View pictures and a short description of artwork depicting various scenes from the life of Christ.

The digital revival of the glass plate images of the Russian Empire on the eve of World War I by photographer Sergei Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorskii. Very interesting from both historical and technological points of view.

This site has much to offer the Tolstoy scholar. There is a diary entry written by a young woman the day after Tolstoy's death which reveals the emotions of the Russian people at the passing of this great man. There is the text of...

Cathedral of the Resurrection, Smolny Monastery (St Petersburg)

Discusses the Indian reservation system, the impact it had on Native Americans, violent clashes between whites and Indians, and how it was destroyed by the Dawes Act of 1887 and resurrected in the 1930s. Includes questions for students...

This site takes an extensive look at the Resurrection of Christ and several theories that deal with the Resurrection. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...

An image of "The Resurrection", created by Master of the Osservanza, c. 1445 (Tempera and gold on wood, 37 x 46 cm).

An image of "The Resurrection", created by Master of the Trebon Altarpiece during the 1380's (Tempera on spruce, 132 x 92 cm).

The John 11:1-44 account of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead is given in this site as well as the distinction between raising from the dead and resurrection.

This essay, written by a college student, examines the political climate during which "Piers Plowman" was written. Primary and secondary support, along with a Works Cited listing.

An excerpt from the gnostic gospel in which Mary Magdalene is viewed as one of the disciples. She relays how Jesus came to her in a vision.

This site discusses the Easter season and details how it is celebrated by Christians worldwide. It includes information on the biblical account of the first Easter, derivation of the word "easter," and a method to determine the day on...

There's been a lot of talk and research interest around the possibility of resurrecting certain organisms (or, at least their genomes) from extinction, with Woolly Mammoths being prime candidates for such an endeavor. But what about a...

An image of "Polyptych of the Resurrection: Resurrection", created by Tiziano Vecellio from 1520-22 (Oil on canvas).

An image of "The Resurrection Pulpit", created by Donatello in 1465 (Marble and bronze, 123 x 292 cm).

An image of "The Resurrection Pulpit", created by Donatello in 1465 (Marble and bronze, 123 x 292 cm).

An image of "Small Passion: 29. The Resurrection", created by Albrecht Durer in 1511 (Woodcut).

An image of "Polyptych of the Resurrection: St Sebastian", created by Tiziano Vecellio in 1520 (Oil on canvas).

An image of "Polyptych of the Resurrection: Archangel Gabriel", created by Tiziano Vecellio in 1522 (Oil on canvas).

An image of "Polyptych of the Resurrection: Virgin Annunciate", created by Tiziano Vecellio in 1522 (Oil on canvas).

An image of "The Resurrection of Christ", created by Tintoretto in 1565 (Oil on canvas, 350 x 230 cm).

An image of "North Sacristy Doors with the Resurrection", created by Luca Della Robbia from 1442-75 (Enameled terracotta and bronze).

An image of "The Resurrection", created by Donatello from 1460-65 (Bronze).

An image of "Polyptych of the Resurrection: Sts Nazaro and Celso", created by Tiziano Vecellio from 1520-22 (Oil on canvas).