World History learning unit on global issues from 1945 to the present. Students explore the more recent past through interactive activities, assignments and assessment.

Comprehensive teaching unit on globalization's influences on the political and social structure of America at the turn of the twenty-first century. Includes a look at how immigration has affected a changing America. Contains video and...

A brief history of the internet, written by those who were involved in the development evolution of the Internet. This history revolves around four distinct aspects: the technological evolution, operations and management aspect of a...

AP World History Learning module on late twentieth century from the end of colonialism and globalization, 1950 to present.

Big History Project, Chapter 5, picks up after the development of agriculture and the rise of cities and powerful civilizations and looks at industrialization, transportation and modern global interactions of today and asks, "what next?".

Discovered accidentally by farmers in 1974 in rural China, a mass mausoleum protects thousands of hand crafted life size terracotta warriors. Learn the history behind this World Heritage site and view photos of the soldiers, each unique...

Modern Olympic history is full of heart-thumping victories and painful defeats. But a look back at the 28 Summer Games that have taken place since 1896 also offer a snapshot of geopolitics, a shift in women's rights and the state of...

As human civilizations flourished, so did infectious disease. Large numbers of people living in close proximity to each other and to animals, often with poor sanitation and nutrition, provided fertile breeding grounds for disease. And...

British commanders attempted to reverse their floundering fortunes by launching a campaign in the South. There the British would find not just crops such as tobacco, rice and indigo that were vital to their economy, but stronger Loyalist...

Biography of St. Bede, followed by the preface to the "Ecclesiastical History of England" and another excerpt in modern English.

This site is an interesting article about Lake Baikal in Russia. This unique lake is helping scientists to learn more about the patterns of ecological change in the world and about the history of the world.

This article from the Environmental News Service gives evidence of global warming in the Arctic region.

This polar expedition took place in 2008, but you can still experience the thrill of following these scientists as they engage in research studying the changes in Greenland's ice sheet. Meet the research team and learn about the...

Looks at the history of the spice trade and describes its impact on the medieval diet. [Published: March 11, 2003]

A large collection of original publications from other countries that focus on the film industry.

The Global War on Terror began with the terror attacks on American soil on September 11. Read about what led up to the attacks, how our country responded, and the fallout from our fight against terrorism. Included is a summary,...

The Day of the Dead or Dia de Muertos is an ever-evolving holiday that traces its earliest roots to the Aztec people in what is now central Mexico. This article explains Day of the Dead Traditions.

Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Afghanistan located in Southern Asia.

Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island of Fiji in Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean.

Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Italy located in Southern Europe.

Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Haiti located in the Caribbean.

Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Papua New Guinea in Oceania.

Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the Southern African island nation of Mauritius.

Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Sudan in Northern Africa.