A thorough overview of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," made specifically for students preparing to take the GCSE test. This site is beneficial to all students studying the novel or race relations in the 1930's. Links include...

The University of St Andrews gives a vivid biography of Hypatia and her influence in ancient mathematics, neoplatonic philosophy, and Alexandrian politics. Includes links to related biographies and topics.

This site provides a biography of Nicolaus Copernicus. Content includes pictures, cross-references to relevant history topics, a list of honors awarded to Copernicus, and more.

The School of Mathematics and Statistics of St. Andrew's University provides biographical information on the mathematical career of Emmy Noether. Included are links to other famous individuals with whom she worked and links to her topics...

Biography of Al-Kindi, an Islamic scholar and mathematician. Includes several links to related topics and a list of references for further studies.

This site from the University of Groningen clearly defines the role of committees in the legislative process, as well as a brief historical perspective on congressional committees. Essays, text and biography links related to American...

Biographical information on Frank Llyod Wright, considered perhaps the greatest American architect ever.

A biography of Canadian author and essayis Hugh MacLennan that includes information about his principal works and criticism.

A review of Jean Toomer, an influential writer during the Harlem Renaissance. Presents a biography and a look at his contributions to short fiction.

Brief biographical information about William Wyatt Bibb, focusing on his role as a Georgia congressman.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A political biography of current Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak from his climb to power to his long reign as Egypt's leader. His policies and political views are discussed as well. (July 10, 2009)

A complete biography of Harlem Renaissance writer Dorothy West. Highlights her major works and critical reception.

A biography of Ferdinand Magellan, a 16th century Portuguese explorer who travelled with a Spanish fleet, and an account of his voyage around the world, from which he did not return.

Famed for exploring the St. Lawrence region and naming Canada, Jacque Cartier, French explorer, is featured in this brief biography.

This easy-to-navigate site has Johnson's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, several video clips.

This easy-to-navigate site has Kennedy's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.

This easy-to-navigate site has Benjamin Harrison's biography, events occurring during his presidency, and links to related video clips.

A biography of explorer, Bartolomeu Dias, of Portugal. Dias is known for paving the way to Asia from Europe on the high seas in the fifteenth century.

This easy-to-navigate site has President Wilson's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.

This easy-to-navigate site has President Eisenhower's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and several video clips.

This easy-to-navigate site has Cleveland's biography, an image gallery, and several video clips.

This easy-to-navigate site has Richard Nixon's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, several video clips.

This easy-to-navigate site has President Harding's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and several video clips.

This easy-to-navigate site has William Howard Taft's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and several video clips.