Country Studies US
Country Studies: Mauritania
Detailed study of the country of Mauritania developed by the Library of Congress. Includes the history, economy, culture, population, and other aspects of the country. Information is based on 1988 book.
Library of Congress
Loc: Law Library of Congress: Pakistan
This resource offers a great deal of information and resources pertaining to the law of Pakistan.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap World History: Byzantine Empire, Middle Ages, Meso Amer
AP World History learning module on the Post Classical World covers Byzantine Empire, Middle Ages, & Meso-American Societies.
George Washington University
Textile Museum: Pieces of a Puzzle: Classical Persian Carpet Fragments
After a brief overview of Persian carpets learn about the Khorasan region and the techniques used to create Khorasan carpets. Then, learn how the carpets are designed and view multiple examples of different types of carpets.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Religions in Rwanda
Discusses the primary religious denomination in Rwanda.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Religions of Kenya
Dicusses the primary religious denominations in Kenya.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Tanzania: Religion
Discusses the primary religious denominations in Tanzania.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Ugandan Religions
Details the primary religious demoninations in Uganda.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Foreign Eyes
Two related learning modules consider Western perspectives on the Middle East, beginning with the Persian invasions of Greece (fifth century BC) and moving forward into the present time. Useful background on the history of wartime and...
CNN
Cnn: America's New War Osama Bin Laden
CNN provides extensive background information on Osama bin Laden, as well as the latest news of his involvement in world terrorism. (2005)
Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement
Web Exhibits: Calendars Through the Ages: Announcing the Sky
Well-organized website depicts the "Fascinating history of the human endeavor to organize our lives in accordance with the sun and stars." Gives an overview and specifics of the basis of calendars through the ages.
British Library
British Library: Sacred Texts: Elements of the Abrahamic Faiths
This is a uniquely creative multimedia wheel of the the many elements of the Abrahamic Faiths. The main topics on the wheel include ceremonies, worship, chronology, faith,& living. Additional sub-topics are included making this a...
British Library
British Library: Sacred Texts: Understanding Sacred Texts
A unique and appealing interactive site! What are sacred books? Where do religious stories come from? Enjoy listening to 12 animated stories from major religions, & contemplate how relevant they are to people today!
Other
Lampi: The Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Sahib of Qadian Section
This website covers just about everything about Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Sahib. Includes many pictures, excerpts from his writings, his books, articles about him, various sound files, and references for further studies.
Understanding Slavery Initiative
Understanding Slavery Initiative: Africa Before Transatlantic Enslavement
The history of West Africa provides a context for learning about the transatlantic slave trade. Discover the rich cultural traditions and economic networks that existed in the West African empires such as Ghana, Mali, and Songhay long...
Other
Saudi Aramco World: Virtual Walking Tour: Al Haram Al Sharif (Dome of the Rock)
Virtual walking tour of the Dome of the Rock.
Other
Saudi Aramco World: A Virtual Walking Tour: The Alhambra
View a series of 360-degree panoramas that place you inside the Alhambra and its surroundings.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Obama's Cairo Speech Calls for New Beginning With Muslim World
President Obama gave a speech in Cairo, Egypt to the Muslim world asking for more acceptance and peaceful relations between the regions. (June 4, 2009)
University of Calgary
European Voyages of Exploration: 15th & 16th Centuries
This award-winning website from the University of Calgary's History Department is both impressive and extensive. It focuses on Portuguese and Spanish expeditions of the 15th and 16th centuries (the sitemap provides a good outline of...
Columbia University
Columbia University: The Malcolm X Project
A site that encompasses many facets of the life of Malcolm X through interview clips, chapters from an autobiography, photos, a project journal, and more.
Sam Houston State University
Shsu: Mongolia
Provides an in-depth look at the Mongol peoples, their beginnings, their conquest of China, and the Yuan dynasty, historical settings, rivals, and decline of the dynasty.
New York Times
New York Times: Attacks in Central London
Provides interactive maps, video, audio, and images of the attack on London's transit system. Presents the location, casualties, and different scenes from the attack on 7/7/2005.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Nigeria: History
Read about the early history of Nigeria and the kingdoms that existed there. However, the majority of the article focuses on the problems Nigeria has faced since independence in establishing a democratic government. Information is from...
C-SPAN
C Span Classroom: u.s. Response to the Reported Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria
Learning module with lesson plan on "How should the U.S. respond to the reported use of chemical weapons in Syria?" Students view C-SPAN videos and read related articles to form their own opinions and deliberate in a classroom activity.
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