History - Western Civilization: Websites
Ancient Egypt
- British Museuminformation on Egyptian life, rulers, gods and goddesses, pyramids, temples, and mummification. It's meant for a younger audience, but is still useful information from a reliable source.
Ancient Mesopotamia
- Ancient MesopotamiaDescriptive website telling the story of Ancient Mesopotamia - includes images and artifacts.
Vikings
Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga , presented by the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, examines the history of the western expansion of the Vikings and sheds new light on a well known culture. Includes maps and exhibit highlights. (NOTE: This is an archived copy of the original Smithsonian Website. Not all links may work.)