- Alexander the Great - Journey in Pictures: Alexander took his troops to the edge of the world as he knew it. Today, many of the towns important to them are known to us - some by different names: Kandahar, Tyre, Gaza, Babylon, Alexandria, Persepolis and Samarkand. Take a virtual trip to some of the places which played key roles as Alexander the Great conquered the known world.
- Anglo-Saxon Burial Ships: Take a virtual field trip to Sutton Hoo to see the famous Anglo-Saxon burial ship. Placed into the ground sometime around 625 AD, the ship was rediscovered in 1939. Examine pictures of the gold artifacts which were found with the ship.
- Attila’s Path of Destruction: Attila, and his fifth-century Huns, created a vast empire within the short span of eight years. Follow his westward trek, his losses in France, his conquests in Italy and his ultimate defeat - at his own home.
- British Library: Even if you are fortunate enough to visit the British Library in London, you would still be unable to “turn the pages” of ancient books - unless you are a special scholar. But if you take a virtual trip to the library, you can “turn the pages” of ancient books - and other treasures like Mozart’s manuscripts and diaries - examining the works as they were originally created. Tip: Follow the directions (if indicated) for your computer “keyboard shortcuts” in order to hear a description of the work, read a transcription of the page displayed or hear the music as it is written in the manuscript. Prepare to be amazed after you click on “turn its pages” - in the second-to-last paragraph - and then scroll to the bottom of the linked British Library page to “Turning the Pages™ library!”
- Bulgaria to Denmark - A Trek Across Six Countries: I am David, the popular book by Anne Holm, takes the main character on an interesting journey through several countries before he reaches his final destination, in Copenhagen. Take a virtual trip yourself to some of these beautiful locations - Perugia, Lake Como, Faido, Lucerne and more - by exploring chapter 9 of this story.
- Crop Circles - Exquisite Pictures: Some people think "crop circles" are real; others believe they are hoaxes. Either way, the results are beautiful. Take a look yourself.
- Discovering Dinosaurs: The most complete dinosaur fossil, discovered to date, is that of a T. Rex named Sue. Meet Sue, see the place where this famous dinosaur died and travel to its current home - Chicago’s Field Museum.
- "Go West!" - Unspoiled Beauty: As explorers and pioneers traveled west, the American government commissioned the U.S. Geological Survey to study the territories. Their artists painted numerous scenes of undeveloped beauty. Take a look in this chapter.
- Irish Potato Famine - A Trip Back in Time: Take a trip to nineteenth-century Ireland, during the time of the potato-crop failure, to see the sufferings of the Irish people.
- Iwo Jima - Scene of Ferocious WWII Battle: One of the pivotal events in the Pacific War was the battle for Iwo Jima, a Japanese-owned island within air-strike distance of Tokyo. Step back in time, and see the island as the invaders arrived and began their operations.
- Iwo Jima - Scene of Flag-Raising: One of the most reproduced photographs in American history was made on Iwo Jima when a group of Marines raised a replacement U.S. flag before the battle ended. Take a virtual trip to Mt. Suribachi to "witness" both the original and the replacement flag-raising.
- King Tut’s Tomb: King Tut died more than 3,300 years ago. Scholars, examining his mummified remains, are now convinced he was not murdered. Instead, he may have died from an infection - secondary to a fractured leg. See photographs of his mummy and the stunning artifacts which were discovered in his tomb. Take a trip to the Valley of the Kings where his tomb was discovered in 1922.
- Lewis and Clark Expedition: Follow the path of the two famous explorers, their interpreter Sacajawea and their Corps of Discovery as they fulfilled President Thomas Jefferson’s commission to find the way to the Pacific Ocean.
- Mycenae - Ruins of an Ancient Town: In ancient Greece, Mycenae was home to the famous King Agamemnon. Today, it is home to fascinating ruins. Take a look at what remains of this ancient kingdom.
- Neanderthals from the Neander Valley: Quarry workers in the Neander Valley, near Düsseldorf, found bones in the summer of 1856. Scholars later dubbed the remains "Neanderthal Man." Examine bones, see where those bones were found, and take a trip to a lab where modern technology helps experts to recreate faces from ancient skulls.
- Spanish Main - Home of Pirates: "The Spanish Main" was the base of operations for pirates, privateers and buccaneers. See why the treasures of this area - and its many natural harbors - provided compelling reasons for pirates to "do their jobs."
- Trenches, World War I: The trenches at the Western Front were places of utter misery for the soldiers who stayed there. Literally living in the ground, the men contended with rats as big as cats, lice and a host of other serious problems. Take a tour by clicking on "the trenches" in the fourth paragraph. When you get to the animation, click "view" at the bottom of your screen to begin the virtual tour.
- Troy - Ruins of an Ancient Town: Was Homer right? Was there really a town called Troy? Did the Trojan Wars really happen? Archeological evidence provides extremely interesting answers. Visit Troy, from a distance, to see its remains and its incredible treasures.
- Tuscany - Visions of Splendor: With sweeping views and peaceful life, Tuscany beckons people to visit. Its charming villages and summer farms provide a welcome escape for city dwellers - and armchair travelers. Take a look at what this popular area of Italy has to offer.
- Vikings in North America: Archeological evidence helps to rewrite history books. Although people long believed that Christopher Columbus was the first European to explore North America, new evidence proves otherwise. Visit the Viking settlement in Newfoundland by following links in the third and fourth paragraphs.
- Viking Settlements: When Vikings invaded foreign lands, they sometimes settled there. To visit a Viking farm at Ribblehead, Yorkshire - in the United Kingdom - click on “to settle” in the first paragraph.