Africa
African Countries' Information
Click on the name of the country, and it will take you to links to information resources for that country.
Click on the name of the country, and it will take you to links to information resources for that country.
Africa: Washington Post
Search the Washington Post for articles and other information about the countries of the world. Also has links to other information for the countries.
Search the Washington Post for articles and other information about the countries of the world. Also has links to other information for the countries.
U.S. State Department Country Background
Background information about the countries of the world. First select a geographic region, then a country, and background information on that country will be displayed.
Background information about the countries of the world. First select a geographic region, then a country, and background information on that country will be displayed.
African Empires
From the BBC, this site has lots of information about the kingdoms of Ghana, Kanem, Mali, Songhay, the Hausa States, Asante, Benin, and Ife, plus many useful links to additional sites.
From the BBC, this site has lots of information about the kingdoms of Ghana, Kanem, Mali, Songhay, the Hausa States, Asante, Benin, and Ife, plus many useful links to additional sites.
The collapse of Medieval East African Empires
Short description of two important African empires, the Songhai and Mali, and their rise and fall from power.
Short description of two important African empires, the Songhai and Mali, and their rise and fall from power.
Ancient Cultures
From the BBC, this site is useful when studying Rome, India, Africa, the Vikings and the Mayans.
From the BBC, this site is useful when studying Rome, India, Africa, the Vikings and the Mayans.
Asia
Asian Studies
This Web Page keeps links to leading information in Asian Studies. The top their page has a lot of graphics, so you will have to scroll down the page a bit to find links to Asian Studies information.
This Web Page keeps links to leading information in Asian Studies. The top their page has a lot of graphics, so you will have to scroll down the page a bit to find links to Asian Studies information.
Chinese Calligraphy
This site provides various Chinese writing tools.
This site provides various Chinese writing tools.
History of China: Table of Contents
Online history of China, organized by historic period.
Online history of China, organized by historic period.
Ancient Cultures
From the BBC, this site is useful when studying Rome, India, Africa, the Vikings and the Mayans.
From the BBC, this site is useful when studying Rome, India, Africa, the Vikings and the Mayans.
Islam
Historical Maps of the Middle East
The Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection provides images of Middle East maps going back more than 100 years.
The Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection provides images of Middle East maps going back more than 100 years.
Outline Map: Africa, The Middle East, and Mediterranean
Use this outline map to demonstrate relationships between countries and regions of this part of the world.
Use this outline map to demonstrate relationships between countries and regions of this part of the world.
Encyclopedia of the Caliphs
This is a nicely arranged site which alphabetically lists leaders of the Islamic world.
This is a nicely arranged site which alphabetically lists leaders of the Islamic world.
Mayan, Aztecs, Incas
Mexico Online Links to the Ancient World
An introduction to the extraordinary archaeological wonders left behind by the ancient Mayan civilizations of Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and southern Mexico. You can also access this information from our guide to each of the countries listed above.
An introduction to the extraordinary archaeological wonders left behind by the ancient Mayan civilizations of Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and southern Mexico. You can also access this information from our guide to each of the countries listed above.
Ancient Cultures
From the BBC, this site is useful when studying Rome, India, Africa, the Vikings and the Mayans.
From the BBC, this site is useful when studying Rome, India, Africa, the Vikings and the Mayans.
Middle Ages in Europe
Castles On the Web
A large collection of links to information about castles, including images of many castles!
A large collection of links to information about castles, including images of many castles!
Castles of the World
Collection of links to images of castles, including brief descriptions.
Collection of links to images of castles, including brief descriptions.
British Castles, Stately Homes and Houses
Photos of castles collected by a world traveler. Includes brief comments by the photographer.
Photos of castles collected by a world traveler. Includes brief comments by the photographer.
Castles of Britain
A website "dedicated to the promotion and study of British Castles." Has various sections with images, research, newsletters, etc.
A website "dedicated to the promotion and study of British Castles." Has various sections with images, research, newsletters, etc.
Rome and Greece and the Byzantine Empire
The Roman Empire
From PBS learn about life in Roman times.
From PBS learn about life in Roman times.
Byzantium Studies
This site includes various Byzantine studies plus music from the period.
This site includes various Byzantine studies plus music from the period.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Look up words, terms and concepts from world philosophical ideas. From Ancient Greece to the modern periods.
Look up words, terms and concepts from world philosophical ideas. From Ancient Greece to the modern periods.
Ancient Cultures
From the BBC, this site is useful when studying Rome, India, Africa, the Vikings and the Mayans.
From the BBC, this site is useful when studying Rome, India, Africa, the Vikings and the Mayans.
General Sources
The History of Costume
It includes examples of Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Byzantine Empire, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance through the sixteenth century.
It includes examples of Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Byzantine Empire, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance through the sixteenth century.
Khan Academy
Provides hundreds of short lessons via U-Tube. Lessons cover World History.
Provides hundreds of short lessons via U-Tube. Lessons cover World History.
Treasures of Saxon State Library: Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts
From a Library of Congress exhibit: The rich and diverse collection of illuminated manuscripts owned by the Saxon State Library. These are beautifully illustrated pages from ancient books, created during the Renaissance, or just prior to it.
From a Library of Congress exhibit: The rich and diverse collection of illuminated manuscripts owned by the Saxon State Library. These are beautifully illustrated pages from ancient books, created during the Renaissance, or just prior to it.
Women in History
These are links to distinguished woman of past and present with an alphabetical search engine, and links to related women studies sites.
These are links to distinguished woman of past and present with an alphabetical search engine, and links to related women studies sites.
Santa Clara County Library
Access to scores of research links. You need to enter your SCC library card and password.
Access to scores of research links. You need to enter your SCC library card and password.
Santa Clara County Library Student eAccount
http://student.sccl.org
Login: S + Student ID number + LASD (example: S12345LASD)
http://student.sccl.org
Login: S + Student ID number + LASD (example: S12345LASD)
Pin: Birth Month + Day (example: May 1st is 0501)
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