United Nations
Unesco: Bursa and Cumal?k?z?k: Birth of Ottoman Empire
This World Heritage website looks at ancient Bursa and Cumalikizik, located in Turkey. It was in this place that the Ottoman Empire established roots in the 14th century. Found here are a description, maps, documentation, and photos.
Other
Revista Eletronica: Grecia Antiga (In Portuguese)
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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Doe Shaman
An important visual theme in many ancient American art styles is that of transformation: one thing changing into another. Most shamans have spirit alter egos who help them in this world and in the spirit world, and these alter egos are...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: B. J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper for Social Studies
The Social Studies section of this popular Homework Helper site contains links to maps and flags, U.S. geography, world history and more.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Olympic Games Quiz
Test your knowledge over the Olympic Games. Check your answers for a review at the end of the quiz.
PBS
The Great Mosque of Djenne
The Great Mosque of Djenne, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a symbol of this ancient city. This site gives good background information in this beautiful building.
Other
Mesopotamian Civilization: The Land Between the Rivers
This detailed article on the Sumerians provides information on Sumerian writing, myth, education, city-states, and artifacts. Part of a larger world history website, "The Land Between the Rivers," is an excellent introduction to the...
TES Global
Tes: Antony & Cleopatra 2006 Article: "Cleopatra"
[Free Registration/Login Required] This Royal Shakespeare Company article "Cleopatra" by Lucy Hughes-Hallett explains Shakespeare's source for his character of Cleopatra in his play Antony & Cleopatra -- Plutarch's Antony and...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Central America
Learn about Quetzalcoatl, a serpend god who taught about the spirit of love and the destruction of rebirth. Learn how Central American myths can be related to law, ancient calendars, and rebirth.
Other
Monumental Trees: General Sherman: The Biggest Tree in the World
Learn about the oldest living thing on planet Earth, an ancient Sequoia tree.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: North America
Learn about the North American White Buffalo Calf Woman through this ancient myth. Discover how the Calf Woman went to the Lakota people and how the spirit quality is essential to the North American light.
Other
Women in World History Curriculum: Female Fury in the Forum
This instructional activity uses two examples of women asserting their power in Roman history to show what rights they really had. Activities are discussion based but could be easily expanded upon.
United Nations
Unesco: Historic Centre of Naples
This World Heritage website features Naples, first founded by the Greeks in 470 BC as Neopolis. Found here are a description of its long history, links, a map, documentation, photos, and any indicators of threats to its integrity.
University of California
Ucla: Proverb Resources
Proverbs from around the world and links to external collections. Includes links to proverb journals, articles, and reference materials. Good for both students and teachers.
PBS
Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Seas of Grass
A part of the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth," this section explores the world's grasslands, some of which are in environmental danger. Includes video and educational resources.
Columbia University
Columbia University: Real Virtual: Representing Architectural Time and Space
An extensive collection of resources designed to aid the teaching of architectural history. An introduction to the period of architecture accompanies images. Viewers can manipulate the images to achieve a panoramic view or close-up of...
Google
Google Arts and Culture: Open Heritage
Explore iconic locations in 3D such as the Tomb of Tu Duck, temples of Bagan, Mesa Verde, Chichen Itza, and more. Also, discover the tools used for digital conservation and how people around the world are preserving our shared history.
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art home page offers information and news about current happenings in the art world. It also has virtual exhibits that you can view to see many different types of art.
Globio
Glossopedia: Fishes
Learn about fish from around the world. Varying species, their biology, role in the environment, human cultural significance, as well conservation issues.
Smithsonian Institution
Freer | Sackler Galleries
Explore the Freer and Sackler Galleries by topics including but not limited to Arts of the Islamic Worlds, Chinese Art, and Contemporary Art. An overview of the collection, online exhibit features, and teacher resources are available.
PBS
Pbs: The Swahili People
This is a site from the PBS series "Wonders of the African World." This brief but detailed article gives information about the origins and history of the Swahili people.
Other
Bbc: Dimensions: How Big Really?
An interesting way to connect students with world events. Enter in your zip code and this site overlays a world event, such as floods in Pakistan, to show the extent of the event. Included at Ancient Worlds, Evironmental Disasters,...
BBC
Bbc: Malaria Global Menace
A brief examination by the BBC of the cause, spread, treatment, and increasing incidence of malaria.
Other
Journey Through Tikal
This site will take you on an adventure through archeological ruins in Tikal, Guatemala. You can see and read about the temples, treasure, and culture of ancient Guatemalans.
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