Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Tomb Chapel of Nebamun
The British Museum contains 11 fragments of wall painting, some of the most famous images of Egyptian art. The fragments come from the now lost tomb-chapel of Nebamun, an ancient Egyptian scribe or, "scribe and grain accountant in the...
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The Stoa Consortium: The Acropolis
Several important sanctuaries and monuments were located on the South Slope of the Acropolis. The best known among them are the sanctuary of Dionysos, Asklepios and Hygieia. Other sacred places included the shrine of the Nymphe, and...
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The Stoa Consortium: The Lysikrates Monument & Street of the Tripods
The Lysikrates Monument is the best preserved example of a choregic monument. Wealthy Athenian citizens financed the training and outfitting of choruses for competitive dramatical and musical performances. The producer (called the...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: George Lucas: Star Wars Classroom Activity
Provides a brief classroom activity for students based on the Hero's Journey in Star Wars in commemoration of the birthday of George Lucas. Includes web links, a bibliography, and lesson plans. From ReadWriteThink's calendar on May 14,...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Sally Ride Classroom Activity
Brief lessons/activities for students which honor and commemorate the first American woman in space Sally Ride. Provides links and an annotated bibliography; from ReadWriteThink's calendar on May 26, 2007.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Christopher Paul Curtis: Classroom Activity
A brief activity or activities for students of all ages in commemoration of the Newbery Medal winner Christopher Paul Curtis's birthday. Provides web links, a bibliography, and lesson plans, and is taken from ReadWriteThink's calendar on...
PBS
Pbs Newshour Extra: Mlk Memorial Opens on Anniversary of Historic March
A memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr. took its place in the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The date was chosen to commemorate the March on Washington and his "I Have a Dream" speech of August 28, 1963. Obstacles to the King Memorial...
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Buffalo Soldiers
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1994 to commemorate the buffalo soldiers. Includes a short passage about the soldiers' military service record.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Gone With the Wind
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1990 to commemorate the film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell's famous Civil War romance, "Gone with the Wind." Includes a short write-up about the film, which explains some of the...
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Kitty Hawk (1903)
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1998 to commemorate the Wright Brothers first flight near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Includes a detailed paragraph about the famous flight.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Eleanor Roosevelt
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1998 to commemorate First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. With a short passage on her life and her influence on the rights of women and the disadvantaged.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Robert E. Peary and Matthew Henson
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1986 to commemorate the discovery of the North Pole by Robert E. Peary and Matthew Henson. With a short passage on the details of their famous discovery.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: William Clark
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2004 to commemorate William Clark. With a short passage on his life and famous 8,000 mile trek out West with Meriwether Lewis.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Joseph Priestley
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1983 to commemorate Joseph Priestley, the scientist who discovered oxygen. With a short passage on his contributions to the teaching of history, religion, and science.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: General Douglas Mac Arthur
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1971 to commemorate General Douglas MacArthur. With a short passage on his heroism and bold decisions in both World Wars I and II.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Roanoke Voyages
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1984 to commemorate the voyages to Roanoke Island. Includes a short passage on Sir Walter Raleigh's commissioning of the famous expedition that represents the beginning of English life...
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Harriet Quimby
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1991 to commemorate Harriet Quimby, the first woman ever to earn a pilot's license in the U.S. With a short passage on her accomplishments in both aviation and journalism.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Juan Ponce De Leon
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1982 to commemorate the famous Spanish Explorer Juan Ponce de Leon. With a short passage on his explorations to Puerto Rico and later Florida.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Meriwether Lewis
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2004 to commemorate Meriwether Lewis. With a short passage on his life and contributions to exploration in the US.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Albert Sabin
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2006 to commemorate Albert Sabin, a famous virologist who developed the polio vaccination. With a short biographical passage.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Eadweard Muybridge
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1996 to commemorate Eadweard Muybridge, the first to create the illusion of moving pictures. With a short biographical passage.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Lewis and Clark Bicentennial
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2004 to commemorate the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark expedition. With a short, detailed passage on their journey and findings.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Paddlewheel Steamer
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1989 to commemorate paddlewheel steamers, which revolutionized they way goods were shipped in the 19th century.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Model T Ford
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1998 to commemorate Henry Ford's Model T Ford, built in 1908.