Links on Egypt

http://ce.eng.usf.edu/pharos/wonders/pyramid.html - facts about the history, location, and layout of one of the seven wonders of the world.

http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/ - this awesome site explores what life was like in Ancient Egypt. Learn about the pharaohs, pyramids, temples, gods and goddesses, and much more.

http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmnh/pyramid.htm - learn about these tombs of early Egyptian kings at this site from the Smithsonian.

http://www.egypt.com/history/index.html - features facts on Egyptian religion, mummification, kings and queens, gods, and the Nile River

http://www.virtual-egypt.com/ - explore this huge multimedia resource about ancient Egypt including interactive maps, mummies, pyramids, hieroglyphics, gods, pharaohs, games, and much more!

http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/arth/zoser/zoser.html - clickable map and pictures of the first tomb in Egypt to be built entirely of stone. From the University of Pennsylvania's History of Art site.

http://members.aol.com/egyptmouse - explore the monuments, treasures, and world of ancient Egypt by following the adventures of a small, grey, plush-toy mouse. Includes lots of pictures!

http://www.ashmol.ox.ac.uk/gri/4tut.html - read the diaries of early 1920's excavator Howard Carter along with other publications about the tomb. See some photos too.

http://www.mfa.org/egypt/amarna/index.html - - check out the video introduction and see objects from the exhibition, such as statues, carvings, and paintings, that trace the story of Akhenaten and his world. Includes info about archaeology too!

http://touregypt.net/Antiq.htm - great site with tons of information on the History of Egypt, Egyptian pyramids and other monuments, important people, mythology, and the Egyptian Book of the Dead.

http://touregypt.net/kids/ - print out and color pictures of a pyramid, the Sphinx, pharaohs, and more!

Links on France

http://www.smartweb.fr/louvre - take a complete virtual tour of the Louvre Museum. Site includes pictures of the museum and its works of art.

http://www.atkielski.com/PhotoGallery/Paris/General/ArcDeTriompheSmall.html - learn about this 16 story war monument in Paris and see what it looks like, from Anthony's Homepage.

http://www.hotel-paris.com/places/arctriomphe/arctriomphe2.html - includes the history and location of this monument in Paris.

http://www.christusrex.org/www1/splendors/french.cathedrals.html - - pictures and descriptions of French churches and cathedrals

http://www.atkielski.com/PhotoGallery/Paris/Eiffel/EiffelTowerSmall.html - read about the tower, check out some photos, or read an FAQ. From Anthony's Homepage

http://www.tardis.ed.ac.uk/~angus/Gallery/Photos/Europe/France/index.html - images of different locations in France

http://www.stonepages.com/- visit stone circles, dolmens, hillforts, and other ancient megaliths located throughout France, Italy, Ireland, and the UK.

http://www.ontheline.org.uk/explore/journey/france/food.htm - find out why food is a key ingredient of life in France and try some French cooking at home with these recipes. From Oxfam and partners

http://www.christusrex.org/www1/splendors/french.cathedrals.html - pictures and descriptions of French churches and cathedrals

http://www.culture.fr/culture/noel/angl/noel.htm - read about French and Canadian family celebrations, religious ceremonies, communal festivities, and the origins of Christmas. In French and English.

http://www.hightowertrail.com/Bastil.htm - explains the holiday and the values of the revolution.

http://www.ontheline.org.uk/explore/journey/france/frindex.htm - take a virtual journey to experience French culture, cuisine, and scenery. Or check out the guidebook for facts and figures, geography, history, and more. Bienvenue! From Oxfam and partners.

http://www.aboutscotland.co.uk/mqshfra.html - brief info about Mary Stuart's education in France while she was growing up

http://www.mcphee.com/store/fishstory.html - France=Fun with Fish....another version of the history behind the holiday!

http://library.thinkquest.org/28022/case/rhine.html -let a ThinkQuest team teach you about this river that flows through Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, and France.

http://www.chartres-csm.org/us.html - come explore the beautiful stained glass of this historic cathedral in France

http://www.personal.psu.edu/staff/j/x/jxf17/index.html   - personal page on Greece

http://www.drjclassics.com/drj/sites/olympos/olympos.htm   - virtual climb up the highest mountain in Greece

http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/lausd/history/greece/  - visit some of the places that made Greece famous. Includes pictures and brief facts about many famous Greek landmarks

http://www.greece4kids.com/   - check out this great guide to Greece written by an 8-year-old girl who's spent a lot of time there. You can read about the food, see what there is to do there, or look at lots of neat pictures.

http://users.nni.com/aris/mountain/olympos.htm  - description of this large mountain formation which is also a National Park in Central Greece. Includes some photos.

http://www.santorinreisen.de/indexe.htm  - information and pictures on this Greek island and the history of its volcano.

http://uranus.eng.auth.gr/new/eng/thessaloniki.html   -read about this Greek city, which is one of the oldest in Europe, and see some photos

http://www-2.cs.cmu.edu/~mjw/recipes/ethnic/greek/  -  greek recipes

http://www.greecefoods.com/  -  greek food a complete guide

http://www.ipl.org/youth/cquest/europe/grhol.html   -  greek holidays

http://www.greekfoodfest.com/recipes.htm  -  greek food festival

http://www.vacation.net.gr/p/history.html  -  history of Greece

http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/4553/  - ThinkQuest Junior Site about Greek mythological gods, heroes and heroines, villains, and animals. Site includes audio clips to help you to say the names correctly.

http://www.republic.k12.mo.us/highschool/teachers/tstephen/grecul.htm  -  greek culture

http://www.pantheon.org/mythica.html  -  The Encyclopedia Mythica

http://library.thinkquest.org/J0110010/home.htm  -  this ThinkQuest site will tell you all about gods and goddesses, titans, creatures, celestial bodies, and more.

http://srd.yahoo.com/drst/37927910/*http://www.chefdecuisine.com/pasta/pastaindex.htm –

http://www.tardis.ed.ac.uk/~angus/Gallery/Photos/Europ e/Italy/index.html - images of different locations in Italy

http://www.iei.net/~tryan/walk.htm - over 280 pictures of the Colosseum and parts of the Forum Romanum, arranged so you can "walk" around these ancient monuments

http://www.dia.org/collections/ancient/rome/rome.html - see photos and read descriptions of different works of art from the Roman Empire.

http://www.arthistory.sbc.edu/sacredplaces/stpeters.html - picture and historical information for this impressive building in Rome.

http://www.thehistorynet.com/HistoricTraveler/grandtour/1196_fact.htm - - brief list of facts about this famous building in Rome

http://www.science.wayne.edu/~mcogan/Humanities/Sistine/index.html - contains a photographic map of the entire ceiling, allowing you to become familiar with the locations of the different panels

http://sunserv.kfki.hu/~arthp/tours/sistina/index.html - virtual tour of this masterpiece, painted by Michelangelo, in Vatican City. From the Web Gallery of Art.

http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/volc_images/img_etna.html - tons of cool photos and facts about this Italian volcano.

http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/worldbook/atozgeography/m/374300.html - read a short article about this famous volcano.

http://www.volcano.si.edu/gvp/volcano/region01/italy/etna/var.htm -find out where this volcano is located and check out its latest activity

http://www.geo.mtu.edu/~boris/STROMBOLI.html - get the latest news and info about Stromboli, Vulcano, Etna, Vesuvius, Eolian Volcanoes, and other Italian volcanoes. Offers cool multimedia clips too!

http://www.tardis.ed.ac.uk/~angus/Gallery/Photos/Europ e/Italy/index.html - images of different locations in Italy

http://www.iei.net/~tryan/walk.htm - over 280 pictures of the Colosseum and parts of the Forum Romanum, arranged so you can "walk" around these ancient monuments

http://www.dia.org/collections/ancient/rome/rome.html - see photos and read descriptions of different works of art from the Roman Empire.

http://www.arthistory.sbc.edu/sacredplaces/stpeters.html - picture and historical information for this impressive building in Rome.

http://www.thehistorynet.com/HistoricTraveler/grandtour/1196_fact.htm - - brief list of facts about this famous building in Rome

http://www.science.wayne.edu/~mcogan/Humanities/Sistine/index.html - contains a photographic map of the entire ceiling, allowing you to become familiar with the locations of the different panels

http://sunserv.kfki.hu/~arthp/tours/sistina/index.html - virtual tour of this masterpiece, painted by Michelangelo, in Vatican City. From the Web Gallery of Art.

http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/volc_images/img_etna.html - tons of cool photos and facts about this Italian volcano.

http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/worldbook/atozgeography/m/374300.html - read a short article about this famous volcano.

http://www.volcano.si.edu/gvp/volcano/region01/italy/etna/var.htm -find out where this volcano is located and check out its latest activity

http://www.geo.mtu.edu/~boris/STROMBOLI.html - get the latest news and info about Stromboli, Vulcano, Etna, Vesuvius, Eolian Volcanoes, and other Italian volcanoes. Offers cool multimedia clips too!

http://www.fotw.stm.it/flags/mt.html  -  general information

http://www.tbc.gov.bc.ca/cwgames/country/Malta/malta.html  -  general information

http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/mt.html   -   general information

http://media.maps.com/magellan/Images/MALTA-W1.gif      - malta map

http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/cia00/malta_sm00.jpg    -   malta map

http://www.visiteurope.com/Malta/Malta02.htm - General information on Malta

http://www.searchmalta.com - All the information one needs about Malta. One can also chat with other Maltese people here.

http://www.only-network.com/postcards/malta.asp send postcards from Malta

http://www.magnet.mt/ Official site with information about Malta, its Government, and its people

http://www.airmalta.com/ Air Malta is the country's National Airline.

http://www.um.edu.mt/ Welcome to the University of Malta

http://www.maltairport.com/

http://www.searchmalta.com All the information you want about Malta

http://www.maltayellowpages.com/ Online MALTA Yellow Pages

http://www.mfa.com.mt/ To promote and develop the game of football in the Republic of Malta.

http://www.infinito.it/utenti/malta_mega_temples UNESCO has designated the main Megalithic Temples of Malta and the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum
as WORLD HERITAGE SITES.

http://www.fotw.stm.it/flags/es.html - see the current state and regional flags, learn the significance of their colors, and read the history behind this country's previous flags

http://www.ontheline.org.uk/explore/journey/spain/spindex.htm – explore daily life in Spain and cultural traditions like bullfights, Flamenco dance, Spanish food, and more. Check out the guidebook for facts and figures too

http://www.lex5.k12.sc.us/ces/Spain.htm - read reports about the geography, history, government, daily life, and people of Spain as written by 5th grade students.

http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/sp.html - get information on the people, geography, government, economy, and much more from the CIA World Factbook

http://www.ontheline.org.u k/explore/journey/spain/arts.htm - read about Spain's artistic heritage, including information on painter Pablo Picasso and poet Federico Garcia Lorca. You can also see samples of their work

http://www.andaluciaphotogallery.com/ - - see what this area of Spain looks like!

http://www.ontheline.org.uk/explore/journey/spain/spindex.htm - explore daily life in Spain and cultural traditions like bullfights, Flamenco dance, Spanish food, and more. Check out the guidebook for facts and figures too

http://www.tardis.ed.ac.uk/~angus/Gallery/Photos/Europe/Spain/index.html - pictures of different locations in Spain

http://www.jtutor.clara.net/viajes/spain/spain.htm - view lots of photos from different regions of the country

http://www.holidays.net/ramadan/cards.htm - you can send a card to a friend from this site.

http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/tu.html get information on the people, geography, government, economy, and much more from the CIA World Factbook

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/trtoc.html facts about Turkey's history, geography, resources, government, economy, and much more.

http://turktour.com/tips.html learn about Turkey's geography, climate, history, and more. Includes cultural info, photos, and specific info about Antolia too.

http://www.fotw.stm.it/flags/tr.html General information about Turkey

http://media.maps.com/magellan/Images/TURKEY-W1.gif map of Turkey

http://ebooks.whsmithonline.co.uk/encyclopedia/48/M0011548.htm find out how the empire rose to power in Turkey, conquered most of the surrounding lands, and fell after WWI

http://www.smm.org/catal/home.html learn how to think like an archaeologist by doing games, activities and other experiments at this site about a 9,000 year old village found in modern-day Turkey.

http://www.boun.edu.tr/istanbul/history.htmlhttp://www.boun.edu.tr/istanbul/history.html history on Istanbul

http://www.turkey.org/intro.html general information on Turkey

http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/tu.html Information on Turkey

http://www.exploreturkey.com/exptur.phtml Explore Turkey