ANCIENT ISRAEL 
Watch a video to learn the historical background of Hannukah.


Explore the lost tomb of the biblical King Herod with this National Geographic computer game.


ANCIENT CHINA 
Take an interactive tour of the Great Wall of China. 

Explore NOVA's atempt to build an ancient Chinese bridge at this interactive site.

Play interactive games of Chinese tangrams.


The computer game Tradewinds Caravans allows you to travel the dangerous Silk Road. You will build a caravan, trade exotic goods, and engage in real-time battles.



ANCIENT JAPAN 
Kids will have a new appreciation for origami when they get to make thesepaper airplanes using origami techniques! 

Try a variety of interactive fun on themes from sumo to ukiyo-e at this Virtual Japanese Culture page. 

INCAN & AZTEC EMPIRES 
Most of us will never get the chance to hike to the ancient Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, but this photo gallery lets us experience the sights! Or visit the ruins via a virtual tour. 


VARIED CULTURES 
Watch this YouTube movie about the raising of Stonehenge. 

Take a quiz on ancient history and archeology. Each correct answer adds a piece to the jigsaw puzzle. 

Explore Easter Island at this NOVA site.