PBS
The Lost City of Mapungubwe
This site has interesting background information of the ancient city of Mapungubwe in South Africa which was hidden from the world by the apartheid government. Now scholars and archaeologists can explore and excavate there with no problems.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Arts and Humanities: Art of Africa
A landing page for a course on African art found in regions and in individual countries.
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights: Nigeria, an Overview
Brief timeline of Nigerian history in the twentieth century, from the PBS series "Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy." Includes timeline entries related to independence, which was achieved in 1960.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Trade & Tradition: Lesson 5 Quiz
Five question quiz tests your knowledge of trade and traditions in ancient West Africa.
Read Works
Read Works: Growing Up in Darfur
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about life as a refugee in Darfur. A question sheet is available to help students build reading comprehension skills.
BBC
Bbc News: Timeline on Somalia
This site provides a concise timeline on the history of Somalia from its earliest beginnings to the present. It identifies the major historical personalities and leaders of Somalia.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Cross Cultural Colonial Conflicts
A collection of primary sources which explores cross-cultural conflicts during the Colonial period of United States history.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Slavery & the Making of America
Using primary documents, oral histories, and other historical resources, discover how the arts of Africa, Europe, and pre-Civil War America influenced the culture of enslaved African Americans.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: The Gambia: History
Read through this graphic about the geography of Gambia, the smallest nation in Africa, to find out its area, natural resources, and environmental concerns, among other information. From CIA World Fact Book.
BBC
Bbc News: Country Profile Mauritania
A country profile of Mauritania, an oil rich country in Africa. Basic facts relating to history, geography, politics, economy, imports and exports, monetary unit, languages, and religion as well as links to related topics are all included.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Assyrians
Ancient Assyrians were inhabitants of one the world's earliest civilizations, Mesopotamia, which began to emerge around 3500 B . C . The Assyrians invented the world's first written language and the 360-degree circle, established...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Course Syllabi
Smarthistory is an "Open Educational Resource". This resource has a growing collection of videos and essays that focus on the art of Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Islamic world, and Oceania.
BBC
Bbc: South Sudan Country Profile
This profile of South Sudan includes information on the history, culture, media, and leaders of the country. In addition, it provides a detailed timeline of the country's development and links to related articles.
Curated OER
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Spanish North Africa
Learn about religion in Spanish North Africa, five small territories claimed by Spain, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Other
The David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
"The David Rumsey Historical Map Collection focuses on rare 18th and 19th century North and South America cartographic history materials. Historic maps of the World, Europe, Asia, and Africa are also represented. The collection...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The Transatlantic Slave Trade
A collection uses primary sources to explore the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The Colonies: Motivations and Realities
A collection of primary sources to explore the motivations and realities behind life in the American colonies.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Geography: People: San Bushmen of the Kalahari
Describes the way of life of the Bushmen or Khoi and the threats they face to their traditional way of life.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Geography: People: Taureg Nomads of the Sahara
Read about the characteristics of the Taureg, a nomadic people who inhabit the Sahara region. Their lifestyle is described and what they do to survive in the extreme heat of the desert.
Curated OER
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: South Africa
Learn about religion in South Africa, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Apollo 11 Stones
The Apollo 11 Stones remain the oldest examples of figurative art from the African continent. Their discovery contributes to our conception of early humanity's creative attempts, before the invention of formal writing, to express their...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Red Fox
Red foxes are the most widely distributed wild carnivores in the world, occurring in North America, Asia, Europe, and North Africa. They are also widespread in Australia, where they were introduced in about 1850 so that fox-hunters would...
PBS
Pbs: The Swahili People
This is a site from the PBS series "Wonders of the African World." This brief but detailed article gives information about the origins and history of the Swahili people.