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Sweet Briar College: Art History Resources on the Web: Early Medival Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides links to examples of and resources on the art and architecture of the early medieval period.
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China the Beautiful: Dragons in Ancient China

For Students 3rd - 8th
Links to dragons in Chinese architecture, paintings, and culture.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Greek Theatre

For Students 1st - 7th
Overview of the history of ancient Greek theatre written in a kid-friendly format teaches about the architecutre of the theatre buildings as well as the structure of the plays.
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Emory University

Emory University: History of Drama

For Students 9th - 10th
This Emory University resource provides information about the history of drama in the Neo-Classical time period.
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Digital History

Digital History: Spanish America

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Spanish influence in the northern part of its empire in America. See what American cowboys borrowed from the vaqueros, and how Spanish architecture came to spread across the Southwest.
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Discovering Egypt

Discovering Ancient Egypt: 3 D Reconstruction of Luxor Temple

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the greatest achievement of Ancient Egypt was its architecture, mainly pyramids and temples. Mark Millmore created a 3D reconstruction of the Temple of Luxor and the statues of Rameses II. This very detailed rendition includes the...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Architecture Helped Music Evolve

For Students 9th - 10th
As his career grew, David Byrne went from playing CBGB to Carnegie Hall. He asks: Does the venue make the music? From outdoor drumming to Wagnerian operas to arena rock, he explores how context has pushed musical innovation. [16:00]
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Princeton University

The Walls of Constantinople

For Students 9th - 10th
This page contains information about the creation of the city walls of Constantinople in ancient times, along with a computer drafted model of the structure.
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Franco Cavazzi

Roman empire.net: Pictorial Tour of Roman Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a list of ancient sites in Italy, and throughout the Roman Empire. Click on the links to see pictures, excavation details, and brief descriptions.
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University of Chicago

Persepolis and Ancient Iran Persepolis Terrace

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the palace built by Darius designed to be the seat of government and important celebrations: Has links to view pictures of various aspects of the palace.
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Agora Temples: The Temple of Zeus Phratrios and Athena Phratria

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief account of a temple built at the foot of the agora in Athens. Describes the altar inside and has links to photos of an inscription.
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History View: Sao Paulo, Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Sao Paulo, Brazil's vibrant financial center, is among the world's most populous cities, with numerous cultural institutions and a rich architectural tradition. Here you can watch a 360 video of Sao Paulo. [4:59]
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A Perspective of the Ancient Romans

For Students K - 1st
Explore this website created by a primary school. The site focuses on the Romans. There is a town tour, military news, important events and more.
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Porter Gaud: Greek Architecture: The Hephaestion

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice outline-type article on the famous Doric-style temple in ancient Greece located in Kolonos Agorias.
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History of Gothic Architecture: Laon Cathedral

For Students 9th - 10th
Website contains brief but informative details regarding the Laon Cathedral. A picture as well as details regarding construction, location and the dimensions of the cathedral are included.
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Historic Downtown Los Angeles Photo Gallery: Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Lists the names of historic buildings in downtown Los Angeles. Click on a name to see a photo, its address, the year it was built, and the architect.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Acropolis

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry provides and illustrated definition of Acropolis, with photos, maps and diagram of the Athens Acropolis built in the 5th Century BCE.
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Santa Fe Institute: Social Strife May Have Exiled Ancient Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers another explanation for the disappearance of the Anasazi - a bloody interclan war as opposed to the theory of drought and climactic changes.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline Art History; Hypnerotomachia Poliphili

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art this page details the Renaissance book with illustrated engravings "Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (Poliphilo's Dream about the Strife of Love)" by Francesco Colonna, with a description and images from the...
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Fairbanks House Historical Site, Dedham Massachusetts, 1637 41

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online home of the Fairbanks House, believed to be the oldest surviving timber frame house in North America, see views of the home's interior and exterior. Learn about the home's architecture and history, how it survived over the...
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Turizm.net: Palaces, Aquaducts, Water Cisterns

For Students 9th - 10th
This page includes descriptions of Byzantine architecture such as palaces, aqueducts, and water cisterns. Links to other information relating to the topic.
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Turizm.net: Byzantine Remnants in Anatolia & Ankara

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site for a description of Byzantine architectural ruins found throughout the former Byzantine Empire, particularly modern Anatolia and Ankara (Turkey).
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Dwellings: The Message of Houses and Their Contents, 1780 1820

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Architectural styles of the times reflected the economic status and taste of the individuals who owned the houses. As this turn of the century proceeded from 1780 to 1820, many changes occurred in communication, transportation,...
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American Centuries, View From New England

For Students 9th - 10th
A multi-purpose site that provides information on history and historic artifacts from New England. There are also some interesting games that serve to enhance learning about New England. Be sure to watch video demonstrations of Early...

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