Digital History
Digital History: Slavery and Spanish Colonization
Read about the slave trade and use of slaves in agriculture and mining in Spanish America in the New World. Find out why it was expedient to use African slaves.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: African Americans in the British New World: The Middle Passage
A description of the Middle Passage, the leg of the triangular trade that brought slaves from Africa to America. Read descriptions of the way slaves were transported in the ships across the ocean.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: War Breaks Out
A brief look at the expansionist moves of Japan in China, including a description of the Rape of Nanking. Also read about the military expansionism in Europe and Africa by both Germany and Italy, finally resulting in a declaration of war...
Other
New World Encyclopedia: Igbo People
Encyclopedia entry on history and culture of the Igbo peoples of Nigeria. Online encyclopedia contains links to related resources, photos, and credits.
Emory University
Emory University: Odyssey Online: Ancient Civilizations
Brief studies of the peoples, mythology, daily life, death and burial, writings and archaeology of civilizations in the Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Africa, and the Ancient Americas.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Wartime Stategy
Initial focus by the Americans in World War II was containing Germany. Read about the Allied war stategy to "close the ring" and deprive Germany of men and materiel.
Other
South African San Institute
Gives the history of the San people, an indigenous group living in South Africa. There are also details on how the UN and other groups are trying to help the San.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Ghosts of Rwanda
Frontline provides a great teacher resource for educating students about Rwandan genocide. Features firsthand accounts, Rwandan history, and facts about genocide in World War II.
PBS
Pbs: The Road North
This site is an account of the fighting that broke out in northern Nigeria when a Christian writer had noted that "The Prophet Muhammed would surely have picked one of the Miss World contestants as his wife." To Muslims, this was...
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.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Teacher Tools: African Arts and Music Lesson Plans
Explore the world of African Art and Music when you check out this lesson plan. This site features learning objectives, activities and more.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Sudan
The BBC provides a detailed overview of Africa's largest country, Sudan. Also, gives facts at a glance, information about its leaders, an audio of its National Anthem, and a timeline of key events in history. You can find much more...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Africa
Learn about Hare the wily animal trickster from the African myth. Discover how Africa spreads myths, legends, and tribal history throughout storytelling.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Fighting the Good Fight in Wwii 1941 1945: Victory in European Theater
Examines the diplomatic negotiations among the Big Three leaders - Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin - during World War II. Discusses the invasion of North Africa, the invasion of Europe, the shock of seeing the impact of the Holocaust...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Eisenhower National Historic Site: Military Career
Online exhibition details aspects of Eisenhower's military career, beginning with his days as a West Point cadet. Covers his campaigns in North Africa and Italy, his appointment as Supreme Allied Commander, the Normandy invasion, and his...
BBC
Bbc News: Niger Country Profile
Niger is a country on the edge of the Sahara desert. This BBC profile includes an overview of the country's history, demographic and economic facts, information on its leaders and a listing of its communications media.
BBC
Bbc: Algeria Profile
This profile provides a concise overview of Algeria's history, culture, and economy. In addition, it features information about Algeria's leaders and its media. Links to related articles are also featured.
BBC
Bbc: Benin Profile
This profile provides a concise overview of Benin's history, culture, and economy in addition to information concerning Benin's leaders and media. Links to related articles are also featured.
BBC
Bbc: Botswana Profile
This profile provides a concise overview of Botswana's history, culture, and economy in addition to information concerning the country's leaders and media. Links to related articles are also featured.
BBC
Bbc: Ghana Profile
This profile provides a concise overview of Ghana's history, culture, and economy in addition to information about the country's leaders and media. Links to related articles are also featured.
BBC
Bbc: Mali Profile
This profile provides a concise overview of Mali's history, culture, and economy. In addition to information concerning the country's leaders and media. Links to related articles are also featured.
BBC
Bbc: Libya Profile
This profile provides a concise overview of Libya's history, culture, and economy. In addition to information about the country's leaders and media. Links to related articles are also featured.
BBC
Bbc: Mauritania Profile
This profile provides a concise overview of Mauritania's history, culture, and economy. In addition to information about the country's leaders and media. Links to related articles are also featured.
PBS
The Lost City of Mapungubwe
This site has interesting background information of the ancient city of Mapungubwe in South Africa which was hidden from the world by the apartheid government. Now scholars and archaeologists can explore and excavate there with no problems.