Read Works
Read Works: The Importance of Muhammad Ali [Abridged]
[Free Registration/Login Required] Abridged from the full text located at the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, this passage provides biographical information about the famous boxer and Civil Rights advocate, Muhammad Ali....
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: History of Medieval Islam
This page presents detailed information about the history of Islam during the Medieval Period. Includes discussion of the Ottoman Empire and various reigning families.
United Nations
Unesco: Ancient City of Bosra
The ancient city of Bosra, a World Heritage site, is located in Syria. It was the capital of Arabia under the Romans, and sits along the route to Mecca taken by ancient travelers. It has monuments from the Nabataean, Roman, Byzantine and...
Digital History
Digital History: Black Nationalism and Black Power
There were two methods of protesting discrimination of African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement: follow Martin Luther King, Jr. or Malcolm X. Find out about the Black Panther Party, Black Nationalism, and Black Power.
Other
Law Research: Pakistan Law and Government Pakistani Historical Background
Detailed information about Pakistan's history from the dawn of Islam to the Pakistan movement.
British Library
British Library: Expressions of Faith: Islamic Manuscripts
A series of seven Islamic manuscripts from various time periods with illustrations and written commentary.
PBS
Pbs: Islamic Culture: Art
A study of Islamic culture, art and architecture taken from the PBS show on Islam "Islam: Empire of Faith".