This page presents the history of Islam from 570 A.D. to 1492 A.D.

The University of Evansville provides this site that gives an overview and then additional pages with readings in ancient Greek philosophy and literature. A good general resource.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This bronze head Emperor Hadrian is part of the "Teaching History with 100 Objects" collection from The British Museum. Included are teaching ideas using the head and other objects for the British Museum.

An encyclopedia article on feminism that discusses its history in the ancient world, the influence of the Enlightenment, the suffrage movement, contemporary feminism in the West and the globalization of feminism.

This site gives an in-depth essay exploring the Epic of Gilgamesh and its history.

Presents the history of Greek science from the 6th century BC to the 2nd century AD. Navigate using the menu on the left. Covers major figures in science and mathematics, their theories and beliefs, and the influence they had, as well as...

Learn about the art of the ancient Israelites in this historical overview with accompanying image gallery with object descriptions of Israelite art from the British Museum collection.

Learn about the art of ancient Rome in this historical overview and image gallery of Roman art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.

World History learning module unit on Ancient Greeks and Romans compares Greek and Roman culture, their evolution, contributions, and eventual decline.

Learn about the art of ancient Sudan in this historical overview and image gallery of Sudanese art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.

Encyclopedia entry provides the history of Ammon in ancient Egypt.

A description of the lack of original Roman science, focusing on the influence of Greek ideas and concepts on the Romans. Click on 'Next' at the end of the text to continue for four more pages on this topic. These talk about Strabo the...

Learn about the ancient Babylonians via and examination of the art of the civilization in this image gallery of Babylonian works from the British Museum collection; each image is accompanied by a detailed description.

Kids learn about Athens, city of Ancient Greece on this site. The history of this world civilization.

Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Valley of the Kings. The great structures of this world civilization.

Learn how ancient civilzations developed based on the local physical features and how the boundaries of early civilizations compare to their modern counterparts.

Learn about the art of ancient Greece in this historical overview and image gallery of Greek art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.

A activity for working with students to analyze the geographic features of ancient Egypt leading to an understanding of how Egypt's location, landscape, and natural resources helped it become the world's first superpower.

This lesson uses two examples of women asserting their power in Roman history to show what rights they really had. Activities are discussion based but could be easily expanded upon.

This resource presents a description of the woman's place in ancient Greek society and her duties and responsibilities.

This resource presents a description of how women in ancient Greece dressed and how these styles changed.

Very well done guided lesson that uses underwater archeology and an ancient shipwreck to teach students about trade in the ancient world. Contains a rubric for evaluation and a comprehensive list of skills addressed.

Examines the history, geography, and people of the area surrounding the Areios River in Afghanistan.

This article from the Washington Post gives a great description of Cahokia, one of the largest cities in the world before Columbus' contact with the New World. Read about how the great mounds were made, the trade networks established,...