this website encompasses both artists who came to Canada in the last seventy years, and first and second generation artists reconnecting with their eastern European...

Investigate the lifestyle, religion, economy, and history of the Ukrainians that settled in Canada.

The Library of Congress presents the "Political and cultural history of France from 1498 to 1661" France's Renaissance, eight civil wars, and the Bourbons. Also click on "The Rise and Fall of the Absolute Monarchy," for history from the...