Here are some websites that may be helpful for basic research on world religions:
http://campus.northpark.edu/history/webchron/
World History Chronology -- Has links to the chronology of several major religions.
http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/a.html
HyperHistory Online -- has timelines that are color-coded and access to historical maps.
http://witcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHLinks.html
Art History Resources -- organized by region, not topic.
http://www.sacredsites.com/explore.html
An amazing photo collection of sacred sites around the world for all religions.
http://www.buddhanet.net/budnetp.htm
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Last Updated: 09/06/06