Curated OER
Radio Free Europe: Radio Liberty
RFE/RL broadcasts news of the day to Eastern Europe countries. Also provides ongoing information about current newsworthy topics.
Other
Undp: Reversing the Epidemic Aids in Eastern Europe
A UN report on the Aids epidemic in central, eastern Europe and the Russian federation. These areas are undergoing a major increase in aids infections.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Russia and Eastern Europe Chronology
Fly through history with a flick of the wrist! The chronology of Russia, Poland, The Balkans, and the rest of Eastern Europe is provided beginning with the Slavic Origins to the present day.
Sam Houston State University
Shsu: Country Study: Romania and the Eastern Question
This site presents a history of eastern Europe from the eleventh to the seventeenth century. It contains a section of Transylvania under the Hapsburgs.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: The End of Europe's Middle Ages
This useful tutorial includes information about the economy, feudalism, the Holy Roman Empire and other important topics pertaining to Europe in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, a time of transition in European history. Easy to...
University of North Carolina
Unc Global: Center for Slavic, Eurasian and East European Studies
Exhaustive collection of resources and information on Eastern European, Slavic, and Eurasian cultures and histories.
BBC
Bbc News: Why Eastern Europe's Future Was Not Orange
BBC News provides an article sharing reasons why the Orange Revolution in the Ukraine did not successfully bring in changes wanted by the people even with the change in regime.
University of Texas at Austin
Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Historical Maps of Europe
This collection from the University of Texas Library Online of historical maps contains a wide variety of maps from various parts of Europe and from different parts of history. Each map is accompanied by a brief description and is clear...
Other
George Bush Presidential Library Foundation: Cold War Dare
A Cold War strategy game where you must make critical decisions about how much the United States should support the burgeoning democratic movement in Eastern Europe at the risk of provoking the ire of the Soviet Union. Has three levels...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Nicolae Ceausescu
A lengthy biography of the life of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. Chronicles his early life, rise to power, political and economic powers, and ultimate demise. Ceausescu is a good person to study to learn about the end of communism...
Other
Central Europe Review: Elena Ceausescu
This site contains information on the legacy of Elena Ceausescu. It details her life as the wife of the Romanian dictator and the legacy she left behind. (Published 8 July 1999)
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Hungary: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Hungary located in Eastern Europe.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Europe: Countries Quiz
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the countries of Europe.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Western and Central Europe Chronology: The Huns
This article provides insight regarding the migrations of the Huns into Europe.
Other
Central Europe Review: Dreams at the End of the Night: "Temptation"
The "Central Europe Review," the weekly journal of Central and East European politics, society and culture, presents "Temptation," prose by Ewald Murrer. It is excerpted from his book, Dreams at the End of the Night.
George Mason University
Chnm: Making the History of 1989
Excellent online resource that through the use of primary sources and scholar interviews, focuses on the historical events of 1989 that deal with the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe. Great teacher resource with lesson plans...
BBC
Bbc: 1989: Czech Police Crush Protest Rally
The people of Czechoslovakia reached a boiling point in 1989 with citizens clamoring for political economic, and social reforms. This article by the BBC portrays how demonstrations for such reforms ended with tragedy when the police...
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: End of the Cold War
This is a collection of primary source documents covering the collapse of the Soviet Union during the late 1980's. The collection contains documents from archives in most of the former Soviet bloc countries. They discuss the changes...
Other
Europe for Visitors: Country List
This resource is a commercial travel resource that features links to information about the countries of Western Europe. Photographs are included throughout.
Columbia University
Columbia University: China and Europe 1500 2000 and Beyond
Learn about China and its growth throughout the world. Understand and compare the growth of Europe with China. Links to many different topics. Offers lesson plans and study guides (PDF, Adobe Reader required). Includes video (uses...
Flow of History
Flow of History: World War Two in Europe
The outbreak of World War Two in Europe began with Hitler's invasion of Poland. Through text and a colored graphic flowchart, the events and battles and eventual end of the war, can be visually traced. Suitable for both students and...
PBS
Commanding Heights
This timeline of East Germany from 1945 to 1990 chronicles key events from communist domination to political and economic freedom with the end of the Cold War and the dismantling of the Berlin Wall.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Romania
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Romania in Eastern Europe. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Ukraine
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to the Ukraine in Eastern Europe. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available...
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