PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Stupa Built by Emperor Ashoka, Sanchi
PBS explores the architecture of India with an in-depth look in the stupa built by Emperor Ashoka. Describes what a stupa is and what it is primarily used for. Identifies the architectural components of the structure from top to bottom....
The British Museum
The British Museum: Ancient India: The Buddha
Richly illustrated life of the Buddha, told in a click-through storybook format with an embedded glossary. Includes an interactive tour of the stupa of Amaravati, an early Buddhist shrine, and a matching game designed to instruct players...
Buddha Dharma Education Association
Buddha Net: The Hill of Sanchi
A description of the stupa outside of Sanchi, a site of early Buddhist practice. Explains the importance of the site's carvings and other buildings.
Other
Information About Stupas
A site concerning stupas, some ancient, some recently constructed. Describes the importance of the stupa in Buddhist worship.
Other
Templenet: Sarnath
This entry has information on the significance of Sarnath as a Buddhist pilgrimage site, and the temples that have been built there throughout Buddhist history.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Buddhist Monasteries
The monastery typically becomes the spiritual focus of the nearest town or village. In early Buddhism, monastic complexes were created for the monks close enough to a town in order to receive alms or charity from the villagers, but far...
Buddha Dharma Education Association
Buddha Net: Stupas
A description of Buddhist stupas, their different types, and their history and origins.
Other
On the Matrix: Nepal
This is a page with photographs of Stupas in Nepal. Provides some history on these holy sites.