Interactive world map depicting the areas of the world where specific religions are practiced. Clicking on a religion causes the map to show how the religion has spread from its beginning as well as a brief synopsis of the religion and...

Complete learning module on the origins of World War I. Includes article with map, photos, primary source excerpts and questions for discussion as well as four common core activities, instructions and handouts for students and teachers....

This interactive map of the United States provides a detailed description of the flag of each state and its history. Each state has a colorful picture of the flag and extensive information about state flags, banners, and crests.

This lengthy document, written at the end of World War I, is filled with statistics pertaining to every facet imaginable of the United States' participation in World War I. The chapters look at the men who served, the munitions, battles,...

A clear map of Japan naming the five main islands and showing the mountains in relief. An inset shows Japan in relation to a map of the world.

An online resource from the University of Virginia Library. This exhibition includes maps, documents, and a great overview map collections from the first images of the New World to maps from the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

This activity serves as an introduction to mapping skills and the classroom. Learners will create a map of the classroom, analyze and determine qualities that make a clear, concise map, then create a database of qualities they will use...

Maps of major areas of the world can be downloaded here. The maps have excellent detail and are in color.

Here is an up-to-date political map of the world today. Very detailed with a good key.

Map of Poland five, ten, and fifteen days after the German invasion.

View an excellent map of Suriname accompanied by current, detailed information about this interesting country.

Learn how map projections and chronological constructs are used in the study of world history and help us to understand and interpret the past. Part of a larger site on world history, this unit on maps offers complete reading,...

Features a detailed map of the United States with some basic facts. Click on each state name to get even a more detailed map and information.

Online home of the PBS documentary "The Perilous Fight" provides access to an eclectic array of color photographs and films of World War II at home and abroad. Overviews, contextual clues, maps, letters, and similar resources can be...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read primary source documents to solve a problem surrounding a historical question. This document-based inquiry lesson allows students study two 17th-century maps of Virginia and think...

An interactive chronicle of WWII. Starts with the causes of WWII and goes through the entire war step by step. Interactive maps, videos, and a step by step explanation of each event.

The World Wildlife Fund has created a searchable database containing thousands of species. Users can search by both species and location. Results are organized by their scientific name and include the common name, class, their threatened...

This site from the Princeton University includes a map collection from Roolvink's "Atlas of the Middle East" with a variety of historical maps on Islam.

Includes both printable images and fascinating trivia behind the flag of each state. It includes alternate flags used in the past.

Maps from all over the world can be printed from this site. Find historical maps of the world; thematic maps; and world, continent, country, state, and county maps for your use.

HQ Twelfth Army Group situation maps of the Battle of the Bulge.

Find some incredible maps of early cartographers. What did they know of the world then? Did they know it was round? Take a look at this site.

Learn the locations and countries in the Middle East from this political map. Click on the link at the top of the page to see a physical map of the same region. Clicking on the country's name will take you to information about that country.

Large map of 15th century Europe. Click on map to enlarge it. From the Perry-Castenada Collection.