This site interprets the ancient documents that recorded Jewish diaspora. Discover the trails of these ancient peoples from throughout history. Interesting information about ancient Jewish and African cultures.

Landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmstead, created Central Park, and helped with the preservation of Yosemite National Park and Niagara Falls. Discover this brief description of his life and work, and click through Olmsted's portrait...

A map of western North America showing the routes of exploration by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark (1803-1806), and Zebulon Pike (1806-1807). The map shows the newly purchased Louisiana Territory, the Indian Territory east of the...

Discover details about the history, economy, government, and news media of Chile from the BBC. Links to an audio of the national anthem and a timeline of events.

Discover details about the history, economy, government, and news media of Chile from the BBC. Links to an audio of the national anthem and a timeline of events.

Discover details about the history, economy, government, and news media of Chile from the BBC. Links to an audio of the national anthem and a timeline of events.

First stromatolites in North America discovered here; fossils of marine algae were fully described by pioneering female paleontologist Winifred Goldring.

See photos of a recently discovered letter written by Phillis Wheatley , the first published female black poet in America who was sold into slavery but later taught to read and write.

Take an exciting tour of the Patagonia region in South America in this engaging site. Students discover the history, economy, geography, climate, and people of this region. It includes maps, journal excerpts,photographs, and classroom...

Take an exciting tour of the Patagonia region in South America in this engaging site. Students discover the history, economy, geography, climate, and people of this region. It includes maps, journal excerpts,photographs, and classroom...

(1451-1506) Italian mariner and navigator. Discovered route to the Americas while in search of the Indies

(1451-1506) Italian mariner and navigator. Discovered route to the Americas while in search of the Indies

This drawing shows the possible appearance of Argentinosaurus, a dinosaur from the mid Cretaceous Period (around 95 million years ago). The Argentinosaurus was a Sauropod that lived in South America, its remains were first discovered by...

Discover how and why a seal was created for America. Learn specifically what each part stands for and what the seal is used for.

Discover how and why a seal was created for America. Learn specifically what each part stands for and what the seal is used for.

(1451-1506) Italian mariner and navigator. Discovered route to the Americas while in search of the Indies