Curated OER
Radio Free Europe: Radio Liberty
RFE/RL broadcasts news of the day to Eastern Europe countries. Also provides ongoing information about current newsworthy topics.
BBC
Bbc: The Soviet Union's Last Stand
1991 was a tumultuous year for the Soviet Union, filled with reform, an attempted coup, and eventual collapse of the empire. In this series of articles, explore the final days of the ailing Soviet Union.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: End of the Cold War
This is a collection of primary source documents covering the collapse of the Soviet Union during the late 1980's. The collection contains documents from archives in most of the former Soviet bloc countries. They discuss the changes...
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: Non Aligned Movement
This is a collection of primary source documents concerning the Non-Aligned Movement, also referred to as NAM. This anti-colonial movement was spearheaded by several conferences and summits, the first held in Bandung in 1955. The...
University of North Carolina
Unc Global: Center for Slavic, Eurasian and East European Studies
Exhaustive collection of resources and information on Eastern European, Slavic, and Eurasian cultures and histories.
Other
Central Europe Review: Elena Ceausescu
This site contains information on the legacy of Elena Ceausescu. It details her life as the wife of the Romanian dictator and the legacy she left behind. (Published 8 July 1999)
University College London
University College London: Internet Resources on Poland
A complete look at the country of Poland from the School of Slavonic and East European Studies. There are links to government officials information, elections, news, and culture. An excellent resource for your research on Poland.
BBC
Bbc: Romania's First Couple Executed
One December 25, 1989, Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu were tried by a military tribunal and shot by a firing squad. This is a short recounting of the event.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Europe: Countries Quiz
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the countries of Europe.
AllRefer
All refer.com: East Germany: Economy
Breaks down East German economy from 1984 into eight categories: Gross National Product (GNP), energy and mining, industry, agriculture, foreign trade, balance of trade, exchange rate, and fiscal policy. Each category contains a succinct...
AllRefer
All refer.com: East Germany: Dissent
Political dissent as practiced in East Germany is surveyed during the Cold War period.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Czech Republic
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Czech Republic, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Other
The 1956 Hungarian Revolution: The Road to Revolution
Information about the situation in Hungary after the death of Stalin and events leading up to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
Other
Slovaks and Slovakia
Find out about the culture, language, and demographics of the Slovaks and Slovakia.
Other
Brama.com: History of Ukraine
Using hyper-linked tables, this Brama.com site gives an overview of Ukrainian history from the 9th century A.D.to the present.
Other
Hr Net: Statement of Prime Minister Mugur Isarescu
A statement issued in December 1999 by Prime Minister Mugur Isarescu. An interesting look at the Eastern European move toward democratic government.
Sam Houston State University
Shsu: Country Study: Romania and the Eastern Question
This site presents a history of eastern Europe from the eleventh to the seventeenth century. It contains a section of Transylvania under the Hapsburgs.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Bulgaria
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Bulgaria, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
University of Texas at Austin
Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Historical Maps of Europe
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...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Macedonia
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile of the Balkan nation of Macedonia, background details, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Romania
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Romania in Eastern Europe. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Estonia
Great reference source that takes you on a virtual trip to the Eastern European country of Estonia. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Croatia
Features a virtual destination guide and country profile of the European nation of Croatia, background details, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, tourism, environment,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Bulgaria
Portrays a country profile and travel guide to Bulgaria, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, tourism, population, news, government, and much...