Curated OER
Suleiman the Magnificent; Credit:
A six-part series from NPR provides an easy-to-understand history of the relations between the Middle East and the Western world. Beginning with the Crusades, the series takes us through the rise of the Ottoman Empire, European...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Turkey
This site from the CIA World Factbook contains a wealth of information on the country of Turkey.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Late Islamic Period: Art
Perhaps even more so than in preceding periods, art was an instrument of dynastic expression in this great age of empires. Spurred by royal patronage, the arts flourished under the Ottomans and Safavids. Ottoman military incursions into...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Mimar Sinan, Mosque of Selim Ii, Edirne
Elegant stacked domes, reaching to the heavens, and towering, slender pencil minarets characterize Ottoman mosque architecture. Few mosques, however, are as visually stunning and architecturally significant as the Selimiye Complex in...
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Islamic World to 1600 Tutorials
This collection from the Univeristy of Calgary offers a variety of tutorials about the 16th century Islamic empire. Outline form allows for easy navigation.
Other
Armenian History
A very comprehensive look at Armenian history written by an Armenian so expect some partiality. Use the table of contents to navigate the site. Pictures illustrate every section and a glossary is included.
Other
Armenian History
A very comprehensive look at Armenian history written by an Armenian so expect some partiality. Use the table of contents to navigate the site. Pictures illustrate every section and a glossary is included.
Mount Holyoke College
Mt. Holyoke: Annexation of Bosnia Herzegovina, 1908
A step-by-step description of the process by which Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia-Herzegovina. Written in 1908.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Bulgaria
Portrays a country profile and travel guide to Bulgaria, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, tourism, population, news, government, and much...
Mount Holyoke College
Mt. Holyoke College: Treaty of Lausanne, October, 1912
Substantial discussion of the treaty which ended Italian occupation of Turkish Tripoli. Includes specific terms of the treaty, and bibliography.
Other
Odyssey: Teacher Zone: Middle East: Turkey Stay
This teaching unit is based upon a "teacher trek" to the area in 2000 and focuses on essential questions on wealth and poverty. Activities are offered to help students explore the religion and culture of this country. Activities are...
Other
Odyssey: Middle East Stage: Turkey
Take a step into the world of Turkey with this team of Teacher Trekkers. You will look at life in the Middle East, meet "real" people and learn about the culture and religion.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Tunisia: People
Read about the people of Tunisia and the influences several occupiers had on their culture. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: European Maritime Superiority
Read this site from the University of Calgary to learn why the Europeans dominated maritime trade and war during the 1500s. Make sure to use the arrow bottom at the button to read more.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: World War I
This site from the Encyclopedia Wikipedia provides an in-depth encyclopedia article on World War I, giving information about the origins of the war, the initial outbreak, new technology introduced during the war, the Russian Revolution,...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Barbary States, 1802 1805
A map of the Mediterranean Sea region showing the Barbary States and southern Europe at the time of the Tripolitan War (First Barbary War - 1801-1804) between the United States and the North African Ottoman Empire regencies. The map...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Europe After the Treaties of Utrecht and Nystad, 1721
A map of Europe in 1721 after the Treaty of Utrecht ending the War of the Spanish Succession, and the Treaty of Nystad ending the Great Northern War between Sweden and the Russians and Danes. The map shows the northern territories of...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Turkey History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Turkey including early civilizations, Byzantium, Constantinople, the Ottoman Empire, World war I, independence, Ataturk, and current events.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Greece History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Greece including ancient Greece, Athens, Sparta, democracy, Alexander the Great, Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, independence, and current events.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War I for Kids: Central Powers
Kids learn about the Central Powers of World War I including the countries, leaders, military commanders, and facts - the alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Iraq History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Iraq including early Sumer, Babylonia, Assyria, the Parthians, the rise of Islam, the Ottoman Empire, Saddam Hussein, and the Iraq Wars.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
Guggenheim Museum: Africa: Northern Africa
A simple explanation of the Northern Africa region of Africa, with information on the cultural history and examples of artwork.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Bulgaria
Lonely Planet provides a concise history of Bulgaria, starting in 679 BC and working up to the reign of President Petar Stoyanov. Also includes information on the country's geography, demographics, and culture.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Europe, 1848 1871
A map of Central Europe between 1848 and 1871 showing Prussia, the German Empire, the French gains in Savoy and Nice, and losses in the Alsace-Lorraine territory, the Austria-Hungary Empire, the Kingdom of Italy, and the Ottoman Empire.