The National Gugak Center was established in 1951 to preserve and creatively interpret Gugak, the Korean traditional music through performance, education, and academic research.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Asia–Korea–Korea Travel & Tourism
Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America
Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America
This fun, colorful site from the Brooklyn Children’s Museum introduces children (and adults!) to Latin American culture and history. You can choose from topics as diverse as holidays, animals, ancient beliefs and rituals, and many more. Also features interactive pictures, maps, and feedback from kids. Good for a quick introduction to the region, …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Latin America; Social Sciences–Social Customs, Traditions, And Folklore; Our World–North America–Mexico; Our World–North America–Central America
LeMO: Lebendiges virtuelles Museum Online
LeMO: Lebendiges virtuelles Museum Online
In German. The Deutsches Historisches Museum (German History Museum) and Haus der Geschichte der Budesrepublik Deutschland (Museum of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany) work together to support this site, covering German history of the mid 19th century to the present. The “Living Museum Online” includes articles on historical periods, …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Europe–Germany–German History
Yaroslavl Region
The official website of the Yaroslavl Region of Russia. Offers official administrative, economic, historical, geographic, and cultural information. Special informational sections are geared to tourists and investors. In Russian and English.
Subject: Regional And Country Information–Europe–Russia–Russia Travel And Tourism; Regional & Country Information–Europe–Russia
tempointeractive
News magazine from Indonesia.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Asia
Isotimia On Line
A weekly publication for Greek financial news.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Europe; Business & Economics–Business & Economics News
IA.Biz Magazine
Companion to IA.biz Magazine, “Welcome to the IAbizonline.com an electronic magazine (E-Zine), launched in January 2007, and updated twice each month with new exclusive articles, business news, and information from around the state of Iowa.” Provides business, economic, governmental and social information relevant to the State of Iowa.
Subject: Business & Economics–Business & Economics News; Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midwest -Western (Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota); Business & Economics–Commerce & Trade
The Amplifier
Entertainment magazine for the Bowling Green, Kentucky area that offers “user interactivity.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southcentral (Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee); Entertainment & Leisure
GED Testing Service
Are you thinking about taking the GED exam to earn your high school diploma? This is the official site which can help you learn what to study and what to expect on the test. They also provide information on testing sites worldwide.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Educational Tests & Measurements; School And Homework Help–College–Test Preparation
Sand Point Light (Lake Superior) – ipl’s Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey
Sand Point Light (Lake Superior) – ipl2’s Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey
This lighthouse in Baraga, Michigan was built in 1878 and “is now privately owned.” The keepers house and tower are both made of brick.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–North America Travel & Tourism
West Sister Island Light – ipl’s Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey
West Sister Island Light – ipl2’s Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey
This light house is located on West Sister Island, Ohio. It was built in 1847 and was automated in 1937.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–North America Travel & Tourism
South America Travel Guides
Provides travel tips and advice for those interested in traveling to Central or South America. Descriptions of popular destinations in each country are provided along with images and contact information for various tour guides and destinations.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–South America Travel & Tourism
Ireland’s Eye
“A weekly webzine on Ireland and Irish culture, history, tradition, myth and more.”
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism; Regional & Country Information–Europe–Ireland; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–European/European-American–Celtic
National Library of South Africa
National Library of South Africa
This site includes online catalogs and databases, news, publications, and information about collections and services. Also includes a link to the home page of the Centre for the Book, a non-profit organization (and part of the National Library) promoting a reading culture in South Africa.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Libraries Around The World
Fastnet Rock Light – ipl’s Lighthouse: A Photographic Journey
Fastnet Rock Light – ipl2’s Lighthouse: A Photographic Journey
The famous Irish lighthouse, Fastnet Rock Light, was built in 1904 and took 7 years to build. It is located in the Irish Sea near Cape Clear Island and is approximately 4.5 miles from Irish mainland. “It is the first light seen by all ships inbound from the Americas, and the last light seen by thousands of emigrants heading to the New World.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Europe–United Kingdom–UK Travel And Tourism
Internet Library Sub-Saharan Africa (ilissAfrica)
Internet Library Sub-Saharan Africa (ilissAfrica)
This site provides a “a portal that offers an integrated access to relevant scientific conventional and digital information resources on the sub-Saharan Africa region” for the purposes of research.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa
Iraq Information Center, Andy Holt Virtual Library
Iraq Information Center, Andy Holt Virtual Library
Operated by the Andy Holt Virtual Library at the University of Tennessee-Martin, the Iraq Information Center provides links to online information about the country of iraq. Categories include general demographic information, governments and embassies affiliated with Iraq, language, history, cultural heritage, maps and other geographic resources, n …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Middle East
Point Cabrillo Light ??? ipl’s Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey
Point Cabrillo Light ??? ipl2’s Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey
Built in 1909, “This 47-foot tall tower is” located “between Point Arena and Cape Mendocino along California???s northern coast.”
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–North America Travel & Tourism
Heceta Head Light – ipl’s Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey
Heceta Head Light – ipl2’s Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey
“This 56 foot tall conical masonry tower was erected to guide ships along the Pacific coast, north of the Siuslaw River. Its first-order Fresnel lens, whose focal plane is 205 feet above sea level, casts a light 21 miles out to sea. It was built to light a dark area between Yaquina Head and Cape Arago, a distance of some 90 miles. Today, the histor …
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–North America Travel & Tourism
Cape Meares Light (Restoration) – ipl’s Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey
Cape Meares Light (Restoration) – ipl2’s Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey
“Cape Meares Light is a 38 foot tall octagonal brick tower sheathed in sheet iron and has a small attached workroom which was added to the structure in 1895. It had a focal plane 217 feet above sea level. Located at the southern exposure of Tillamook Bay, it resides in Cape Meares State Park. A modern structure was added on site in 1963, but the ol …
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–North America Travel & Tourism