A history of Roman law, culture and the development of Western European law codes. Includes questions for writing and discussion, small group activity and links to further reading.

A very quick look at the chronology of Western European civilization from the Ancient Period to the Global Period.

The America that greeted the first Europeans was, thus, far from an empty wilderness. It is now thought that as many people lived in the Western Hemisphere as in Western Europe at that time -- about 40 million. Estimates of the number of...

This site provides text from a lecture that looks at European culture after WWI. Looks at the literary and artistic developments during and as a result of the war. With links to several biographical websites on authors and philosophers...

The Afrikaners are descendants, to a great extent, of Dutch, German, and French Huguenot settlers, and, to a lesser extent, of English, Scottish, Irish, and other settlers of South Africa. The Dutch language of the first White settlers...

European countries began exploring and seeking to dominate the rest of the world during the 15th and 16th centuries, thanks to their ability to control sea routes and to the discovery of the American continent. In the 19th century,...

The 1920s was a time of intolerance and a return to nativism, a claim to return to American values, defined as those held by white, western European descendents. Read about the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan, restriction on immigration,...

Prior to European contact, western Africa's powerful kingdoms supported the arts, technology, and thriving economies. Read about the areas from which slaves were transported before the transatlantic trade began.

An fascinating online exhibit that discusses a series of topics related to how the Europeans interacted with the Chinese. Click on the graphic to start the program. Topics include "Early Accounts" "Trade and Gunboat Diplomacy," and more.

The outbreak of World War Two in Europe began with Hitler's invasion of Poland. Through text and a colored graphic flowchart, the events and battles and eventual end of the war, can be visually traced. Suitable for both students and...

This collection from the University of Texas Library Online of historical maps contains a wide variety of maps from various parts of Europe and from different parts of history. Each map is accompanied by a brief description and is clear...

This is a collection of audio and text files that describes Alberta's early history as the west is opened for settlement. Included are the stories about the great migration of immigrants from all over Europe, Asia and North America who...

Features a country profile of the European nation of Belgium, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, and...

Two related learning modules consider Western perspectives on the Middle East, beginning with the Persian invasions of Greece (fifth century BC) and moving forward into the present time. Useful background on the history of wartime and...

Located in Toledo, OH. A fine collection of world-famous works of art from various periods throughout history. Although located in a smaller mid-western city, you'll be surprised at what it has to offer.

A collection of primary sources which explores cross-cultural conflicts during the Colonial period of United States history.

Click-through facts-and-photo file about the geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government of Italy. Includes a map of this Western European country that pinpoints the location of this boot-shaped peninsula.

PBS Frontline investigates the threat radical jihadists pose to Western Europe and it allies - including the United States.

An online archive of images, prepared by university professor Jeffrey Howe, provides access to an impressive range of images to support a study of Western architectural traditions. Includes interior views, exterior views, and details of...

Although this is a personal site, the History Channel calls it "Very comprehensive." That is definitely true! Author provides extensive timelines, biographies, information on science and technology, discussions, and more! Be sure to...

Click-through facts-and-photo file about the geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government of the Netherlands. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its European location on the western coast of the continent.

Describes the results of colonization, focusing on the lack of economic profit and more on the civil/social motivations and results. Also contains Rudyard Kipling's commentary on colonization as expressed in his poem "White Man's Burden."

" Ethnolinguistic Groups - Almost all inhabitants of mainland China are of Mongoloid stock, and ethnic distinctions in the country are largely linguistic rather than racial. The Han comprise nearly 95 percent of the population; the...

A six-part series from NPR provides an easy-to-understand history of the relations between the Middle East and the Western world. Beginning with the Crusades, the series takes us through the rise of the Ottoman Empire, European...