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Canby: History of Angkor
A comprehensive history of Angkor, the temples, and the rulers who built them over several centuries. There is a nice timeline showing what was built by whom.
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: History
Check out this chart detailing the major historic events in Japan from its Stone Age beginnings to 2005. There is a column on the chart that shows major world events also for comparison.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Is Aristophanes Called the Father of Comedy?
Aristophanes, often referred to as the Father of Comedy, wrote the world's earliest surviving comic dramas. Mark Robinson shares a brief history of Aristophanes.
Read Works
Read Works: The Middle Ages Introduction to the Middle Ages
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text introducing the Middle Ages. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: World Civilization Since 1500
Twenty-four college video lectures provides an overview of the interactions among seven major cultural traditions (Judeo-Christian, Graeco-Roman, Indian, Chinese, African, Islamic, American Indian), from c.e. 1500.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Libya: History
Read about the history of Libya from its beginnings as a Phoenician outpost through its control by many governments, its eventual independence, and current government. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Metrocosm: Watch as the World's Cities Appear One by One Over 6,000 Years
Observe the rise of civilizations from 3500BC to the present with this "living" map. See where the first cities developed and watch as civilizations spread across the world.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: Audio Books
A special subcollection of Project Gutenberg's online book catalog: audio books, recorded by real people (there is also a computer-generated audio books collection). Currently includes 35 or so selections ranging from fairy tales,...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Becoming Visible: N. Scott Momaday
Relying on many elements, including traditional Native American and European American traditions, this biography features the rich literary contributions of N. Scott Momaday. See "N.Scott Momaday Activities" for more resources.
United Nations
Unesco World Heritage: Lyons
The city of Lyons was founded by the Romans; the remnants of Roman construction are one of UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage sites, explained in this article.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: World History Connected: Cynthia Stokes Brown: What Is a Civilization, Anyway?
A comprehensive article accounting the definition and defining characteristics of a civilization to better understand the early civilizations.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Focus on Spread of Knowledge: Financial Institutions
The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for a high school world history course. This section assesses students' knowledge of financial institutions in the ancient world.
Read Works
Read Works: Ancient Greece the Trojan War
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how the Greeks fought an won the Trojan War. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Birth of Democracy
Features a look at democracy in ancient Greece. Discover how it worked and how Athenians prevented corruption.
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World Tang Soo Do Association: Homepage
Tang Soo Do is a Korean martial art which teaches empty hand and foot fighting, fighting forms, self-defense, and weapons. Tang Soo Do also teaches people to live a healthy and harmonious life. This ancient martial art traces its lineage...
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The China Guide: Great Wall of China
As China's most famous attraction, the Great Wall of China is an essential stop on all China tours. Commonly considered a wonder of the world, the Great Wall boasts a history of over 2,000 years and stretches more than 3,000 miles across...
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Lectures in Medieval History: The Reign of Justinian, 527 565
Read a brief overview of the reign of Justinian I, his decisions about reuniting the Roman Empire, and the beginning of the Byzantium Empire. Two maps show the Mediterranean world in 565 and 600.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Amorite
Informative encyclopedia entry on the Amorites and Amorite history. Provides links to related topics for further information.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Agni
Encyclopedia entry with illustrations on the Hindi god of fire, Agni. Site provides a brief overview and definittion of Agni.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Achaemenid Empire
Encyclopedia entry on the Achaemenid or early Persian Empire. Page contains maps, photos, quotes, video and bibliography.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Greek Astronomy
Looks at the history of Greek astronomy from the 4th century BC on, and the major figures who contributed ideas. Includes a timeline of Greek science.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Greek Mathematics
Discusses the major cultural influences on the development of mathematics in ancient Greece, and how the Greeks went on to surpass those cultures. The work of the Pythagoreans and of Euclid are described, along with some famous...
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Egyptians and Foreigners
Egyptians' view of the world, geographically and culturally, is discussed in this comprehensive article. Read about what Egyptians adopted from other cultures. Follow hyperlinks for more information. Links are provided for additional...
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