A 20-page museum activity book on the history of South Florida. Many of the learning activities can be done on their own, as student reading materials are included in the booklet. Topics covered include the first native peoples, the days...

A nicely written history of the finding and the decoding of the Rosetta Stone.

The history of the word bewilder is more straightforward than you might think. Roots can be traced back to the Old English words wilde (undomesticated) and deor (untamed animals), eventually combined into the word wilderness. Jessica...

How did tuxedo's roots extend from Native American history to black tie evening wear? Jessica Oreck reveals what the Delaware Indians and formal fashion have in common. [2:04]

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students are asked to solve the mystery of what became of the two princes, Edward and Richard, who were sent to the Tower of London when their father died. Edward was in line to become king. Can you...

Tells the story of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the New World. She was the granddaughter of John White, Governor of the colony established on Roanoke Island in 1587. While White was on a trip to England to replenish the...

A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the lambeosaurus dinosaur.

A synopsis of the history of the Great Pyramid of Khufu since its construction.

A look at what fossil evidence reveals about life and ecological interactions of the extinct dire wolf.

A look at fossil evidence that reveals life and ecological interactions of the extinct fan palm tree.

A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the flightless auk.

A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the extinct gray whale.

A look at what fossil evidence tells us about the life and ecology of prehistoric giant ground sloths.

A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the ankylosaurus.

Learn what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the extinct seal-like allodesmus.

A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the extinct cycad plant.

In 1954, an Egyptian archeologist discovered an immense, beautifully crafted ship buried in pieces right beside the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Now fully reassembled, this extraordinary royal craft, one of the oldest planked vessels in the...

This site focuses on the Ancient Greek city of Eleusis, the Sacred Place of Demeter and one of the 5 sacred cities of Ancient Greece.

A medical discussion of the plague of Athens and a diagnosis of it as epidemic typhus fever.

A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of this extinct species of a clam.

This site discusses the mystery and complexity of Parkinson's Disease. It mentions the history of the disease, signs and symptoms and incidence.

Nova offers an enlightening conversation with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Topics include origins of the universe, multidisciplinary approaches to science, exciting recent discoveries, his position as director of the Hayden...

This is a phenomenal resource. It allows the user to create a reading list of quality children's literature based of choices such as reading level, type of book, genre, ethnicity, gender, etc. In addition, one can determine if a book won...

This site summarizes what a historian does, what tools they use, and how to prepare to ask a historical question.