BBC
Bbc: The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution brought the United Kingdom into an era of technology and productivity. It created wealth for many but social problems and poverty for others. It includes a slideshow of some of the most famous inventions and...
Other
Macrohistory: Babylonian Science and the Gods
Babylon can be credited with many achievements in science in math. This short passage describes some of these achievements and how they related to their religious beliefs. A bibliography is included for further reference.
Archaeological Institute of America
Archaeology: Neolithic Surgery
Summary of research on a 7,000 year old burial that shows evidence of successful brain surgery. Describes the type of surgery, what it was for and how the relics seem to show what was done.
Curated OER
Cbc News: Maddin's My Winnipeg Named Best Film by Toronto Critics
Film critics named 'My Winnipeg' by Guy Maddin as the best Canadian film of 2008. Learn about Maddin's background, why he decided to film his hometown, and what lies ahead for Maddin and the film.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Chinese Inventions and Technology for Kids
History Questions: Ancient Chinese Inventions and Technology Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
The History Cat
The History Cat: Mayan Achievements
Discusses the Maya system of astronomy and their calendar.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Writing and Technology
Kids learn about the writing and technology of the Aztec Empire including their calendar, agriculture, and medicine on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History: Inventions and Technology
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian inventions and technology including papyrus, writing, medicine, mathematics, ship building, and makeup.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Science, Inventions, and Technology
Kids learn about the Science, Inventions, and Technology of Ancient Mesopotamia such as writing, the wheel, astronomy, and government on this site.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Asian Architecture
History for Kids presents a history of ancient Asian architecture. Students learn about the structure, cities and buildings of the cultures of the ancient Indus Valley.
Other
5000 art.com: Ritual Bronze Vessels of the Shang Dynasty
This site is a short excerpt from an exhibition catalog of the National Palace Museum. Describes the use of bronze and bronze vessels.