The Art of Tibet: This site, which is part of the Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation's Himalayan Art Project which "seeks to preserve the sacred art of the Himalayas", features a wonderful array of sacred and ancient Tibetan art pieces. You can choose from four sections -- 'Introduction' 'Collections', 'Exhibits', 'Books' -- from the home page. These then lead you to various sub-sections which deal with everything from the 'Origins of Tibetan Art' to the significance and symbolism of the works. A lot of the information is pretty deep but if you have a keen appreciation for ancient Hindu cultures and Buddhism, you would find much to keep you enthralled here. To really get the most out of this site, opt for the Flash Version. And don't forget to check out the audio glossary of Tibetan and Sanskrit names and terms.

Castles of the World: You get exactly what the title says here: general information on castles in Europe, the US and even Japan, and sections on topics like 'Architecture' and 'Armor & Weapons'. There's a 'Directory' that offers "1000+ castle links", a 'Bulletin Board', 'News Page', and some commercial info -- 'Castle Hotels', 'Castles for Sale', 'Castle Tour' etc. Kids will love the virtual castle tour that's specifically designed for them, while the '10 Most Popular Castles' list should help you narrow down your choice of castles to visit in case you're planning a tour of any of the countries noted for their castles. The home page is densely-packed but it's neatly designed and loads up easily.

Comics.com: Comic strip addicts will definitely want to visit this "home of comics on the web" for their daily fix. It's got more than 60 of the world's most popular comic strips, including Alley Oop, Garfield, Heathcliff, Herman, Peanuts and Ziggy. You choose your favourite strip(s) from a select box, and if you can't find it or if you're looking for a particular theme, just type the word or phrase in the search box and 'Go'. Links to the more popular comic strip sites appear on the home page along with special features like a tribute to Charles M. Schulz by artists and an exploration of the art of Herman creator Jim Unger. It's an easy-loading home page with just enough colour and character to attract surfers.

E-Conflict World Encyclopedia: Aiming to 'Eradicate Conflict by Increasing Cultural Awareness', this fast-guide to the countries of the world is one of most useful basic geographical tools on the Web. There's a search box providing a drop-down alphabetical list of the various nations. Once you've chosen your country you get maps, current weather forecasts and facts and figures on geography, people, defence and economy. You can also listen to 'National Anthems', find out more about 'Country Flags' or participate in an 'Online Discussion' right from the main page. It's definitely a great resource "for business, tourists, students and teachers" like it claims.

Alec Guinness: Alec Guinness, who died at the age of 86 on Aug 5, was an actor of classic accomplishments. But he will probably be best remembered as an icon of popular culture for his role (he was not particularly proud of it) as Obi-Wan Kenobi in George's Lucas original Star Wars trilogy. This unofficial fan site documents his life and work with the kind of loving devotion that characterizes idolatory as its most sublime and inspired. Sections include 'Contents', 'Biography', 'Links', 'Films', 'Theatre', 'Awards' and 'Quotes', and the more eloquent press obituaries that followed his death are featured as well. It's a neat and mutedly designed home page that should interest Guinness fans and Obi-Wan Kenobi devotees.

A Virtual Journey into the Universe: Using "Java and Shockwave extensively" this astronomy site takes you on a fascinating multi-dimensional space voyage. You can explore the solar system by getting to know 'The Planets', one by one, before embarking on a virtual journey into 'The Universe'. There're also 'Chat Rooms' where you can take part in group discussions on such topics as 'Is there life on other planets?' and 'Is time travel possible?' The 'Recent News', Flash-enhanced 'Interactivity' and 'Glossary of Terms' sections are also full of fun and fascinating features. If plug-ins annoy you, you can choose a plain HTML Version of this site, though the Flash animations of the orbiting planets are way too cool to be missed.

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