PBS
Kamchatka: Bering Island
PBS television has aired "Kamchatka: Siberia's Forbidden Wilderness" and this website summarizes that film. In it explores Bering Island, which was discovered by Vitus Bering who died there in 1741. It details the week long events of...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Pacific Coast, American Beginnings: 1492 1690
Primary resources for U.S. history and literature offer two excerpts from the explorations of the Pacific coast by Sir Francis Drake and Vitus Bering as well as maps drawn to reflect those journeys. Includes questions for discussion.
Other
Arctic Voice: Geographic Exploration in Northern Russia (18Th Through 20th C)
An interesting article about the exploration and mapping of the Russian Arctic and the men who were involved. The mapping process evolved over several centuries.
Other
Map of the First and Second Voyages of Vitus Bering
This is simply a black and white map tracing Vitus Bering's two Nordic Expeditions, or ?Kamchatka? Expeditions, which ended in his death in 1741. Students may want to print the map or use as a guide with other resources.
Curated OER
National Park Service: What Is Beringia?
This resource provides a brief explanation of Beringia, the geographical region surrounding the Bering Strait.
NSTATE
Vitus Jonassen Bering
Gives a short overview of the life of this Danish explorer and navigator who was employed by Russia. The Bering Strait is named after him.
Curated OER
Map of the First and Second Voyages of Vitus Bering.
This is simply a black and white map tracing Vitus Bering's two Nordic Expeditions, or Kamchatka Expeditions, which ended in his death in 1741. Students may want to print the map or use as a guide with other resources.