History and definition of writing, plus extensive information on the types, families, and regions of written languages. For each language, you'll find information on when and where it was used, the people who used it, and what it looked...

A brief but informative timeline of Korean history divided into the kingdoms and dynasties that made up this country's history.

This site contains a history of sumo wrestling, rules of sumo and a glossary of terms.

BBC website on Shinto religion provides information on Shinto history, beliefs, festivals, texts, rituals, etc.