EUROPE
ASIA
AFRICA
GENERAL
EUROPE
ANCIENT
Mummies of Ancient Egypt
This site allows you to explore the history of mummification and learn more about Egyptian civilization with links to timelines and an online glossary.
The Ancient Egypt Site
This site features information on Egyptian history and language.
Ancient Nubia
Provides information on the geography, resources, and archeological history of the African kingdoms of Nubia and Kush.
The ELAC Guide to Ancient Greek Theatre
Learn about the history and attributes of Greek theatre from comedy to tragedy.
Greek Art and Architecture
This site allows you to research Greek art and architecture by region or historical period.
Perseus Project
A "digital library of resources" that offers historical overviews as well as art and archeology catalogs on ancient Greece and Rome.
MEDIEVAL
Medieval Directory
Features images of art, castles, and cathedrals as well as links to historical documents and maps from the Middle Ages.
Geoffrey Chaucer
Created for a Harvard University course on Chaucer, this site provides biographical information on Chaucer, keys to understanding The Canterbury Tales, and a wealth of material on the Middle Ages.
Women Writers of the Middle Ages
Literary excerpts by women writers including Christine de Pizan, Marie de France, and Hildegard of Bingen. This site also contains information on the religious, political, and private lives of women during the Middle Ages.
Medieval Music Links
This site, which also features links to Renaissance, Baroque, and 20th-Century music, offers information on a wide variety of medieval music.
The Medieval Science Page
A great resource offering information on medieval alchemy, astronomy, mathematics, medicine, time, weights and measures, and more.
Medieval English Towns
A site containing historical information on medieval English cities and towns, as well as some primary documents on English urban history.
EARLY MODERN
La Museum, Paris - La Renaissance
Contains information on Renaissance art in Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, and France. This site also allows you to link to information on specific artists and their works.
Palace of Versailles
This official site of the Palace of Versailles offers online tours of the palace and its gardens, links to its art collections, and historical information on the reign on King Louis XIV.
The Reformation Guide
Offers information on the Reformation and early Christian theology. The site contains biographical sketches of Martin Luther, John Calvin, and other key reformers.
MODERN
The Victorian Web
A wealth of information on all aspects of the Victorian Age: politics, social history, philosophy, religion, science, technology, and more.
World War I Document Archive
An archive of primary source documents and images from World War I.
Harlem Renaissance: Portrait of Culture and Society
Contains information on the major writers and entertainers of the Harlem Renaissance, including Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington, and Louis Armstrong.
Holocaust History Project
A collection of documents, photographs, recordings, and essays on the Holocaust. This site also features important refutations of Holocaust-denial.
The Beat Page
A site devoted to the Beat Generation, featuring information on the major Beat writers and their works.
ASIAChinese Culture
Provides information on Chinese history, philosophy, religion, art, and culture.
Discover India
This site, put out by the Indian government, offers information on all aspects of Indian history and culture. Links connect you to resources on music, literature, art, festivals, theatre, and more.
Beijing Opera
This site is devoted to the stories, dialogues, actors, and music that make up the Beijing Opera.
Confucius
Offers biographical information on Confucius, explanations of his teachings, and links to his most influential writing.
The Tsui Museum of Art
This privately-owned collection of Chinese art features a strong collection of ceramics as well as bronzes, jade, glass, and furniture.
AFRICAAfrican Art: Aesthetics and Meaning
This electronic exhibition from the Bayly Art Museum at the University of Virginia contains images and information on African art and sculpture.
Art and Life in Africa Online
This site by the University of Iowa contains information on over 100 African cultures and includes links to works of art, historical discussions, and essays.
African Art Museum
Offers information on over a thousand works of African art, organized by tribes.
Yoruba Ethnographic Archive
Contains images and audio and video excerpts of Yoruba festivals from the 1980s and 1990s.
GENERALInternet Sourcebook
This is a great site, created by Paul Halsall at Fordham University. It contains sourcebooks devoted to such topics as Ancient, Medieval, Modern, African, and Indian history. Each site contains a wealth of information on history, art, literature, music, and culture.
Art History Resources on the Web
An extensive site showing art images from ancient times to the present day. The site is run by Prof. Christopher Witcombe at Sweet Briar College and includes links to a wide array of artists, works, and museums.
The History of Costume
Adapted from a nineteenth-century German publication, this site outlines the history of costumes worn around the world.
CGFA art site
Contains biographical information on artists from around the world and links to full-sized reproductions of their work.
The Great Buildings Collection
This collection of architecture from around the world contains links to 3-D models, architectural drawings, commentaries, web links, and more. The site houses information on hundreds of architects and over a thousand buildings.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Contains information on mythology, folklore, and legends from around the world.
A Celebration of Women Writers
This site provides information on women writers around the world, from ancient times to the present day.
Museums around the World
Links to international museums and exhibitions of art, history, and science.
The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Contains introductions to major philosophies as well as excerpts from great philosophical works for you to download. The historical timeline places each philosophy in an appropriate context.
