The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Kuwait, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.

The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Jordan, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.

The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Iraq, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.

The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Iran, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.

A series of historical and near-present-day maps that span Islamic history. Starting with A.D. 750, the maps illustrate both the spread of Islam (from Medina outward to Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and other parts of the world) and...

Wikipedia provides detailed information on the history, boundaries and demographics of Palestine, a region in the Middle East.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Druze people from the Middle East. (Note: Content is not the most current.)

This is a brief article describing the geography of Assyria and its extent across the Middle East. Click on the word Assyria to take you to a map the region.

Features an overview of the history of Israel from 750 BC to modern times. By clicking on any tab above the maps you can learn about topics such as flags, geography, travel, and more.

Features a description and history of the Syrian Arab Republic with links to information on its geography, symbols, flags, and more.

This Web site allows you to listen to radio broadcasts of various documentaries about the conflict in Jerusalem. Photographs, maps, articles, and news are also available detailing the history of the Holy City.

The many groups who have settled in Texas are listed, beginning 40,000 years ago. There is a list of the Native American groups, then the successive groups of immigrants from numerous European countries, the African Americans who were...

This article focuses on the difficulty of trying to teach a course titled "My Migrants and Refugees in the Middle East" in light of President Trump's ban on migration from some Middle East countries.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students will describe the different political structures of the Middle East, explain the basic structure of the national governments in Turkey, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and...

Kids learn about the history of the First Persian Empire. Also known as the Achaemenid Empire, they ruled the Middle East before the Greeks arrived.

Kids learn about the history of the Assyrian Empire on this site. A warrior people who ruled much of Mesopotamia and the Middle East.

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 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 News presents a general overview of the Arab country of Oman. 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 sources....

BBC News features a general overview of the oil rich Gulf State of Qatar. 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 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...

BBC News presents a general overview of the United Arab Emirates which is a federation of seven states. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a concise overview of Iran's history in addition to links to news articles about the country that date back to 1980.

This timeline from BBC hits the highpoints of Lebanon's recent history, from 1920 to present day.