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University of California
Earthguide: Maps: Shaded Relief: Mediterranean [Pdf]
View a digital image of a colored shaded relief map of the Mediterranean.
University of Calgary
Greek Colonization of the Mediterranean
Interesting map of Greek colonization around 650 B.C. Also includes areas of Etruscan and Phoenician settlements.
Other
The Etruscans: The Port
This site offers a great example of the importance of the sea in European life. Read about the Etruscans of Italy, their ports and navigation, maritime trade, and war at sea.
Curated OER
Principal Railway and Steamship Routes, Central Europe and Mediterranean, 1910
Map shows principal railways and steamship routes throughout Central Europe and the Mediterranean Sea in 1910. This map also shows major cities and rivers, and uses the Mercator's Projection.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Zoom School: Africa
What continent is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Red Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea? Click here and find out. Explore art, animals, flags, crafts, explorers, geography, and more to learn about Africa.
BBC
Bbc: Ks2: Who Were the Ancient Greeks?
About 2,500 years ago, Greece was one of the most important places in the ancient world. The Greeks were great thinkers, warriors, writers, actors, athletes, artists, architects and politicians. The name 'Greeks' was given to the people...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Palestinians
Palestinians inhabit an area east of the Mediterranean Sea and south of Lebanon. The Jordan River, Lakes Huleh and Tiberias, and the Dead Sea separate Palestine from Jordan. Christians refer to Palestine as "the Holy Land." Today...
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Cote D'azur Corse
A very brief overview of the French region of Cote d'Azur - Corse. It includes a short history, a brief discussion of geology of the region, and an overview of Corse(Corsica), the fourth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. There are...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Middle East
Wikipedia offers detailed information on the Middle East, an area that extends from the southeastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf.
The History Cat
The History Cat: The Silk Road
Discover detailed information about the Silk Road, a network of trade routes that connected the East and West from China to the Mediterranean Sea. Read stories of wealthy merchants, deadly bandits, fabulous cities, ghosts and genies, and...
Phonecian Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia Phoeniciana: Phoenicia
The first paragraph gives some history and major achievements of the Phoenicians. Scroll down for alphabet and other achievement information.
Boise State University
Boise State University: The Punic Wars: Carthage
A description of Carthage and its economic importance in the ancient world.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Malta
Presents a virtual travel guide and country profile of the European island nation of Malta, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population,...
BBC
Bbc: News: Regions and Territories: Gibraltar
BBC News features a general overview of the British territory of Gibraltar. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to recent audio and video news articles, a timeline of...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Genseric the Vandal
History of Genseric, King of the Vandals, who ruled a Germanic tribe during the 5th Century, turning them into a powerful force of the Mediterranean Sea. Site includes links to worksheets, activities and quizzes.
Savvas Learning
Pearson Education: Greek and Hellenistic Civilization [Pdf]
This is a summary of chapter three of a textbook on world history. It looks at the contributions of the ancient Greeks to western civilization, the breadth of their civilization in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea regions, and their...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Barbary States, 1802 1805
A map of the Mediterranean Sea region showing the Barbary States and southern Europe at the time of the Tripolitan War (First Barbary War - 1801-1804) between the United States and the North African Ottoman Empire regencies. The map...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Physical Map of Europe, 1916
A physical map of Europe from 1916 showing color-coded elevations and water depths for the area extending from Iceland to the natural boundary between Europe and Asia (Ural Mountains to the Caspian Sea), and the Arctic Circle to the...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Hellas, 550 Bc
A map of the Hellenes settlements in 550 BC before the Persian Wars, including the southern Balkan Peninsula, the islands and coastal regions of the Mare Aegaeum (Aegean Sea), the southern tip of the Italian Peninsula and Sicily. This...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Physical Europe, 1916
A physical map of Europe from 1916 showing color-coded elevations and water depths for the area extending from Iceland to the Ural Mountains in Russia Proper, and the Arctic Circle to the Mediterranean Sea. Land elevation colors range...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Map of Egypt, 1858
Map of Egypt in 1858 from the Nile Delta south to the First Cataract, showing Cities, trade centers, oases, ports, railways, and the site of the proposed Suez Canal. Portions of the Libyan Desert, the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea and...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: The Roman Empire Under Augustus, 27 Bc to Ad 14
A map of the extent of the Roman Empire under Augustus (63 BC to AD 14). The map is color-coded to show the territories, and uses Latin place names such as Mare Internum (Mediterranean Sea), Pontus Euxinus (Black Sea), and Danubius Fl....
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: A View of Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and its largest city in both population and area. Located in the Judean Mountains, between the Mediterranean Sea and the northern tip of the Dead Sea, modern Jerusalem has grown up outside the Old City....
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: Letters and Dispatches of Horatio Nelson
A collection of writings by the famous British admiral who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The writings give valuable details about British naval tactics during the Napoleonic Wars.