BBC
Bbc: Mary, Queen of Scots
Poor Mary, Queen of Scots. Read about her life as Queen of a religiously divided country and find out how that affected her reign and death. Archived.
Curated OER
Map of the British Isles Showing the Location of Stirling in Scotland.
This site is produced by BBC and provides fun information on life in Mary's time. "It is 1566...This site enables children to focus on people, events, and societies of significance in the past." Find information on Mary Queen of Scots...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Richard Dobbs Spaight, Sr. 1758 1802
Spaight was born at New Bern, NC of distinquished English-Irish parentage in 1758. When he was orphaned at 8 years of age, his guardians sent him to Ireland, where he obtained an excellent education. He apparently graduated from...
University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow: Photographs of Liverwort
The University of Glasgow has put together a beautiful collection of liverwort photographs. The pictures were taken in Scotland, Chile, and England. Photos are accompanied by the scientific name.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: James Watt
Great biography of James Watt, covering his younger days in Scotland through his accomplishments in England. Includes many images and supplemental links for better understanding.
Other
University of Exeter: Money and Coins in Wales
This article shows the difference in use of coinage in Wales as compared to Britain, Scotland and Ireland. The author has a background in research and the history of finance.
Other
Camelot Village: British Castles
See castles of Ireland, England, and Scotland complete with picture and narrative.
Other
Sierra Club: John Muir Exhibit
One of Wisconsin's most famous residents was naturalist John Muir, who lived in Wisconsin for a number of years after coming to the U.S. from Scotland as a child. The Sierra Club features the life and legacy of John Muir.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Burial
Illustrated encyclopedia entry provides a timeline and explanation of ancient burial rituals in Egypt, Greece, India, Rome, China, Scotland, and Ireland.
BBC
Bbc: Black Death
Follow the spread of the dread Black Death as it swept across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. Archived.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Mac Tutor History of Mathematics Archive
The University of St. Andrews, Scotland, presents hundreds of biographies of famous mathematicians, histories of math in various cultures, and interesting facts on the development of important math concepts. This is a huge reference....
BBC
Bbc: Indices (Exponents)
The BBC (Scotland) offers a tutorial on the laws of indices (exponents). Examples and a practice test are included.
Other
University of Delaware: A History: Francis Alison's Academy
The opening of Alison's "Free School" was an event of importance both for the school's impact in its time and for its eventual development into a much larger and more comprehensive institution. The school was founded in 1736 by Francis...
University of North Carolina
Documenting the American South: John Andrew Jackson
Read this exciting recollection of John Andrew Jackson in his book, "The Experience of a Slave in South Carolina, "published in 1862. Find out about his experiences as a slave and his escape. Included are illustrations, biographical...
Made From Media
Made From History: 40 Images of Life in the British Raj 1910s
A shoebox full of images capturing life in India at least a century ago was recently discovered in one of Scotland's national collections. Read about and view the collection here.
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: John Witherspoon
He was a father figure to America's Founders. A renowned theologian from Scotland, John Witherspoon educated many young men who became prominent leaders of the Founding generation. He went on to embrace the revolutionary cause. He signed...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Wilhelm Magnus
This site, provided by the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, gives a biography of Wilhelm Magnus. Many interesting links are provided as well.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Contributions of Apollonius
This site, provided by the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, describes the contributions of Apollonius of Perga.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Luther Pfahler Eisenhart
The School of Mathematics and Statics at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland, presents this article on the life and work of Luther Eisenhart (1876-1965 CE). Eisenhart, an American mathematician who lived well into the 20th century,...
Other
Project Britain: British Life and Culture
Thanks to teachers and students at Woodlands Junior School for this excellent website that clues us in on everything British. This is an excellent source of information for customs and traditions, daily life, etiquette, government, food...
W. W. Norton
Norton Anthology: Restoration/british Literature
The period between 1660 and 1785 was a time of amazing expansion, when Britain became an empire and its society and literature had to adapt to circumstances for which there was no precedent. The topics in this Restoration and Eighteenth...
Luminarium
Luminarium: James I (1566 1625)
A comprehensive site on the life and works of James I of England. Many essays and hotlinks to other biographies on this king.
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh:folk Links Folk:fairy Tale Site
This site offers links to folk tale and fairy tale sites. Students and teachers will benefit from this useful reference guide.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Girls Who Have Influenced History
An entire eBook is presented at this site from the University of Virginia, including the stories of rulers and other influential girls throughout history. Illustrated, and great reading for Women's History Month or any other time.
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