Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Art of the First Cities
Learn about art history in Mesopotamia and its surrounding regions, circa 3000 B.C. Explore the history of the region through various topics including cities, rulers and religious vestments.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Investigations at an Olmec Community
Excellent pictures of domestic areas. Pollen analysis offers information on farming and socialization.
Library of Congress
Loc: 1492: An Ongoing Voyage
An exhibit by the Library of Congress supplies diverse facts on the famous 1492 voyage. The exhibition first examines the encounter between the European explorers and the native people. They explore five geographical areas: The Caribbean...
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Calavaras County Historical Society and Museum: Mi Wok Indians
See these interesting photographs of artifacts from the Miwok Indian tradition. There is a brief discussion of the culture of the Miwok also. From the Calavaras County Historical Society.
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Big Eddy Site, Unearthing the Mysteries of Man
An archaeological dig in Missouri has unearthed artifacts that may predate the Clovis culture. Volunteers are digging through layers to find clues.
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University of Chicago
Ancient Mesopotamia: Comparing Mesopotamia to Modern Day Iraq [Pdf]
In this instructional activity students will use knowledge of Mesopotamian artifacts, culture and history to relate to current events in Iraq.
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Mesopotamian Civilization: The Land Between the Rivers
This detailed article on the Sumerians provides information on Sumerian writing, myth, education, city-states, and artifacts. Part of a larger world history website, "The Land Between the Rivers," is an excellent introduction to the...
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Division of Archaeology: Activity Guides
Find lesson plans for elementary and middle school students that include archaelogy activities for sites primarily in Louisiana. Take a look at the life of Archaic period Mound Builders, and find many examples of artifacts.
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New York State Museum: Mohawk Iroquois Village [Pdf]
The New York State Museum features a virtual exhibit of a Mohawk Iroquois Village depicting what life was like in the early 1600s. You can read European eyewitness accounts of encounters with the Mohawks.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Early Medieval Period: History
An overview of Islamic art from the early medieval period (approximately A.D. 1000 to A.D. 1150) that begins with a historical overview of the shifting Islamic politics of the time. With informative descriptions and wonderful...
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Tarascan Copper Metallurgy at Itziparatzico (2003)
Excavation indicates Itziparatzico was an area of sophisticated copper metallurgy. It is not determined if work was for domestic use or trade. One important implication, however, is that copper is not found locally. Because the smelting...
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: San Carlos Rural Olmec Household Project (1996)
Investigation of two excavated households offers insights into Olmec daily life during the Formative Period.
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Univ. Of Chicago: Lost Treasures From Iraq Slideshow
The Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago has assembled a collection of resources aimed at helping to recover treasures from Iraq's National Museum that were looted in the spring of 2003. This slideshow contains examples of...
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Bear Tooth
A vast collection of stories is presented in this excellent special report by the Seattle Times to showcase the culture and history of Tse-whit-zen, "the largest ancient Indian village ever unearthed in Washington". Listen to talk about...
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Spear Point
A vast collection of stories is presented in this excellent special report by the Seattle Times to showcase the culture and history of Tse-whit-zen, "the largest ancient Indian village ever unearthed in Washington". Listen to talk about...
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Trade Bead
A vast collection of stories is presented in this excellent special report by the Seattle Times to showcase the culture and history of Tse-whit-zen, "the largest ancient Indian village ever unearthed in Washington". Listen to talk about...
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Class Flow: Immigration
[Free Registration/Login Required] Immigration to the United States (Ellis Island and Angel Island) is explained beautifully by describing the interactions and contributions of the various peoples and cultures that have immigrated to the...
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Virtual Museum: Prehistoric Art Mesolithic
At this site from the Virtual Museum you can read about various Mesolithic cave paintings located in the Ukraine, Azerbaidzhan, Uzbekistan, Tadzhikistand, and India. Available in Russian as well.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Colorado: Lindenmeier Site
The only extensive Folsom culture campsite yet found with artifacts dating from approximately 11200 BCE to 3000 BCE.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Utah: Danger Cave
Archaeological site featuring artifacts of the Desert Culture from ca. 9500 BCE until ca. 500 CE.
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Tse Whit Zen Village Site Map
A vast collection of stories is presented in this excellent special report by the Seattle Times to showcase the culture and history of Tse-whit-zen, "the largest ancient Indian village ever unearthed in Washington". Listen to talk about...
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