Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Trade & Tradition: Lesson 3 Quiz
Choose the correct answer for each of the five multiple choice questions to evaluate your comprehension of trade and traditions in the Ottoman Empire.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Late Islamic Period: History
An examination of Islamic art, from the fifteenth century through to the end of the Ottoman empire (just after World War I). Includes dozens of images of late Islamic art - textiles, ceramics, manuscripts - each with useful descriptions...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Bulgaria: History
A good look at the history of Bulgaria from its beginnings in the 7th century up to the current times. Find out about its place in the Ottoman Empire, collaboration with the Nazis in World War II, and its overthrow of Communism....
Other
Islam Project: Maps
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...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: History of Medieval Islam
This page presents detailed information about the history of Islam during the Medieval Period. Includes discussion of the Ottoman Empire and various reigning families.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Byzantine Empire, 312 1453
This page contains a timeline of the Byzantine Empire from its formation to its decline. Click on each heading for more in-depth information regarding that specific time period of the Empire.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Raising of the Widow's Son From the Dead (Magdeburg Panel)
The Magdeburg Panel is one of a group of sixteen ivory plaques depicting a cycle of scenes from the Life of Christ. The original set, numbering forty or fifty, decorated a large piece of church furniture in Magdeburg Cathedral.
Other
Modern World History: Early Modern Empires (1500 1800)
The roots of globalization began in the 15th century as modern empires began to thrive through trade. Asia was at its strongest during this time period, while Europe lagged behind until the discovery of America and an ocean route to Asia...
Other
Bilkent University: Sultan S'leyman Han, the Lawgiver
A long and appreciative look at the life and death of S'leyman, the Magnificent.
Digital History
Digital History: America at War: The Guns of August
Read about the course of World War I on both the eastern and western fronts. See how the upheaval in the world brought about attempts at revolution in several countries.
Other
West Chester University: Egypt & Europe in the 19th Century
A scholarly article that examines the history of Egypt during the period of imperialism. The author provides a good explanation as to why Egypt fell under the British sphere of influence by the late 19th century.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Modern Balkan History: Ottoman Rule in the Balkans
This extensive text, from a series of college lectures, offers insights on what it was like to live under Ottoman rule. Military, religious, and dynastic principles are discussed, along with their implications and practices.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: The End of Europe's Middle Ages
This useful tutorial includes information about the economy, feudalism, the Holy Roman Empire and other important topics pertaining to Europe in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, a time of transition in European history. Easy to...
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: War Atlas: Turkey/ottoman Empire
Chart listing names of political and military leaders during World War I on behalf of the Turkish Ottoman Empire.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Qizilbash
The Qizilbash were formed out of several Turkish Shia groups that were living in northwest Persia (Azerbaijan) in the fifteenth century. These groups were oppressed by the Osmanli Turks in the early years of the Ottoman Empire. Shaykh...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Albania: History
Read about the history of Albany from its incorporation into the Byzantine Empire until its recent electoral history. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Curated OER
Islam and Islamic History in Arabia and the Middle East: The Ottomans
This site gives a military, political and religious overview of the Ottoman Empire. Includes links to additional Islam and Islamic history sites.
Curated OER
Islam and Islamic History in Arabia and the Middle East: The Ottomans
This site gives a military, political and religious overview of the Ottoman Empire. Includes links to additional Islam and Islamic history sites.
Other
Bijleveld Books: Life Among Ruins: Greece and Turkey Between Past & Present
A fascinating exhibition of the impact that living among the ruins of earlier civilizations has on people's lives. This online exhibit presents the illustrated records of European travelers to the Mediterranean from the 17th to the 19th...
Library of Congress
Loc: Prints and Photographs Online Catalog
This online catalog offers thousands of primary source photographs and prints from around the world.
PBS
Pbs: Lawrence of Arabia
Excellent site to begin the study of Thomas Edward Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia. Find biographies on Lawrence, Prince Faisal, Winston Churchill and other key players. Information on the Arab Revolt including battle...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Europe After the Congress of Vienna, 1815
A color map of Europe after the Congress of Vienna in 1815, which redrew the continent's political boundaries after the French Revolution, Napoleonic Wars, and the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire. This map is color-coded to show...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Europe at the Beginning of the Modern Era, 1792
A map of Europe in 1792 during the French Revolution and the beginning of the Modern Era. This map is color-coded to distinguish between various countries throughout the continent, including Great Britain, France, United Netherlands,...