• World
• Europe
• Asia
• Latin America
• Africa

World Cultures
Based on readings and materials from a college-level survey course, this site includes geographic and subject specific searches along with other valuable on-line resources.

Women in World History
An "Interactive site full of information and resources about women's expierences in world history."

Exploring Ancient World Cultures
An excellent gateway published by University of Evansville with geographically oriented links to such ancient civilizations as the Near East, Greece, Islam, Europe and others.

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
A comprehensive site for the classical seven wonders of the world, plus an interesting collection of wonders that the Ancient Greeks may have missed.

Africa
Archives on regional and international topics throughout the world; explore the continent of Africa through geography, region, or historical cultures.

Oceania
Archives on regional and international topics throughout the world; explore Oceania through geography, region, or historical cultures.

Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
This wonderful site offers a wealth of information to help students understand the development of world artistic traditions in a historical context.

The European Enlightenment
Learn more about the Age of Reason and its consequences for learning, economics, women's lives, and other aspects of modern culture.

Historical Archives of the European Communities
This site provides valuable access to documents and images intended to, among other things, "ensure greater transparency in the functioning of the European institutions."



The World of the Vikings (links to other sites)
Everything you ever wanted to know about the medieval seafarers, this site provides an international index of Viking-related research, myths and merchandise.

Sir Francis Drake
Crack open the mystery and confusion surrounding the "Famous Voyage" that took Sir Francis Drake around the world in the sixteenth century.

Sir Francis Drake
Crack open the mystery and confusion surrounding the "Famous Voyage" that took Sir Francis Drake around the world in the sixteenth century.

Internet Modern History Sourcebook
This excellent site contains important documents that pertain to topics ranging from the Reformation and Absolutism to Modern Science and Pop Culture.

Renaissance
Both of these sites are fine entry-points to the study of this crucial moment in European history.

Encyclopaedia of the Orient
An excellent online encyclopedia with reference to Middle Eastern history, culture, religion and politics.

Origins of the Samurai
A history of Ancient Japan in terms of the warriors who defined the politics of the day.

Internet East Asian History Sourcebook
Like its Modern History counterpart, this site contains links to primary source materials on a wide range of topics.



China the Beautiful: Chinese Art and Literature
Explore the rich cultural heritage of China, from poetry to art to opera, this site is similar to "exploring an actual Chinese exhibit in a museum."



Beauty & Darkness: Cambodia in Modern History (esp. history of Khmer Rouge)
A history of Cambodia, including an extensive survey of the reign of the Khmer Rouge, "one of the most disastrous in modern history."

The Chinese Empire
This site covers the history of China from the end of the Warring States Period to the fall of the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. Offerings include brief overviews of each dynasty, discussions of philosophical schools, and links to related resources.

Korean History: A Bibliography
This site is a comprehensive, searchable bibliography of Korean history. It includes helpful indexes of historical periods and topics.

Pre-Columbian Culture
Comprehensive links for indigenous cultures and societies in the Americas.

The History of Mexico
A timeline with links to various topics and issues in Mexican history. Also includes biographical sketches of important figures in Mexican history.

The Spanish Conquest of the Americas
This site offers a helpful collection of links to resources related to this epochal event.

Cultural Readings: Colonization and Print in the Americas
This is a fine exhibition site that explores the role of verbal and pictorial representation in the colonial Americas; it includes a useful list of links to related sources and web sites.

South America
A collection of documents on each South American country, including a "history of the Americas as a whole."

Latin American Network Information Center - LANIC
This site offers a comprehensive collection of online resources pertaining to Latin America.

Africa: Archives of World History
Archives on regional and international topics throughout the world; explore the continent of Africa through geography, region, or historical cultures.

The Story of Africa
This site offers a fine overview of African history from prehistory to the present. Each section includes "Useful Links" to related resources.

National Museum of African Art / Smithsonian Institution
In addition to offering online images, this site provides a "Explore the Collection" page (click on "Research"), which offers a helpful introduction to the study of African art.

VOC - Dutch East India Company
These two sites focus on different moments in the history of the African slave trade. They provide helpful introductions into the study of this complex and harrowing history.

African Studies Center, University of Pennsylvania
This is a rich site with a wealth of resources on all aspects of African history and culture.

Internet African History Sourcebook
This is another fine sourcebook, collecting links to primary sources and other relevant materials.