The Age of Exploration
1492:
An Ongoing Voyage: Columbus An exhibit at the Library of Congress
that includes a section on Columbus, Man and Myth.
The
Columbus Doors Acting as a literal and figurative gateway to
the shrine of American history and mythology, the doors present
a focal point for the discussion of American public memory.
Explorers
of the World There are those who dare to challenge the boundaries
of space, time, ignorance, and science. What kinds of people chose
a life of exploration, challenge, and discovery? What do you think
of the explorers at this site? Who do you admire the most? (Note:
Access only available to users with Blackboard password.)
Lords of the Earth The
Maya/Aztec/Inca Center of the Lords of the Earth Web site deals
with the archaeology and anthropology of the Americas. Includes
excellent materials on these peoples.
Ice
Treasures of the Inca This offers and interactive journey with
climber Johan Reinhard to find the great treasures of the Inca.
You can follow the step-by-step journey of discovery.