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The Nobel Prize: Relativity
After a brief introduction, this site provides information on special relativity include sections such as The Michelson-Morley Experiment, The Postulates of Special Relativity, Lorentz Transformations, The Twin Paradox, Energy is...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Roman Civil Servants
An illustration of two lictors, members of a special class of Roman civil servants. Lictors had special tasks of attending and guarding magistrates of the Roman Republic and Empire who held imperium; essentially, a bodyguard. The origin...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Assyrian Ornament
The purely conventional ornaments - the rosette, guilloche, and lotus-flower, and probably also the palmette - were derived from Egyptian originals. They were treated, however, in a quite new spirit and adapted to the special materials...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Carpentum
A cart; also a two-wheeled carriage enclosed, and with an arched or sloping cover overhead. The carpentum was used to convey the Roman matrons in the public festal processions; and, as this was a high distinction, the privilege of riding...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Egyptian Double Chair
Usually kept as a family seat, and occupied by the master and mistress of the house, though occaisionally offered, as a special honor, to the guests. - Goodrich, 1844
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Pistor
A baker, from pinsere, to pound, since corn was pounded in mortars before the invention of mills. At Rome bread was originally made at home by the women of the house; and there were no persons at Rome who made baking a trade, or any...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General George H. Sharpe
General Sharpe, born in Kingston, N. Y., February 26th, 1828, was graduated at Rutgers in 1847; studied law at Yale College; was admitted to the bar in 1854, and practiced until he entered the army in 1861 as captain in the Twentieth New...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Rear Admiral John A. Winslow
Rear Admiral Winslow, born in Wilmington, N. C., November 19th, 1811, died in Boston, Mass., September 29th, 1873. He entered the navy as a midshipman, February 1st, 1827, and was made a lieutenant, February 9th, 1839. He was...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Campbell
Thomas Campbell (27 July 1777 - 15 June 1844) was a Scottish poet chiefly remembered for his sentimental poetry dealing specially with human affairs. He was also one of the initiators of a plan to found what became the University of London.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Campbell
(1777-1844) Thomas Campbell was a Scottish poet and is known for his sentimental poetry dealing specially with human affairs.
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National Gallery, London: Ite About 'And When Did You Last See Your Father?'
Discover this painting by William Frederick Yeames. It has a unique narrative about the English Civil War. Also included is a special feature that allows you to get a zoomed in look at the painting. There is also a lesson plan in which...
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National Gallery, London: Ite About 'Nottingham From the East'
A beautiful scene painted by Jan Seberechts in 1695. Come and learn more about the painting and get a zoomed-in look using a special feature.
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National Gallery, London: Ite About 'Scenes From the Life of John the Baptist'
In a panoramic view this painting tells the story of John the Baptist. Included in the site are a great description and analysis of the work and a special zoom feature that allows you to look closely at the painting.
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National Gallery, London: Ite About 'Brighton Pierrots'
These notes will help you walk away from this painting with a better appreciation and understanding of its content. A special feature will allow you to get a zoomed in look.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Seeing Magnetic Field Lines
Compasses and special metal filings help you "see" the invisible force of magnetic fields. [2:25]
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National Gallery, London: Ite About 'Sweethearts and Wives'
Little is known about the artist of this painting. But you can gain a better understanding of the artwork through this description and a special feature that allows you to zoom in on the painting.
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National Gallery, London: Ite About 'The Goose Fair Nottingham'
Become better acquainted with this lively painting depicting a crowded fair in Nottingham. A special feature allows you to get a zoomed in look at the artwork.
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National Gallery, London: Ite About 'Winter Scene'
Learn more about this winter landscape by Klaes Molenaer. A special feature allows you to get a close look at the painting. You can even see brushstrokes!
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National Gallery, London: Ite About 'The Banquet'
This painting is the last of a four-part series painted for Charles Jacoby. The notes will help familiarize you with the content of the work and the special zoom feature will give you a closer look at the painting technique.
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George e.c. Hayes, Thurgood Marshall, and James Nabrit Jr.
A short site from NPR that showcases Marshall on the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. Hear the entire segment from NPR's Morning Edition, hear audio clips from interviews, and see photos of Marshall. Site also includes...
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Bobcat
Explore this great educational resource. Students will find information on reproduction, habitat, diet, characteristics and more on this special cat.
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Bobcat
Explore this great educational resource. Students will find information on reproduction, habitat, diet, characteristics and more on this special cat.
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Bobcat
Explore this great educational resource. Students will find information on reproduction, habitat, diet, characteristics and more on this special cat.
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Bobcat
Explore this great educational resource. Students will find information on reproduction, habitat, diet, characteristics and more on this special cat.