Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Chronological Listing of Portrait Artists
ArtCyclopedia's complete list of portrait artists from the 15th century to today. There are links to the artists' biography and works.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Mannerism
How much do you know about mannerism in sixteenth century Italy? Find out by answering this eight-question multiple-choice quiz. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Artists by Movement: Gothic Art
Look here for information on Gothic art period artists. This period is from the 5th to the 16th century A.D. (400 - 1500). Read about the leading artists and how the movement came about.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Ferdinand Magellan's Voyage Round the World
A recount by a member of the crew of the voyage of Ferdinand Magellan to the Philippines in the 16th century, where he was killed, and of the remaining voyage his crew took in the eastern oceans, then back to Spain.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Massachusetts
During the religious upheavals of the 16th century, a body of men and women called Puritans sought to reform the Established Church of England from within. Essentially, they demanded that the rituals and structures associated with Roman...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Timeline of United States History
This site from the Wikipedia encyclopedia presents a timeline of important events that occurred in the United States from the 16th century on. Links are provided throughout this article for additional information on related subjects.
Other
Maison Saint Gabriel: A Present From the Past
Tour a Montreal museum, Maison Saint-Gabriel, to learn the history of this city and of New France and Quebec from the 16th century on. See how early settlers lived. Teachers will appreciate the comprehensive word list for elementary...
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The Normans, a European People
Get to know all about the history, culture, architecture, and archaeology of the Normans, a European civilization from the 9th-16th centuries.
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Mennonite Encyclopedia: Menno Simons
A detailed biography of the famous Anabaptist leader of the Low Countries during the 16th century. Give details on his life and beliefs.
Catholic Online
Catholic Online: St. Mary Magdalene De Pazzi
This article from Catholic Online tells the story about St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, a 16th century Carmelite nun.
United Nations
Unesco: Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and Its Po Delta
This World Heritage website features Ferrara, a focal point for the Italian Renaissance in the 15th and 16th centuries. Ferrara is known as well as the place where modern town planning began. Found here are a description, a map,...
TES Global
Tes: Commedia Dell'arte Character Introduction
[Free Registration/Login Required] This slide show introduces the major stock characters in Commedia Dell'Arte, a form of theatre characterized by masked "types," improvised dialogue, and a cast of colorful stock characters which began...
TES Global
Tes: The Merchant of Venice 2015 Teacher Pack
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource provides activities and assignments for The Merchant of Venice including looking at 16th century Venice, the societal structure and hierarchy, and at Portia's speeches.
The Newberry Library
The Aztecs and the Making of Colonial Mexico: Europeans Invade the Aztec Empire
Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes invaded the Aztec empire in the 16th century. This conquest led to the colonization of Mexico. The Newberry Library provides an in depth look into this period of Mexican history through photos,...
Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum: A Closer Look at the Madonna of the Rabbit
A closer look at the Madonna of the Rabbit: Take a closer look at the Madonna of the Rabbit, a major work by Titian which was painted in the 16th century and is conserved at the Louvre. The commentary by Jean Habert, curator in the...
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Louvre Museum: A Closer Look at the Mona Lisa
A closer look at the Mona Lisa: Forget the cliche and look at the painting. In the early 16th century, Mona Lisa represented a turning point in the history of portraiture. Leonardo da Vinci linked the monumentality of a figure before a...
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The Map as History: Europe's Colonial Expanision 1820 1939
European countries began exploring and seeking to dominate the rest of the world during the 15th and 16th centuries, thanks to their ability to control sea routes and to the discovery of the American continent. In the 19th century,...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Francois Malherbe (1555 1628)
The New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia provides biographical information on 16th century French poet, Francois Malherbe. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
The Newberry Library
Newberry Library: Marriage and Family in Shakespeare's England
Learning modules explores the concepts of marriage and family in Shakespeare's England, 16th-18th Centuries. Students examine Shakespeare's work and the work of others and gain a sense of familial roles, obligations and how family was...
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Renaissance Philosophy
Can you define the "Renaissance?" Check out this informative website to learn more. From the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, a definition and background of the Renaissance from its beginnings in the 14th and 15th centuries.
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Le Poulet Gauche: Wars of Religion
This site provides detailed information about the wars of Religion in sixteenth century France.
University of Texas at Austin
Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Historical Maps: Europe, a.d.1560
Detailed map of Europe around A.D. 1560.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Music in the Renaissance
Learn how the political, religious and economic changes in Europe during the Renaissance affected the music of the period. A slide show introduces viewers to a variety of instruments which were developed in conjunction with the new music.
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This is a vast collection of world history resources. Includes photographs and teaching resources.
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