Cengage Learning
Gish Jen (B. 1955)
This site, from publisher Houghton Mifflin's online syllabus assistance for college instructors, provides helpful information for the study of Jen's works, including commentary on themes and style and questions for analyzing the works.
CNN
Cnn: Rising Minorities Find Political Clout Elusive
Will increasing minority populations in the United States translate into a greater amount of political power? This article examines that question.
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh:folk Links Folk:fairy Tale Site
This site offers links to folk tale and fairy tale sites. Students and teachers will benefit from this useful reference guide.
Other
Temple Net: Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneshwar
This comprehensive article details the history and use of the Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneshwar. Contains an image of the temple as well.
Other
J Music: Shakuhachi (Bamboo Flute)
Provides information about Japan's traditional bamboo flute, the Shakuhachi. Includes a movie of the instrument being played.
Other
Anything but Quiet: Taiko in America
Discusses the development of Japanese Drumming, called Taiko in America from 1960 to the present.
PBS
Pbs Nature: Elephants
Did you know that the elephant is the largest animal in the world? Discover more about where they live, what they eat and how they socialize when you visit this site.
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Exploring the Past: An Archaeological Journey
Site offers discussion of Beringia theory and information about culture and activities of Inuit and their Asian ancestry.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultuers: Ancient China
Learn about the art of the ancient Chinese in this historical overview and image gallery of Chinese art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
University of California
Ucla: Manas: Taj Mahal
This site has several photos as well as a history of the Taj Mahal.
University of California
Ucla: Manas: Ajanta
Description of Ajanta and the cave temples which have been excavated there.
Other
Country Reports: Tajikstan
This resource provides information on the following topics: government, economy, people, geography, military, communications, transportation, and weather.
Other
Odissi.com/bhubaneswar
Provides an overview of Bhubaneswar and the notable number of shrines and temples that can be found there.
Other
Temple Net: Sun Temples in India
Contains an overview of the Sun Temple at Konarak, Orissa, that includes a brief history and description of the structure. Contains an image. Also has short descriptions of other "Sun Temples" in India.
Other
Personal Site: What Is Koto?
A personal site with a description of the Koto, a large traditional Japanese zither-like instrument. Includes pictures.
Curated OER
Unesco: Iran: Gonbad E Qabus
The 53 m high tomb built in ad 1006 for Qabus Ibn Voshmgir, Ziyarid ruler and literati, near the ruins of the ancient city of Jorjan in north-east Iran, bears testimony to the cultural exchange between Central Asian nomads and the...
Curated OER
Geographia: Vietnam
A complete look at the Asian nation of Vietnam is provided on this site. You can research the location, geography, climate, history, culture, and people. Divided into sections for easy research.
Curated OER
Geographia: Vietnam
A complete look at the Asian nation of Vietnam is provided on this site. You can research the location, geography, climate, history, culture, and people. Divided into sections for easy research.
Curated OER
Geographia: Vietnam
A complete look at the Asian nation of Vietnam is provided on this site. You can research the location, geography, climate, history, culture, and people. Divided into sections for easy research.
Curated OER
Exploring the Past: An Archaeological Journey
Site offers discussion of Beringia theory and information about culture and activities of Inuit and their Asian ancestry.
Curated OER
Exploring the Past: An Archaeological Journey
Site offers discussion of Beringia theory and information about culture and activities of Inuit and their Asian ancestry.
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University: Tikki, Tikki, Tembo
Provides a summary of the story.
Other
Medieval: Japanese Traditional Music
A very brief overview of Japanese traditional music. Includes links to a few selections.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Bodhisattva Maitreya
This statue depicts the bodhisattva Maitreya. Bodhisattvas are enlightened beings who postpone their own salvation in order to help all sentient beings. View a picture of this statue and read a description in this essay.