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EGYPT
If you are really into Egyptian History, and you have A LOT of time on your hands, you will definitely want to check out Guardian's Egypt. Afterwards you may want to send an e-mail to a friend translated into Egyptian hieroglylphics.
Learn all kinds of interesting facts about this fascinating religion at the "Introduction to Islam" Site.

MOTHER TERESA
Next we are off to India in South Asia where we go to learn more about Mother Teresa courtesy of CNN.

"MAHATMA"
  GANDHI
Who is this interesting little man that brought about the independence of India and freed his country from British rule? It has long been said that to be a truly educated person you must know about M.K. Gandhi. Find out all about him at the Gandhi History Site!

CHINA
What is all the fuss about China? Find out at ChannelOne's (everything you ever wanted to know about China) Site!

LISA LING
This woman has interviewed everyone from Gerald Ford to the Dalai Lama. While your at the ChannelOne Site, check out the latest happenings with Lisa Ling!
How about a short trip to the island of Japan to learn more about the favorite sport of the islands: SUMO.

THE VIKINGS
The Vikings were considered to be some of the most fearsome warriors in Europe. Their gods were also some of the most interesting. Find out how Thor got his hammer.

THE CELTS
If your interested in the Scottish Celts you will really enjoy reading about the history of the Scottish Tartans and Clans . You may also want to look at the map of Scottish Clans to see the areas in Scotland which the clans originally inhabited. Yes, that is Mr. Charon in the kilt with his always faithful sheep dog in the picture!
Find out all about the Knights of Europe of the Middle Ages at Wyrme's Encyclopedia of Knighthood.
While you are out and about in Europe, you may want to check out some of the wonderful castles at Castles on the Web.

SHAKESPEARE
If you are looking for a way to kill A LOT of time this summer you could always read the entire works of Shakespeare.
*Warning: if you read all of these works you may return to school in the fall with odd speech patterns!*

GREAT BRITAIN
And speaking of British rule, you can take a great tour of the exciting city of London at London's Official Site.

FRANCE
After a little tour of London how about hopping the "Chunnel" over to Paris. Find out everything that's happening there at the Paris Tourist Office.

PRINCESS DI
Her death caused quite a stir. Learn more about this famous lady that is tied to both Great Britian and Paris at the BBC News Site!

ABC NEWS
Just what exactly are the Balkans? Find out at this GREAT ABC NEWS Site!

ABC NEWS
Now that you are an expert on the Balkans, find out what is going on in Kosovo.

TAKE CARE & HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

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