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University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: A Small Dictionary of Pagan Gods and Goddesses

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an alphabetical listing of all the gods and goddesses worshiped by cultures of ancient South America. The gods that belonged to the Incas have Inca in brackets after the name. A short description of each god or goddess is...
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Boise State University

Boise State University: Byzantine Empire: An Outline

For Students 9th - 10th
Annotated outline of the history of the Byzantine Empire.
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: Letters of Pliny the Younger & Emperor Trajan

For Students 9th - 10th
The actual letters written between Pliny and the Emperor about the issue of early Christianity. It was the first time the Romans recognized the religion as separate from Judaism.
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: Pliny's Policy of Execution

For Students 9th - 10th
An nice article which describes the first attempt of the Romans to deal with early Christians in 112 C.E. Pliny the Younger decided to use execution and it marks the beginning of the Roman persecution of the Christians.
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: The Martyrs

For Students 9th - 10th
A very nice account which delves into the background of the persecutions of the early Christians under the Romans. The article provides specific historical details as to why and how Christians were being attacked.
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Archaeological Institute of America

Archaeology: Diving With the Dead

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow a team of divers as they explore the famous cenotes of the Yucatan peninsula. These cenotes hold secrets of Mayan culture still waiting to be told.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Paraphrasing Timbuktu

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment from Religion and Ethics Newsweekly features the ancient city of Timbuktu, once a thriving center of learning and trade.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Discovery of the Gospel of Judas

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript and streaming video of a "NewsHour with Jim Lehrer" segment about the newly authenticated gospel of Judas. Aired on April 7, 2006, the day on which the gospel was made public, the program captures the perspectives of four...
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: The Parables

For Students 9th - 10th
An article in which the author talks about the different parables used by Jesus and how they could illustrate specific points in his teachings.
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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Cronus (Saturn)

For Students 9th - 10th
"In Greek mythology, Cronus was the son of Uranus and Gaea." He led a revolt against his father and thereby became the king of the gods. He was later overthrown by his own son Zeus.
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Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Israel Mfa: Temples of Jerusalem in Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides an article which discusses the role of the Temples of Jerusalem in the religion Islam and whether or not they existed. This argument has been used in the negotiations between...
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Other

Upanishads: Treasure of Wisdom

For Students 9th - 10th
Sri Swami Sivananda summarizes the "origin" and "significance" of the ancient Upanishad texts.
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University of California

University of California, Berkeley Art Museum: Han Dynasty Tomb Artifact

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about Han Dynasty culture through an examination of a tomb artifact created to be buried with a rich landowner.
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Other

Bradshaw Foundation: Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

For Students 9th - 10th
Sixteen Egyptian gods and goddesses are listed, accompanied by pictures and explanations of their roles.
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The British Museum

The British Museum: Horus

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the Egyptian god of the sky, Horus. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.
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The British Museum

The British Museum: Isis

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the Egyptian god of protection, Isis. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.
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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Gaea/mother Earth

For Students 3rd - 8th
This website focuses on Gaea the great goddess of the early Greeks. She is also known as Mother Earth. Use this website to see a picture of Gaea.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Arts and Humanities: Art of Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
A landing page for a course on African art found in regions and in individual countries.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: William Blake

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about William Blake's life and examples of his engravings.
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Other

The Stoa Consortium: Acropolis: North Slope

For Students 9th - 10th
When most people think of the Acropolis, they probably envision, first and foremost, the temples of Athena (the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, and the temple of Athena Nike) on the top of the citadel. But it is important to realize that the...
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Other

Celtic Voices

For Students 9th - 10th
An online exhibit of the Celtic people and language in English, French, and Celtic.
Primary
PBS

Pbs Frontline: The Martyrdom of Saints Perpetua & Felicitas

For Students 9th - 10th
The actual prison diary of a young Christian women who as killed in Carthage in 202 C.E. for her religious beliefs. Excellent primary source document.
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Other

Bbc: Egyptian Legends and Theology

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the major beliefs and legends in Egyptian theology.

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