BBC
Bbc: Indian Parliament Attack Kills 12
A BBC report describes the Indian Parliament attack of December 13, 2001, and the circumstances surrounding it.
BBC
Bbc: Hundreds Die in South Asia Quake
Detailed coverage of the earthquake that rocked South Asia in October, 2005. Article includes video, pictures, maps, and more.
University of Texas at Austin
Kashmir Maps
Specially prepared maps from the Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection.
Other
Why Christmas: Christmas Cultures Around the World
A look at the different traditions and ways Christmas is celebrated around the world. Experience Christmas from Australia to Zambia, Italy to China, and many more countries.
United Nations
Unesco: Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro
This World Heritage website looks at the ancient city of Moenjodaro in the Indus Valley. Found here are a description, maps, documentation, photos, videos, and information about funding assistance for its preservation.
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: India Partition
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson in which students use primary sources to evaluate the plan to partition India in 1947. Lesson plan, PowerPoint and original documents are included.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Wilson Center: Indian Nuclear History
A collection of digital documents analyzing the nuclear history of India.
University of Texas at Austin
Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Maps of Bangladesh
The Perry-Castaneda Library at the University of Texas provides an outstanding collection of maps of the country of Bangladesh. PDFs (require Adobe Reader).
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Urdu Language
An introduction to Urdu, the national language of Pakistan. Find phrases and vocabulary to get a start with the new language.
Other
Allama Iqbal Urdu Cyber Library
Pakistani equivalent of Project Gutenberg. This site provides free online access to books in Urdu. The focus is on the works of Pakistan's official national poet, Muhammad Iqbal (or books about him), but other works include contemporary...
Other
Bbc: Dimensions: How Big Really?
An interesting way to connect students with world events. Enter in your zip code and this site overlays a world event, such as floods in Pakistan, to show the extent of the event. Included at Ancient Worlds, Evironmental Disasters,...
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Afghanistan
Afghanistan is located in Central Asia with Iran to the west and Pakistan to the east. Tall, forbidding mountains and dry deserts cover most of the landscape of Afghanistan. The jagged mountain peaks are treacherous and are snow covered...
BBC
Bbc: Mohammad Ali Jinnah
Mohammad Ali Jinnah was the architect of Pakistani independence and became their first leader. Study his beliefs on why Pakistan needed to be independent of India and how he rose to become known as the "Great Leader".
NBC
Msnbc: Obama Unveils New Afghan Pak Policy
This March 27, 2009 report from MSNBC describes the Obama Administration's new policies for the ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It also includes reaction from both Democratic and Republican congressional leaders. (March,...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Age of Imperialism: Gandhi: Indian Freedom Fighter
The story of Mohandas Gandhi and how he led the nonviolent rebellion against British rule in India, resulting in India's independence. It also led to religious conflict between Hindus and Muslims who wanted separate countries (i.e.,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Development of the Buddha Image
There is significant debate concerning the development of the Buddha image--where it first occurred, why, and when. Broadly speaking, the image of the Buddha emerged during the first few centuries C.E. in two major centers of Indian art...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Polio Epidemiology
An overview of the polio as an epidemic prior to 1900 and how the infectious disease has slowly diminished but for three countries (Nigeria, Afghanistan, and Pakistan).
A&E Television
History.com: How Seal Team Six Took Out Osama Bin Laden
The operation to kill the world's most wanted terrorist was the result of years of planning and training. On May 2, 2011, U.S. Special Forces raided an al-Qaeda compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, and killed the world's most wanted...
BBC
Bbc: Cbbc Newsround Special Report: Islam
A special report, published by the BBC news division just for kids, provides a short guide on the history, beliefs, and practices of Islam. Additional features include interviews with Muslim youth in different countries and diaries of...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: The Making of Modern South Asia
Covering the countries in South Asia, who they are, their histories, and want to deepen the discussion, consider these resources.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: The Making of Modern South Asia
Covering the countries in South Asia, who they are, their histories, and want to deepen the discussion, consider these resources.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Asian Educational Media Service
A tremendous resource for finding sites, multimedia, and other resources for teaching about or studying Asian countries. Search by country, media type, or grade level. Includes lesson plans and links to great online resources.
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
Other
Flamenco world.com: Flemenco, 200 Years Young
An introduction of the world of Flamenco from its origins in the 15th century. A good summary of the history of this art form.
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