DOGO Media
Dogo News: Making Sense of the Worst Refugee Crisis Since Wwii
Article explains the current Syrian refugee crisis in Europe. Includes video.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Romina, 11, Tells About Her New Life in Germany
In this video, an 11-year-old refugee from Afghanistan talks about her life in Germany.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: France
Click-through facts-and-photo file about France's geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Germany
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Germany's geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government.
Other
Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences
This site can be viewed in 3 different languages. When a language is chosen information about the institute comes up and icons are presented for more information.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Syrian Refugee Builds a New Life
Read about the new life in Spain that a Syrian refugee is creating after footage emerged of him being tripped by a camerawoman as he crossed the border into Hungary. An audio version of this story is available.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Portugal
Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included. Adobe Flash Required.
Other
Rotterdam Zoo: News
This is the homepage of the Rotterdam Zoo in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Read about some of the animals living at the zoo.
BBC
Bbc Newsround:what Roman Tablets Found in London Dig Tell Us
Archaeologists say that they've discovered over 400 Roman tablets at a site in London, including the oldest handwritten document ever found in Britain.
Other
Council of Europe
Official site for the Council on Europe. It provides information on Committee of Ministers, Parliamentary Assembly, and Human Rights Court.
European Union
Multimedia Centre European Parliament
Webcasting home of the European Parliament streams video of parliamentary sessions and related business and news. With special selections on the history of the parliament, key events, and how the parliament works.
Other
Colchester Zoo, England
This is the homepage of the Colchester Zoo in Colchester, England. There is information about the zoo and the animals. There is a virtual tour and there are real player and QuickTime videos under the "Display and Feeding Times" category.
Other
The Hawk Conservancy Trust
This is the homepage of the Hawk Conservancy in Andover, England. Continuing with frames grants more information than continuing without frames. There is information about the facilities and the cause.
Other
Deep Sea World and Blue Planet Aquarium, United Kingdom
This is the combined homepage for Deep Sea World and Blue Planet Aquarium. There is some information about each facility. The buttons for more information on all topics are located at the bottom of the page. Blue Planet Aquarium is...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Renaissance: Become a Spice Trader
This site provides detailed information about the adventures of becoming a spice trader. The site allows the researcher to experience an exhibit as a "traveler" by clicking on various links.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library: The Marshall Plan
This is a list of the actual documents with correspondence concerning the Marshall Plan.
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.
Other
Politis: Homepage
Politis is a political weekly magazine that confronts ideas and debates all current issues. Very serious editorials and reflective articles, plus a selection of websites on the topics of the week.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Italy
The BBC provides this excellent look at the country of Italy including it's history, general facts and several images. Many more features can be found in this extremely comprehensive site.
CNN
Cnn: Europe
CNN presents the top news, issues and events in Europe today. This specialized "edition" of CNN is complete with world news, the weather, business coverage, sports, technology and entertainment coverage, plus much more.
Other
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Komsomolskaya Pravda is a national/international newspaper published in Moscow, Russia. One of the largest newspapers in all of Russia, the Komsomolskaya Pravda covers all news, events, and issues throughout the country and the world....
Other
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Komsomolskaya Pravda is a national/international newspaper published in Moscow, Russia. One of the largest newspapers in all of Russia, the Komsomolskaya Pravda covers all news, events, and issues throughout the country and the world....
Other
Artis Zoo
This is the homepage of the Artis Zoo in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The information in English is accessible by selecting the British flag in the bottom right corner. There are pictures of animals and other information, but it is not in...
That Quiz
That Quiz: Practice Test: Europe
This resource provides a practice test which allows users to test their geographical knowledge of Europe.