Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Learn Javanese
A language native to the Indonesian isand of Java is presented for beginners to discover. Study a collection of vocabulary and phrases of both the Krama and Njoko forms. Play games for additional practice.
British Library
British Library: Illuminating the Renaissance: Flemish Manuscripts
A selection of high-quality images from the Flemish manuscripts in the British Library along with a timeline of contemporary European events.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: An Interview With Vusi Mahlasela
Here, Vusi Mahlasela talks about music, its social impact, and his hopes for how we relate to each other in this challenging world. [6:29]
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Beneficial Bacteria That Make Delicious Food
Erez Garty shows how your kitchen functions as a sort of biotechnology lab, manned by microorganisms that culture your cuisine. [4:39]
BBC
Bbc News: Obelisk Arrives Back in Ethiopia
The Axum Obelisk, a national treasure of Ethiopia, that was seized by Italian troops in 1937 was returned after 70 years. Discussed are the preparations for its return. A video shows the dismantling of the 160-ton monument.
Palomar Community College District
Palomar College: Archaic Human Culture
Early human culture from the Paleolithic period is described. Find details about archaic tools, language, clothing, and rituals for burying the dead.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian: Mekong Lifeways
This website consists of a project in which six communities of the Mekong Delta were studied. The results are displayed in the gallery of pictures.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:japan's Secret Garden: Build a Rice Paddy
Discover the engineering skills of ancient builders. Follow the evolution of a new terraced rice paddy, a masterpiece of ancient engineering that has existed in China, the Philippines and elsewhere for as long as two millennia.
PBS
Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Egyptian Society
This PBS article tells about the strict social order in Egypt's New Kingdom. Read about the classes and their roles in society.
PBS
Pbs: Evolution: Origins of Humankind: Homo Sapiens
Read a description of Homo sapiens as a species, learn about the variety of Homo sapiens fossils that have been found, and discover evidence of the culture of these early people.
PBS
Pbs: What's Killing the Oysters?
A special report provided for by PBS on what's killing the oysters of Ago Bay in Japan.
Geographic
Finland: People: Cia World Fact Book
Information and statistics of the population of Finland. Information is from 1996.
PBS
Pbs Hidden Korea: Culture
This site, from PBS, explores the culture of Korea. Content addresses family life, the role of women, and Confucian ideas.
PBS
Pbs: Korea Religion
This site from PBS explains the various religions of South Korea including Buddhism, Christianity, and Confucianism.
PBS
Pbs: Culture Shock: The Devil's Music: 1920s Jazz
The story of how jazz swept through America and the world and how it "left delight and controversy in its wake."
PBS
Pbs: Debra Damo Monastery in Ethiopia
This site has information about the oldest standing church in Ethiopia. This one time center of Christianity in East Africa sits on a 50 foot cliff and is only accessible by climbing a leather rope.
PBS
Pbs: The Churches of Lalibela
In Lalibela, Ethiopia, you can see 11 churches excavated from solid rock, considered by some as one of the wonders of the world. Ethiopian legend connects these churches with King Lalibela of the Zagwe dynasty and angelic intervention.
Geographic
Geographic: Dominican Republic People
This site provides facts on the people of Dominican Republic.
Palomar Community College District
Palomar College: Flashcards: Archaic Human Culture
A set of nine flashcards to help understand the culture of early humans.
Palomar Community College District
Palomar College: Flashcards: Early Modern Human Culture
A collection of fifteen flashcards testing knowledge of the early modern human culture.
Palomar Community College District
Palomar College: Early Modern Human Culture
An exclusive group of early humans are classified into the Upper Paleolithic stage because they were more evolved than others. Discover their culture - art, tools for making tools, and social changes - of this era.
Other
Authentic Maya: Maya Culture
An overview of ancient Mayan culture in Guatemala touching on topics such as mythology, medicine, warfare, etc. There are numerous links in the article to photos, video, etc.
Other
Jackie Chan Kids Corner: Christmas in China
In addition to descriptions of how Christmas is celebrated differently in China and in Hong Kong, this site offers many photographs of Chinese Christmas celebrations and decorations.