Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Romania: Introduction
Explore statistics, history, culture, economy, politics, and demographics for the country of Romania in Southeastern Europe.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Bulgaria
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Bulgaria, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Czech Republic
Here you can find a country profile and travel guide to the European country of the Czech Republic, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Kazakhstan: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the Central Asian country of Kazakhstan.
Other
Nearpod: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
In this current events lesson plan, students learn about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, understand the history of Ukraine, and discuss the effects of the attack on Ukrainian and Russian civilians.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Post Vietnam Foreign Policy
This site discusses U.S. foreign policy after Vietnam encompassed every corner of the globe as Presidents Ford and Carter attempted to work with countries in Eastern Europe, Latin American and the Middle East.
BBC
Bbc News: Country Profile: Azerbaijan
A country profile on Azerbaijan, a republic located in the Caucasus region. The article gives information on the recent history, the government and leadership and the news media. (December 2011)
BBC
Bbc: The Soviet Union's Last Stand
1991 was a tumultuous year for the Soviet Union, filled with reform, an attempted coup, and eventual collapse of the empire. In this series of articles, explore the final days of the ailing Soviet Union.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Vampires: Folklore, Fantasy and Fact
The myth of the bloodsucking vampire has stalked humans from ancient Mesopotamia to 18th-century Eastern Europe, but it has differed in the terrifying details. So, how did we arrive at the popular image we know, love and fear today? And...
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Through Ellis Island and Angel Island, 1870 1920
Collection of digital resources gathered from public libraries, archives, and museums about Ellis Island and Angel Island. Discover America's most famous era in immigration history. The Golden Door, also known as Ellis Island, opened to...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Czech Republic
Find information about the Czech Republic's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this website.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Slovakia
Kids learn about the geography and history of Slovakia. These topics are discussed on the website: capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Poland
Investigate Poland's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this site.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cultural Heritage at Risk: Syria
Syria, home to some of the oldest and culturally rich cities and archaeological sites in the world, is currently experiencing significant devastation due to shelling, a breakdown of order, looting,and iconoclasm. The current situation in...