World History
I wish I had found this last week (but fortunately my e-book has some good stuff on it too). If you go here, there is a great National Geographic series of maps showing the "out of Africa" movement of man. Each of the series of maps also has a video (and the words for the video) to explain what is going on.
- The African Diaspora In The Indian Ocean World
The New York Public Library has a terrific online exhibit about Africa in the Indian Ocean from the 7th century through the early modern period. The exhibit includes short essays, images, video clips, and maps. Click on essays, then East Africa,...
- How Does The Internet Work?
Former Senator Ted Stevens famously called the Internet a series of tubes for which Jon Stewart gave him a hard time. The truth is that it is just that, a series of tubes, relay stations, data centers (where the "cloud" is kept). Above...
- Chinese Dynasties Maps
I just found this video showing the maps of the Chinese Dynasties. So I will add it to the end of that part on my blog. ...
- Nota Collaboration Posters
NOTA is a new collaborative poster maker similar to Glogster. The added benefit is that it can add Google Maps in addition to pictures, video, words, etc. Here is a video showing how to make a post. One disadvantage is that it does not...
- History Of Europe In The 19th Century - Animated Maps
Animated Maps I stumbled upon this great resource today. Not only are the maps animated, but they are also narrated. There are a series of maps beginning with the Congress of Vienna. There are also some animated ancient maps. The best part is - they are...
World History
Early Man Migration Video and Map
- The African Diaspora In The Indian Ocean World
The New York Public Library has a terrific online exhibit about Africa in the Indian Ocean from the 7th century through the early modern period. The exhibit includes short essays, images, video clips, and maps. Click on essays, then East Africa,...
- How Does The Internet Work?
Former Senator Ted Stevens famously called the Internet a series of tubes for which Jon Stewart gave him a hard time. The truth is that it is just that, a series of tubes, relay stations, data centers (where the "cloud" is kept). Above...
- Chinese Dynasties Maps
I just found this video showing the maps of the Chinese Dynasties. So I will add it to the end of that part on my blog. ...
- Nota Collaboration Posters
NOTA is a new collaborative poster maker similar to Glogster. The added benefit is that it can add Google Maps in addition to pictures, video, words, etc. Here is a video showing how to make a post. One disadvantage is that it does not...
- History Of Europe In The 19th Century - Animated Maps
Animated Maps I stumbled upon this great resource today. Not only are the maps animated, but they are also narrated. There are a series of maps beginning with the Congress of Vienna. There are also some animated ancient maps. The best part is - they are...