Library Research Resources on Middle Eastern and African Cultures: Open Access and Beyond: Free online (teaching) resources

AODL provides free universal access to cultural heritage materials from and about African countries and communities. It brings together tens of thousands of digitized photographs, videos, archival documents, maps, interviews and oral histories in numerous African languages, many of which are contained in curated thematic galleries and teaching resources.

The Digital Library of the Middle East (DLME) is a vital resource for scholars, students, and the general public interested in the rich history and culture of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Discover lesson plans, curriculum, and activities to help your students learn about Africa. Here you find some of the most popular teaching resources from the various African Studies Centers across the country, such as, Boston University, Howard University, Indiana University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. These resources include books, podcasts, images and soundclips.

Africa Access is an organization that helps schools, public libraries, and parents improve the quality of their K-12 book collections on Africa. In addition to book reviews and curated reading lists, Africa Access supports educators with lesson plans and access to 'Teaching Africa' articles. Book recommendations are organized by country, making it easier to integrate diverse African perspectives into the curriculum.

Africa Past and Present is a podcast about history, culture, and politics in Africa and the diaspora.

Into Africa shatters the narratives that dominate U.S. perceptions of Africa. Insightful conversations with policymakers, journalists, scholars, and influential voices shaping Africa’s cultural, political, and economic landscape.

Weekly discussion of Middle East policy, arts, and culture, featuring experts from the Middle East Institute in Washington, DC.

The History of the Middle East Podcast is where we dive into the rich history of the Middle East and its influence on the world. We'll explore the intellectual and cultural landscape, explore the lives of influential leaders, and uncover the cultural achievements that have shaped our modern world.