Brown University
Brown University: The Decameron Project
Few great books like the Decameron have shaped our very notion of storytelling and its crucial role in the negotiation and production of shared social and cultural values. In its hundred stories, shared in ten days by ten young people...
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Colorado State Archives: Notable Coloradans
Features brief thumbnail sketches of famous people from Colorado in the fields of Entertainment, Art, Music, Athletics, Business, Literature, and Politics.
Library of Congress
Loc: u.s. History Timeline: The Post War United States 1945 1968
Includes how the United States' entry into WWII caused vast changes in every aspect of American life, how arts and entertainment showed continuity and change, and details of the 1960 election of John F. Kennedy as President.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: To Infinity and Beyond Magazine of Planets
This is a student led activity in which students have to accomplish the task of choosing the most entertaining way to relay written expository information. Art/self expression along with technology are utilized to develop a classroom...
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Hollywood Jobs
Who hasn't dreamed of running off to Hollywood and rubbing elbows with the rich and famous? And it isn't only aspiring actors, writers and directors who dream. After all, the stars need someone to cook for them, fix their computers,...
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T. Skinner Business Education: Desktop Publishing
Are you looking for desktop publishing resources? Tonya Skinner is a business educator who has compiled resources to enrich the business classroom. Resources include: lesson plans, activities, and desktop publishing links.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Edith Wharton
Discover more about the life and work of the author Edith Wharton when you visit this resource. This site features several links to lesson plans, biographical information, teaching guides, reviews, and more.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Sam Sheppard Trials (1954 & '66)
On July 4, 1954, Marilyn Sheppard, the wife of a handsome thirty-year-old doctor, Sam Sheppard, was brutally murdered in the bedroom of their home in Bay Village, Ohio, on the shore of Lake Erie. Sam Sheppard denied any involvement in...
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Le Poulet Gauche
This site is a narrative by a re-enactment group on how people lived in France in the 16th century. There are links to art and culture, music, women, family life, social classes, clothing, and entertainment.
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: Nipponia
Nipponia is an online magazine, published quarterly, that introduces modern Japan to people all over the world. Browse articles on life and culture, travel and history, science and technology, art and entertainment, nature and geography,...
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Canadian Content: Famous Musicians
Featured is a list of well known Canadian musicians with brief biographies included.
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A Perspective of the Ancient Romans
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.
Careers New Zealand
Careers New Zealand: Media Producer
An informative page on the career field of a media producer. Content discussed includes general tasks and duties, educational requirements, personal skills needed, working conditions, expected salary, and job outlook. Also given is a...
Careers New Zealand
Careers Nz: Musician
This site contains a complete overview for a career as a musician, such as skills required, recommended education, and the job market.
Careers New Zealand
Careers Nz: Actor
A thorough look at the career of acting. Areas covered include: tasks and duties, personal requirements, how to enter the job, working condition, employment condition, and job market. A personal profile is included along with a...
BBC
Bbc News: Week of 5 26 14: Obituary: Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou was not only a poet but also many other things including a teacher, civil rights activist, abuse survivor, mother and dancer. Learn about her remarkable life and why her work is so significant to many people.
Careers New Zealand
Careers New Zealand: Film/television Camera Operator
This resource provides information about the career of a camera operator. Information includes typical tasks and duties, personal requirements needed for the job, education requirements, typical working conditions, salary, and future job...
Careers New Zealand
Careers New Zealand: Dancer
A thorough description of a career as a dancer. Information includes tasks and duties, personal requirements, how to enter the job market, working condition, employment conditions, and statistics in current job market. A personal profile...
Careers New Zealand
Careers New Zealand: Director (Film/television/radio/stage)
This site explores what it takes to become a director. Content includes a focus on job requirements, working and employment conditions, a personal profile of a current director, and more.