Lots of information about many facets of the Maya civilization. Covers the history, people, geography, languages, cities, society, cosmology, the calendar, and lots more. Includes a glossary and a timeline.

Discusses the significance of Kant's interest in cosmology and Newtonian mechanics. Relates Kant's beliefs about how mind and body interacted to his more influential epistemology. Article has a historical perspective and is quite readable.

This site is about Astronomy and Astrophysics. The site has plenty of information and links to related topics.

This is a very comprehensive site on the subject of Astronomy and Astrophysics. The site has links to many sites on topics including astronauts, astronomy, astrophysics, education, jobs, etc.

NASA sponsored site dealing with several topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics. The site provides links to various topics.

College-level physics course focusing on black holes. Course topics include general relativity, astrophysics, and elements of cosmology . Course features include selected video lectures, lecture notes, assignments, and exams.

A physics usenet listing of frequently asked questions relating to relativity, answered by a number of scientists. Administrivia and Reference, Speed of Light, Special Relativity, General Relativity and Cosmology, Black Holes. Loads of...

Find out about the life and work of the father of the Big Bang theory, Georges Lemaitre. This article describes the origin of the cosmology theory and its growing acceptance among scientists. This is an excerpt from COSMIC HORIZONS:...

An article pulling together the origin of the Universe stories.

Understand how our view of cosmology has evolved by looking through different views of the Universe and zoom in on the light from distant stars on this site.

Pete Edwards outlines the six unique messages that light carries which, when put together, disclose a stunning amount of information to astronomers about the universe. [4:07]

Learn about Edwin Hubble, an American astronomer who is known for playing a vital role in the development of extragalactic astronomy.

This interactive timeline provides information on the big bang as well as other major events of universe evolution. It also provides predictions about the universe's future.

The WMAP is NASA's mission to make fundamental measurements of cosmology. The stream of information has ended and full analysis of the data will be continuing. Site provides the 7-year results and the top ten findings of the probe. 2010

Explains the cosmological arguments (and corresponding concepts of "unmoved mover") of three influential western thinkers. Describes in detail the line of argument each pursues, and indicates the particular theory of causation implied by...

A collection of audio lectures from an introduction to astrophysics course taught at the University of California, Berkeley. The course discusses the solar system, stars, quantum mechanics, gravitation, and cosmology focusing on how...

Learn what metaphysics is and what some different branches of this discipline are. Looks at Ontology, Philosophical Theology, and Cosmology.

This illustrated essay from the NOVA Web site introduces the basic concepts of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity and what we know about cosmology as a result.

NASA scientist Sten Odenwald calls this his "web site for the astronomically disadvantaged." Do you have lots of questions about space that you can't seem to get answers to? Would you like to learn about a career in astronomy, Big Bang...

An online course designed for the adult learner. "The 11 units, accompanied by videos, interactive simulations, and a comprehensive Facilitator's Guide, work together to present an overview of key areas of rapidly-advancing knowledge in...

Extensive encyclopedia article on Norse mythology, including many eye-catching pictures. Easy to navigate from an outline of the article and a detailed menu of topics on the right side of the screen. Includes discussion of sources,...

This is an excerpt from a book dealing with the mystery cults that existed in ancient Rome, especially the cult of Mithra. Great information coupled with interesting pictures makes this site a must-visit.

A very detailed look at gravitational force and the many theories that have been put forward to try to explain it. Includes lots of illustrations.

This University of St. Andrews page offers a good biography on Joseph Raphson, an English mathematician and philosopher(1648-1715.) Discusses his life and his contributions to these fields.