Life before and following a deadly tsunami which struck the area of Burin, Newfoundland is profiled. Archival photographs are included.

This site explores, in detail, what is known about the Giant Squid, and current efforts to uncover the squid in its natural habitat.

PBS FRONTLINE explores the life of Jesus and the rise of Christianity. Drawing upon new and sometimes controversial historical evidence and interviews with the nation's leading New Testament scholars, the website challenges familiar...

A series of photos showing various aspects of the scrolls, the cave where they were found and how efforts are being taken to conserve them.

Found in 1868 at Diban, east of the Dead Sea. The monument records the victory of Mesha, king of Moab, over the united armies of Israel and Judah, about 850 B.C. The inscription, consisting of 34 lines, is one of the most ancient...

The Bubonic Plague or "Black Death" came out of the eastern Mediterranean along shipping routes, reaching Italy in the spring of 1348. By the time the epidemic was abating in 1351, between 25% and 50% of Europe's population had died. The...

This site takes an interesting look at the Dead Sea. It provides answers to questions such as: Why is it called the Dead Sea? and Why is the Dead Sea so salty?

The USGS reviews the differences between lakes and reservoirs. They discuss the history of freshwater and salt water lakes. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.

Describes the history of qumran and describes the Dead Sea Scrolls. Also provides links to other related sites.

Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and its largest city in both population and area. Located in the Judean Mountains, between the Mediterranean Sea and the northern tip of the Dead Sea, modern Jerusalem has grown up outside the Old City....

Describes the history of qumran and describes the Dead Sea Scrolls. Also provides links to other related sites.

Describes the history of qumran and describes the Dead Sea Scrolls. Also provides links to other related sites.

Aerial view of Masada in the Judaean Desert with the Dead Sea and Jordan in the distance.

Finally should be mentioned Jerusalem, capital of Palestine. It is situated fifteen miles west of the head of the Dead Sea. It is built on a high plateau of limestone about two miles square, abutting against the mountains on the...

A map from 1910 of the Holy Land, generally referred to as the geographical region of the Levant. This map shows the territories of Upper Galilee, Lower Galilee, Decapolis, Samaria, Perea, Judaea, and Idumaea, and shows major cities,...

A series of photos showing various aspects of the scrolls, the cave where they were found and how efforts are being taken to conserve them.

Kids learn about the Great White Shark, king of sea on this website. Learn how this deadly shark is the leading predator of the ocean.