Kids learn about the civilization of Ancient Greece on this site. The birth of democracy, philosophy, and science as well as Athens and Sparta.

History for Kids presents information on the life and works of Adelard, a 12th Century philosopher and translator from the Roman city of Bath. Includes links to teacher resources.

This site from Fordham University is an exerpt from Newton's famous "Principia."

An excellent, detailed, and lengthy overview of the ancient Skeptic tradition. Divides into Pyrrhonic and Academic Skepticism. Includes many quotes and a full bibliography as well. A superb treatment of the subject.

This site provides illustrations and descriptions of Native American art and painting. Visual sampling of many Native American artists.

The Division of Anthropology was established at the AMNH in 1873, only four years after the founding of the museum. During its first 17 years, the department was concerned almost exclusively with the acquisition and display of artifacts....

This resource gives an intense discussion of how the geography and trade patterns of the ancient Greeks may have influenced the development of their philosophy.

Can you define the "Renaissance?" Check out this informative website to learn more. From the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, a definition and background of the Renaissance from its beginnings in the 14th and 15th centuries.

Explains the cosmological arguments (and corresponding concepts of "unmoved mover") of three influential western thinkers. Describes in detail the line of argument each pursues, and indicates the particular theory of causation implied by...

Famous for early advocacy for indigenous peoples of America, he attempted to outlaw the econmienda system enjoyed by the Spanish colonists. Included is a time line of his activities.

This site explains the role of George Ripley in founding Brook Farm. Examines the philosophy behind the utopian community and the causes for its ultimate demise.

History of Socrates written with elementary age students in mind provides an overview of Socrates, his philosophy and methods, as well as general facts about his life. Teacher resources included.

Looks at the life of Zeno of Elea (c. 490 - 430 B.C.) and at his paradoxes, of which eight survived. His ideas were at odds with Aristotle, who disagreed with him. Many philosophers have grappled with his paradoxes, and even today, some...

This site from the Internet Modern History Sourcebook provides great information on the Renaissance. No text on this page, but a series of links from roots of Romanticism, to Romantic philosophy, to Romanticism in the Arts.

This site from the Modern History Sourcebook of Fordham University provides the text of Mussolini's definition of fascism which he wrote for the Italian Encyclopedia.

This site provides an extensive collection of references to Pythagoras and Pythagoreanism, found in the philosophical writings of Plato, Aristotle, and others.

Contains Simplicius' translation and commentary of Zeno's philosophical fragments, as well as Aristotle's commentary on the same.

A major exhibition that presents nine sections of in-depth information on aspects of Einstein's life.

A comprehensive collection of digital artifacts and articles on Greek culture from antiquity to modernity. Many aspects of Greece's development, from philosophy, mathematics, writings, medicine to language, are covered. Check out "Quid...

Learn about the life and writing of early feminist philosopher Mary Wollstonecraft, author of the 1792 treatise "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman."

A lecture on the history of Greece from the Archaic period (Dark Ages) through the end of the Peloponnesian War. The author discusses the major events and leaders in Greek history.

The Fordham University Center for Medieval Studies provides full-text medieval sources. For example, the full text of "Beowulf" can be found here.

This site details the wisdom and philosophy of Chuang Tzu and describes his influence on Taoism.

A collection of video lectures from a science, math, and religion course at the University of California, Los Angeles. The course investigates science and religion in the context of history. Examine Greek mysticism, reformation, Darwin,...