National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: Early Visual Representations of the New World
A lesson that examines how Native Americans were portrayed by artists in the sixteenth century, whose aim was to convey their appearance to a European audience, and thereby encourage investment in future New World explorations. By...
Other
Plant Explorers: Dr. Daniel Carl Solander (1733 1782)
Profile of Dr. Daniel Carl Solander, a close friend and colleague of Joseph Banks. Solander was an eighteenth-century Swedish botanist and explorer who traveled the world collecting plant specimens for classification.
Other
Literary Explorer Presents: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Delve into the world of Tom Sawyer when you explore this site. These links range from information about Mark Twain to the analysis of major characters.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Sir Francis Drake's Voyage Round the World
An account of Sir Francis Drake's voyage to the South Seas, and then around the Earth, that he began in 1577. The narrative is attributed to Francis Pretty, a member of the crew.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: The Foja Mountains of Indonesia: Exploring the Lost World
Explorers have been investigating an area of New Guinea, home of the Foja Mountains, for their unique biodiversity. The research took nearly 25 years and produced intriguing results. Take a look at the information learned and check out...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Age of Exploration
Examines the Age of Exploration by looking at Christopher Columbus, the Columbian Exchange, the explorer Zheng He, the conquest of Mexico, and pirates who roamed the Caribbean.
The History Cat
The History Cat: The Voyages of Zheng He
Read about the Chinese explorer, Zheng He, who lived from 1371 to 1433. He commanded massive fleets and made seven voyages, traveling to East Africa, India, and Arabia, making stops in other regions along the way. He even brought a...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Solomon Islands: History
Find out about the history of the people who inhabited Solomon Islands, their importance in World War II, and the recent history. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Asian Small Clawed Otter
Learn all about the Asian small-clawed otter by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide provides information on the appearance, habitat, breeding, and social behaviors of this...
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Callimico
Get acquainted with the callimico while reading this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Content includes quick facts, a photo, and highlights on the appearance, habitat, and social habits of this unique monkey.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Cotton Top Tamarin
One page profile of the cotton-top tamarin that provides quick facts, a photo, and details on the appearance, habitat, conservation, breeding habits, social traits, and other unique characteristics of this endangered animal.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Western Lowland Gorilla
Find out more about the western lowland gorilla by browsing this resource from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide provides information on its appearance, family dynamics, and communication.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: White Cheeked Gibbon
Find out more about the white-cheeked gibbon by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide offers information on its appearance, communication, habitat, and unique characteristics.
Princeton University
Strait Through: Magellan to Cook & the Pacific: Ferdinand Magellan
An interesting site that recounts Ferdinand Magellan's voyage and his goal of circumnavigating the globe. Included are portraits, drawings, and maps from the Princeton University Library.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Robert De La Salle
Read about one of the early French explorer and his ambitions in the New World. (In Spanish)
PublicBookshelf Corporation
Our Country, Vol. I: Panfilo De Narvaez
From a history book published in the late 19th century, this account of the exploits of Panfilo de Narvaez in the new world relies primarily on an account by Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, upon his return to Spain.
A&E Television
History.com: 10 Things You May Not Know About Christopher Columbus
Check out 10 things you may not know about the explorer who sailed the ocean blue in 1492 for example, Columbus didn't set out to prove the earth was round.
Other
The Norse Settlers in the New World
Features a time line of the events of the Viking voyages to Canada. Identifies different events that occurred during this time period of early Viking exploration.
University of California
Uc Santa Barbara: What Brought the Europeans to America?
Short essay addresses reasons that brought the Europeans to America. Covering many important points, he also provides compelling reasons and a map.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Sir Francis Drake's Famous Voyage 1580
Fordham University provides this primary source document that was written by Sir Francis Drake's Gentlemen at Arms, Francis Pretty. It is his personal records of the voyage Drake took around the world in 1577, which began in the South...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Juan De La Cosa
A brief biography of Juan de la Cosa who sailed with both Columbus and Vespucci. His famous chart of the world is the oldest representation of the New World. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia," is a historic reference source...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Madagascar: History
A look at Madagascar's history from its settling by Indonesian sailors in the first century until its independence from France in 1960. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Life in Renaissance England
Describes the world of Renaissance England. Discusses how that world is reflected in the works of William Shakespeare. Includes interesting information on how the English language became stabilized due to the printing press. Highlights...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: On Exploring the Oceans
Ocean explorer Robert Ballard takes us on a mindbending trip to hidden worlds underwater, where he and other researchers are finding unexpected life, resources, and even new mountains. He makes a case for serious exploration and mapping....