Web Resources: The Age of Exploration
The following Web resources offer supplementary information for teachers of American
history. If you'd like to share information about useful history or education
Web sites,
please contact us and we'll add them to the list.
NOTE: The Teaching American History Grant Program is not responsible for the content of external Internet sites.
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.
