University of Chicago
University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Foreign Eyes
Two related learning modules consider Western perspectives on the Middle East, beginning with the Persian invasions of Greece (fifth century BC) and moving forward into the present time. Useful background on the history of wartime and...
PBS
Pbs: Global Connections, the Middle East
View a timeline of Middle Eastern history, explore events through themes, and make connections through the use of big-picture questions such as "What's the appeal of religious militancy?"
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Roc
Read about the mythical roc, a monstrous bird, which appears in Middle Eastern stories. Flashcard format.
World Atlas
World Atlas: Middle East
Overview of the Middle East covers topics such as history, geography, demographics, and countries.
Middle East Policy Council
Middle East Policy Council: Teach Mideast
TeachMideast, a comprehensive instructional portal home to a variety of resources on the Middle East and Islam, considers this region of the world from seven thematic perspectives: stereotypes, geography, history, language, religion,...
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: The End of Europe's Middle Ages
This useful tutorial includes information about the economy, feudalism, the Holy Roman Empire and other important topics pertaining to Europe in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, a time of transition in European history. Easy to...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Seminar on Politics and Conflict in the Middle East
Exploring the history and changes in the politics and economics in the Middle East, rely on some of these resources to enhance lessons.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Traveling the Silk Road: Take a Journey
Learn about some of the ancient Asian and Middle Eastern cities along the Silk Road between AD 600 and 1200. Highlights Xian, Turfan, Samarkand, and Baghdad, as well as those who traveled by sea.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: 19c Early 20c Middle East Quiz
Ten multiple choice question quiz is immediately scored and provides review of Middle Eastern history.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Middle East
Wikipedia offers detailed information on the Middle East, an area that extends from the southeastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Nabataeans
Use this interactive OLogy card to learn about the Nabataeans, an ancient Middle Eastern civilization.
Other
Wilson Middle School: The Impact of Tradition and Cultural Diffusion
Throughout history, people, products, and ideas have moved from one place to another. Read about which factors caused these movements within the Eastern Hemisphere. Study cards are included to help review the concepts covered.
Digital History
Digital History: America at War: The Guns of August
Read about the course of World War I on both the eastern and western fronts. See how the upheaval in the world brought about attempts at revolution in several countries.
Other
Al bab.com: An Open Door to the Arab World
This English-language site offers information about all aspects of the Arab world, from material culture to human rights. There are also sections on minority populations living in the Arab Middle East (e.g., the Kurds). Site is entirely...
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Phoenicians
Learn about the art of the ancient Phoenicians in this historical overview and image gallery of Phoenician art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Bahrain
BBC News offers a general overview of the Middle Eastern country of Bahrain. Focus is on history, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, and related internet...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Kuwait
BBC News provides a general overview of the tiny Middle Eastern country of Kuwait, known for its oil production. Focus is on history, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Offers links to a timeline of key events, recent news...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Saudi Arabia
BBC News offers a general overview of the wealthy Middle Eastern country of Saudi Arabia. Focus is on history, current problems, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news...
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Canaan and Ancient Israel
This online exhibit tells the story of these people using the artifacts they left behind.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Qatar
Useful guide to a country profile of the Middle Eastern nation of Qatar featuring background details and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Bahrain: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the Middle Eastern country of Bahrain.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Kuwait: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the Middle Eastern country of Kuwait.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Lebanon: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the Middle Eastern country of Lebanon.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Israel
A great destination guide that takes you on a virtual trip to the Middle Eastern state of Israel. Find general information on its culture, people, environment, geography, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that...