Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in the history of Africa as it went through the colonial rule to reach independence.

This interactive historical map focuses on the history of Europe, Africa, Asia to the year 1000 CE. Click on a region to learn historical facts about each location. Requires JavaScript. Offers map translation into Greek, Turkish, Serbian...

European countries began exploring and seeking to dominate the rest of the world during the 15th and 16th centuries, thanks to their ability to control sea routes and to the discovery of the American continent. In the 19th century,...

Learn about religion in Spanish North Africa, five small territories claimed by Spain, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.

Learn about religion in South Africa, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.

Colorful animated map series on the Battle of El Alamein. Map provides detailed information on military advances and tactics, accompanied by explanatory text. Archived.

A series of historical and near-present-day maps that span Islamic history. Starting with A.D. 750, the maps illustrate both the spread of Islam (from Medina outward to Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and other parts of the world) and...

"The David Rumsey Historical Map Collection focuses on rare 18th and 19th century North and South America cartographic history materials. Historic maps of the World, Europe, Asia and Africa are also represented. The collection categories...