The site gives very detailed information on countries' geography, society, economy, transportation, communications, government, politics and history. This site does not cover some of the world's smaller countries.

Here you can find historical information and learning activities for all ages. Some features are the classroom, historical calendar, exhibits, quiz, and more.

This site contains a number of interactive and easy to understand maps detailing topics from goverenment and war to art and living conditions.

BBC's History section offers an impressive array of exhibitions, activities, games, photo galleries and other resources. Major categories include: Ancient History, Archaeology, Church and State, Science and Discovery, Society and Conflict, War and Culture, and Family History.

A great new site that includes: a U.S. history e-textbook; over 400 annotated documents, primary sources on slavery, Mexican American and Native American history, and U.S. political, social, and legal history; short essays on the history of film, ethnicity, private life, and technology; multimedia exhibitions; reference resources that include a searchable database of 1,500 annotated links, classroom handouts, chronologies, glossaries, an audio archive including speeches and book talks by historians, and a visual archive with hundreds of historical maps and images.

A retired high school history teacher has produced a well organized and super-stocked resource of links to history and education-related sites.

The site is divided simply into three main categories: Educators, Families, and Students. The Educators section is keyword searchable and features lesson plans -- many pertaining to history. The Students section features an interactive "Secrets of the Smithsonian" that teaches about the special collections at the Smithsonian.

This site includes links to historical maps of the World, the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the Pacific, and cities around the world.

Searchable database of maps housed in the Library of Congress' collection. This site specializes in "Americana and Cartographic Treasures ".

Features comprehensive information on countries including maps. Each country section features information on the geography, people, history, and economy of the country plus much more.