California Digital Library
E Scholarship Editions: Afghanistan: The Soviet Invasion and Afghan Response
A thorough examination of the Soviet invasion and occupation during the 1979-1982 period. Contains maps, biographical sketches on all the major players, and an epilogue of the events in the country through 1994.
California Digital Library
E Scholarship Editions: Afghanistan: The Soviet Invasion and Afghan Response
A thorough examination of the Soviet invasion and occupation during the 1979-1982 period. Contains maps, biographical sketches on all the major players, and an epilogue of the events in the country through 1994.
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Hunter O'reilly: Abstract Artist and Geneticist
Galleries of artwork and information on the artist Hunter O'Reilly.
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Iias: The Chinese Minority in Southern Vietnam [Pdf]
This article, published in the IIAS newsletter (November, 2003), discusses the issues surrounding the Chinese minority living in Vietnam, and how colonial governments such as the French dealt with the group. The article is provided in...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Theory of the American Founding: Why Government? (Lesson Plan)
A lesson that considers how the American founders answered the question, What is government? Examines why, from the point of view of the founders, government is not only necessary, but good for human beings.
C-SPAN
C Span American Writers: Narrative of Sojourner Truth
A brief summary of The Narrative of Sojourner Truth. Also includes an on-line text of the work as well as links to other informational websites.
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History Buff: Anne Royall, the First Female Journalist in America?
This site contains the history and biography of Anne Royall, America's first woman journalist. Provides interesting information and includes personal and professional information as well.
Other
Latino Cultures & History
Listing of recommended links for research into the arts, history, culture, famous Latinos, and cooking of Latin American countries.
Other
Uc Press: The Great Central Valley
This site, from the University of California Press, describes the book "The Great Central Valley," with text by Gerald Haslam and photos by Stephen Johnson and Robert Dawson. The description offers interesting information about the book...
Smart History
Smarthistory: Petra: The Rose Red City of the Nabataeans
Provides a short history of the ancient city of Petra in Jordan.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Explorers for Kids: Vasco Da Gama
On this site learn about the biography and life of explorer Vasco da Gama. Learn how he was the first to sail from Europe to Asia around Africa.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Explorers for Kids: Ferdinand Magellan
On this site, learn about the first explorer to sail around the world. This site contains the biography and life of explorer Ferdinand Magellan.
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Ducksters: Explorers for Kids: Captain James Cook
Learn about how Captain James Cook discovered much of the South Pacific for England on this website.
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Ducksters: Explorers for Kids: Daniel Boone
This website describes the biography and life of American frontier explorer Daniel Boone. Learn how he explored Kentucky and the Cumberland Gap.
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Ducksters: Explorers for Kids: Henry Hudson
The biography and life of explorer Henry Hudson can be found on this website. Read about how he explored North America searching for the Northwest Passage.
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Ducksters: Explorers for Kids: Zheng He
Kids learn about the biography and life of Chinese explorer Zheng He. Commander of giant treasure ships.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Pakistan History and Timeline Overview
On this website, students can study the history and timeline of the country of Pakistan including early civilizations, the Kushan Empire, the rise of Islam, Mughal Empire, British rule, independence, and current events.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: New Hampshire
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of New Hampshire including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
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Ducksters: Rhode Island State History for Kids
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Rhode Island including early explorers, Native Americans, English colony, King Philip's War, and the American Revolution.
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Ducksters: South Carolina State History for Kids
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of South Carolina including early explorers, Native Americans, English colony, American Revolution, and the Civil War.
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Ducksters: South Dakota State History for Kids
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of South Dakota including early explorers, Native Americans, Louisiana Purchase, Wounded Knee, and becoming a state.
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Ducksters: Tennessee State History for Kids
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Tennessee including early explorers, Native Americans, Country Music, the Civil War, and becoming a state.
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Ducksters: Texas State History for Kids
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Texas including early explorers, Native Americans, Mexican-American War, Republic of Texas, and the Civil War.
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Ducksters: Vermont State History for Kids
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Vermont including early explorers, Native Americans, French and Indian War, American Revolution, and becoming a state.