BBC
Bbc: Young in the Arab World Bbc News
Follow a BBC reporter as she visits four contrasting Arab countries to speak with young people about their lives, aspirations, and identity as Arabs today. Stops include Beirut (Lebanon), Cairo (Egypt), Manama (Bahrain), and Rabat...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Mauritania: Religion
Brief description of the religious beliefs of the people of Mauritania. Be sure to click on the topics to find out more about Islam in general and the sects that are prevalent in Mauritania.
Digital History
Digital History: Black Nationalism and Black Power
There were two methods of protesting discrimination of African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement: follow Martin Luther King, Jr. or Malcolm X. Find out about the Black Panther Party, Black Nationalism, and Black Power.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Rise of Divorce
This Wide Angle video features the Arab women of an all-female talk show discussing the rising divorce rates in the Middle East.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Changes in Turkey
In this Wide Angle video, learn how the owner of a clothing manufacturer that creates conservative fashions for Turkish women has balanced his devout faith and commerce.
University of Toronto (Canada)
Canadian Centre for South Asian Studies
Looking for information of Canada's diverse South Asian community? This website has teacher resources available. South Asian immigrants in Canada have diverse backgrounds and history in Canada, but collectively they are an increasingly...
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Malaysia: Kaleideculture
A lively look at the multi-cultural influences in Malaysia. This article from the Malaysia Promotion Tourism Board not only gives an overview of Malaysia's interesting culture, but also offers hyperlinks to get even more information....
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...
PBS
Pbs: Tolerance in Times of Trial
This lesson compares the treatment of Japanese-Americans and German-Americans during World War II and the treatment of Arab-Americans after September 11th.
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.
Other
The Noble Sanctuary Online Guide
This site presents a detailed guide to Al-Haram al-Sharif, the Noble Sanctuary, in Jerusalem. Content includes a history of the area, as well as detailed information on various aspects of the sanctuary including the "Dome of the Rock."
Other
Timeline of India
This site is a wonderful site with a timeline of Indian culture from early cave paintings to 1998. The chart itself contains many links to click for more information.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: The Bali Confessions
Informative site about the Bali Bombing that contains bios of the bombing suspects, a chronology of the key events in the bombing, and thirteen reasons Samudra gave for choosing Bali as a target. A reporter traces the bombers' movements...
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Art of South and Southeast Asia
This educational resource from the Metropolitan Museum of Art contains 168 pages describing numerous pieces of art of South and Southeast Asia with images and lesson plans included.
University of Calgary
The University of Calgary: The Mughal Empire
Article traces Mughal Empire history mainly through the reigns of its three principle rulers: Babur, Humayun, and Akbar.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: The Role of the Kurds, Sunnis, and Shiites in Iraq
A way to discuss the complex formation of the Iraqi government with students. This lesson plan shows students the different ethnic groups within Iraq and how their views and opinions effect not only Iraq but the surrounding countries and...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Changing Immigration Policy
This PBS site takes a look at the changing immigration policy since 9/11. Addresses issues such as the Patriot Act, problems with the immigration system, and attracting international students.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: African Embassy Bombings
A special report from PBS on the African embassy bombings in 1998. Links to various articles on different associated topics.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: The Iraq War
News archive, with articles, audio, video, and interactive resources, on the initial intervention in Iraq, beginning with pre-invasion military buildup (fall 2002) and ending with President George W. Bush's declaration (spring 2003) that...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Intervention in Iraq?
Web page from March, 2003, as the U.S. prepares for war with Iraq.
New York Times
New York Times: Ethnic and Sectarian Tensions in Iraq
An interactive map that shows the different ethnic groups throughout Iraq. The map has video and audio and tries to explain the relationships and conflicts between the three main groups in Iraq. (25 June 2006)
Other
Al bab.com: An Open Door to the Arab World
This English-language site offers information about all aspects of the Arab world, from material culture to human rights. There are also sections on minority populations living in the Arab Middle East (e.g., the Kurds). Site is entirely...
TES Global
Tes: Peace Corps: Discovering New Perspectives on Life
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson plan allows students the opportunity to read about the experiences of a Peace Corps volunteer and how his worldview changed from learning more about another culture.
Middle East Policy Council
Mepc: Teach Mideast: Oman
In an effort to educate on the Middle East and Islam, MEPC presents this overview of Oman.
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