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Web Gallery of Art: Admiral Viaud
An image of "Admiral Viaud", created by Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec in 1901 (Oil on canvas, 139 x 153 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Admiral Jean Gabaret (Or His Father?)
An image of "Admiral Jean Gabaret (or his Father?)", created by Christophe Veyrier during the 1660's (Marble, height 74 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Portrait of Admiral Sir Charles Saunders
An image of "Portrait of Admiral Sir Charles Saunders", created by Richard Brompton from 1772-73 (Oil on canvas, 127 x 102 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Monument to Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson
An image of "Monument to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson", created by John Flaxman from 1808-18 (Marble).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Admiral's House (The Grove)
An image of "The Admiral's House (The Grove)", created by John Constable from 1820-23 (Oil on canvas, 60 x 50 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Eight Satyrs Admiring the Anamorphosis of an Elephant
An image of "Eight Satyrs Admiring the Anamorphosis of an Elephant", created by Simon Vouet, c. 1625 (Red chalk).
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[Admiral Kolchak]
This biographical article traces the life and career of Aleksandr Kolchak (1874-1920), the White Army leader who fought and was later executed by the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War.
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1805 Club: Vice Admiral Lord Nelson: Portrait of Lord Nelson
Painted portrait of Nelson.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Admiral David Dixon Porter
Naval hero of the Civil War and of the War of 1812.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Admiral David G. Farragut
(1801-1870) Senior officer of the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War and is famous for the Battle of Mobile Bay.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Admiral D'estaing
A French general who led a fleet to aid the American patriots, but failed in a few attacks.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Admiral Blake
(1598-1657) British Naval officer
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Rear Admiral Evans
(1846-1912) Commanding officer of the Navy's first division
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Understand Shock Levels and Packaging Principles
When you open up your presents on your birthday, you probably don't spend a lot of time admiring the wrapping-you'd much rather see what's inside. It can be the same way with the packaging that products come in, but packaging is...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Seabiscuit Biography
Follow the story of Seabiscuit who beat all odds to become one of America's greatest racehorses! Injuries to both horse and jockey did not stop the duo from defeating War Admiral and winning the hearts of all during the trying times of...
Other
Germany's High Sea Fleet in the World War
Entire online text of an original book written by the chief German Admiral in World War One.
PBS
Pbs American Masters: Frank Gehry
A detailed biographical sketch of award-wininig architect Frank Gehry's life along with information on some of his most admired and influential works.
My Hero Project
My Hero: My Hero
A global internet project that allows students to contribute stories about people that they admire and respect. Through these stories, children build a peaceful relationship with other students from around the globe.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Topical information about narcissistic personality disorder, "a mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance and a deep need for admiration." Subjects covered are definition, symptoms, causes, risk...
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: John Brown
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students use primary source documents to investigate central historical questions. In this investigation, students must determine whether John Brown was a "misguided fanatic," by examining a speech by...
Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum: A Closer Look at Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss
A closer look at Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss: In the Michelangelo Gallery at the Louvre, the visitors crowd around this idyllic image of a loving couple: a winged man and a swooning woman in a voluptuous embrace, their lips about to...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Father Sergius by Leo Tolstoy
This is the full text of the Russian novel Father Sergius by Leo Tolstoy, made into a 1978 movie. Prince Stepan Kasatsky, an officer, ardent, proud young man is a big admirer of the king. Kasatsky is about to get married, but at the last...
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Nihilism
Excellent discussion from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy of the history of nihilism in western philosophy and the main ideas associated with it. Although centering around Nietzsche's formulation, author does admirable job of...