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Sacred Sites: Easter Island
A detailed report on one of the world's most famous, yet least visited archaeological sites, Easter Island. This site covers many of the theories surrounding the island, ancient and recent history and has some great pictures.
Mariners' Museum and Park
Mariners Museum: Exploration Through the Ages
This website focuses on exploration and offers links to Ancient Exploration, Medieval Exploration, The "Age of Discovery" and Modern Exploration. It also provides pictured links to four explorers: currently they are Christopher Columbus,...
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Greek Science: Early Cosmology
Discusses the evolution of ideas about the cosmos, from the Magic Cosmology of the Neolithic age to the stage of Mythical Cosmology, to the Geometric Cosmology of the ancient Greeks. The third stage advocated a rational approach to...
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: When Roman Law Ruled the Western World
A history of Roman law, culture and the development of Western European law codes. Includes questions for writing and discussion, small group activity and links to further reading.
A&E Television
History.com: How the Ancient Greeks Designed the Parthenon to Impress and Last
This icon of classical architecture perched atop the Acropolis has dominated the Athens skyline for 2,500 years. Few monuments in the world are more recognizable than the Parthenon. Sitting atop a limestone hill rising some 500 feet...
The History Cat
The History Cat: The Fall of the Roman Empire
Explains some of the reasons the Roman Empire collapsed, how Roman cities and towns fell into ruins, and how barbarian groups took over with there being no strong Roman militia to keep lawlessness in check.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cuneiform
Cuneiform is one of the oldest forms of writing known. Read about the emergence of written language and what we can learn about the Ancient World by deciphering cuneiform.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Religion in Medieval Europe
Detailed description of the role of the Roman Catholic Church in the Middle Ages and the power that it wielded. Summarizes some of the customs and beliefs, and takes a look at the life of a medieval monk.
Read Works
Read Works: Ancient Greece the Ancient Greeks
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the ancient Greeks. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Ancient Rome and Byzantium the Forum
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Roman Forum. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Armenia: History
A brief look at the history of Armenia from 800 BC through its place in the Roman Empire, part of the Soviet Union, and finally, independence. From U.S. State Department Background Notes.
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Read Works: Ancient Rome and Byzantium: Meet Me at the Coliseum
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Roman Coliseum. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Ancient Rome and Byzantium Julius Caesar
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Roman leader Julius Caesar. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Battle of the Greek Tragedies
The world of modern theater owes its roots to the tragedians of Ancient Greece. As far back as the 5th Century BCE, actors and playwrights were entertaining the masses with intriguing stories. Melanie Sirof unveils the ancient theatrical...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Key Concepts: Song China
The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for a high school or college level world history course. This section assesses students' knowledge of the prosperity that occurred during the Song Dynasty.
BBC
Bbc: History: Archeology: D Day: The Untold Story
An underwater archaeologist writes about the landings that took place at Omaha Beach and how the best laid plans went very wrong.
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Read Works: Ancient Egypt Making Mummies
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage discusses the mummification process that was used in ancient Egypt. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential skills and strategies and...
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Read Works: Pet Cemetery
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about ancient Egyptian views about pets. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Algeria: History
A brief over view of the history of Algeria with an emphasis on politics since Algeria's independence. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Morocco: History
Read this concise history of Morocco which concentrates on its development after its independence from France. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: San Marino: History
San Marino has an interesting history for such a tiny country. Read about its beginnings during the Roman Empire. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation
Read about Martin Luther, a German monk in the sixteenth century who spoke out about the abuses of the Roman Catholic Church. He also used the printing press, which had been recently invented, to spread his ideas more widely and thus...
Mariners' Museum and Park
Mariners' Museum: Exploration Through the Ages
A history of the world from the perspective of those who sailed the seas in great waves of exploration, from ancient times through the nineteenth century. Learn about the explorers, their ships, the tools they navigated by, and their...
United Nations
Unesco: Persepolis
This World Heritage website looks at the ancient city of Persepolis, located in Iran. Found here are a description, maps, documentation, photos, and a video on its history.
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