This article describes Mexico's "Day of the Dead" holiday.

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death. Learn more.

These activities will allow students to expand their horizons by experiencing an important holiday to Spanish speaking cultures. With this project and assignment the students will learn the purpose behind Day of the Dead, how it is...

A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Day of the Dead."

This article explores the Mexican holiday "Day of the Dead." Learn about the traditions that surround this celebration.

This homepage provides many links pertaining to the history, traditions, and culture of Mexico.

A personal account of seven Americans and two Austrians as they take part with the locals in one of Mexico's most honored traditions, the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).

Explore the origins and history of Halloween as well as traditions and superstitions of this holiday. Links to video clips are included.

Guardian correspondent Ian Black discusses the mass demonstrations occurring in Syria against the Syrian government and its deadly raids. (August 12, 2011)

This marvelous site offers a chronology of WWI, an assessment of its cost to society, and links to such poets as Rupert Brooke and Wilfred Owen. Has a plethora of information on the war.

This online exhibit from The University of Hawaii Art Gallery provides many images of Posada's woodcuts as well as insights into life in Mexico.

This online exhibit from The University of Hawaii Art Gallery provides many images of Posada's woodcuts as well as insights into life in Mexico.

Explore the world with PBS LearningMedia! This collection focuses on food, folktales, and other aspects of cultural heritage. With your class, hear stories, play through situations, and learn how to make crafts from cultures near and far.

Abby Brown explores the world through books and activities. Each topic addresses developmentally appropriate instructional themes for kids ages 4-9. Academic content is layered in with storylines of fun and adventure! Children of all...

This article explores the cultural significance of the Day of the Dead festival in Mexico. Content focuses on what Day of the Dead is, its symbols, and its traditions.

TeacherLINK at Utah State University offers a wealth of topics and project information on celebrations held throughout the world. Click on "Topics and Authors," to access a long list of available lesson plans on a variety of...

In October 1862, a shocking and unique photo exhibition opened at Mathew B. Brady's Broadway gallery in New York City. A small placard at the door advertised "The Dead of Antietam," and, as The New York Times reported on October 20,...

A copy of Johnson's obituary, with an interesting account of the ex-president's private and public life, from page 1 of the New York Times (August 1, 1875).

The site provides background and texts of numerous poems. Follow the links at the bottom of the page to specific poetry books to find complete text of individual poems.

This article explores the cultural significance of the Day of the Dead festival in Mexico. Content focuses on what Day of the Dead is, its symbols, and its traditions.

This article explores the cultural significance of the Day of the Dead festival in Mexico. Content focuses on what Day of the Dead is, its symbols, and its traditions.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about some less-known November and December holidays around the world. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

First in a three-part article that focuses on three Mesoamerican cities, beginning with Teotihuacan in present day Mexico.

The Bubonic Plague or "Black Death" came out of the eastern Mediterranean along shipping routes, reaching Italy in the spring of 1348. By the time the epidemic was abating in 1351, between 25% and 50% of Europe's population had died. The...