The full text chapter of the book "JOHN CABOT, THE DISCOVERER OF NORTH AMERICA AND HIS SON SEBASTIAN," published in 1896. A page by page reproduction.

The economy of Liberia was shattered because of its civil war. Read about the current steps that are being taken to rebuild the country and its economy. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

The Permanent Collection comprises some 17,000 artworks. This includes historic and contemporary, paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, decorative arts, video, as well as other materials that may be considered...

The U.S Department of Transportation's motto is, "Safety is our top priority." To find out much more information on the Department of Transportation visit this website!

Micmac and Maliseet culture was guided by political and spiritual leaders. Both were held in high regard for their ability to communicate with the "unseen world".

Description of the US Coast Guard Academy and its curriculum and admissions requirements.

This resource explains Clause 10 of Article I of the U.S. Constitution beginning with the origins of "Piracies, Felonies, and Offenses Against the Law of Nations." Further historical background as considered by the Constitutional...

This unit examines globalization from its true origins rooted in China's desire for silver and in Spain's conquest of mines in America.

The maritime history of Yarmouth, NovaScotia is profiled. The history of captains and ship owners as well as different vessels and folklore of past times is included.

Become acquainted with famous Canadian musicians and learn how Canada has contributed to the World Music scene. Highlighted are the music scenes in Quebec and the Canadian Maritimes both of which have a unique musical culture.

This site offers a great example of the importance of the sea in European life. Read about the Etruscans of Italy, their ports and navigation, maritime trade, and war at sea.

"Get your sailing skills the fun way on our Sail Safe pages." The National Maritime Museum promotes safe sailing with this interactive lesson and game.

Woodland caribou are found all over Canada, except for the Maritimes where the population has disappeared. It is an endangered species in several areas of Canada. Detailed information about this species and the efforts being made to...

This page has a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using 20 vocabulary words pertaining to oceans. It also offers an extensive list of ocean and maritime vocabulary and some lesson plan ideas.

The collection of more than 150,000 maps focuses on rare 18th and 19th-century maps of North and South America, although it also has maps of the World, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania. The collection includes atlases, wall maps,...

See a photo of Captain James Cook's sextant, which resides at the British National Maritime Museum in London. Learn why this object is important for modern research and what it represents in European history.

Located in Salem, Massachusetts. America's oldest continuously operating museum, founded in 1799. Maritime arts and history; American decorative arts; early American architecture; Asian export art; Asian, Oceanic, African arts and...

The true story of the the 1789 mutiny on the Bounty is far more complicated than suggested by film versions of the event, which have emphasized the gratuitous cruelty of the ship's captain, William Bligh. The psychological drama that...

In the 15th century, a small kingdom with a population of approximately 1 million launched the era of maritime exploration that would transform the world. Portugal turned to the boundless Atlantic Ocean as its only outlet to the wider...

A very detailed description of air masses, how they move and interact, and what weather takes place when this happens.

The Library of Congress provides a discussion of the importance of Portugal in the "European Age of Discovery and Exploration." Includes links to related pages within this same Library of Congress site.

Over 14,000 files and 3,000 images of ships throughout history are located at this site.

This article explains the geography of the circumpolar north, which includes northern Eurasia. Read about the different climates and ecozones in this area. Includes student assignments.

This site provides information on mapmaking and cartograohy of the early explorers. Includes pictures of maps.