Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Collective Learning (Part 4)
In the final essay of a four-part series, David Christian explains how advances in communication and transportation accelerated collective learning.
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The Gnostic Society Library: The Apocalypse of Adam
One of the Gnostic texts, this is the revelations of Adam as he revealed them to his son Seth. This was part of the Nag Hammadi library.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: World History: 600 Bce 600 Ce Second Wave Civilizations
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Race and Slavery in the Middle East
This site from the Modern History Sourcebook of Fordham University provides a thorough discussion of the existence of slavery in early times giving the types of people who were taken as slaves and the work they performed. There were also...
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Rock Island Books: Political & Religious Background During Life of Jesus
This short article describes some of the various political and religious groups and individuals that were operating during the time of Jesus. Some of these include the Romans, King Herod, the Pharisees and others.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Mausoleum of Galla Placidia (Quiz)
How much do you know about the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia? Find out by answering this four-question multiple-choice and true/false quiz. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.
A&E Television
The History of New Year's Resolutions
The custom of making New Year's resolutions has been around for thousands of years, but it hasn't always looked the way it does today.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Standard Scenes From the Life of Christ in Art
View pictures and a short description of artwork depicting various scenes from the life of Christ.
Society of Archbishop Justus
Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Theologian: 18 March 386
A discussion of Cyril and his influence in the early Christian church. It includes his theological views.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Origen and Origenism
An in-depth look at the life and ministry of Origen. It discusses his theology and religious influence in the early Christian Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
Friesian School
Fresian School: Rome and Romania
This article, which is provided for by the Fresian School, covers a large part of Roman history, but pays particular attention to the reign and effects of Emperor Nero.
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Prayerbook: The Letter of Paul to the Romans
Details about Paul's letter to the Christian community at Rome, which centers on the relationship between Judaism and Christianity.
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Indiana Historical Society: Billy Sunday Collection [Pdf]
This resource presents a brief biographical sketch of Billy Sunday, a popular evangelist and social activist in the early 1900s.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Stephen
This site tells the story of the first Christian martyr, St. Stephen. St. Stephen was a deacon in the early Church murdered for his belief in Jesus Christ. This site also includes links to sites with related information. Please note that...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Epistles of Cyprian
A long document made up of translations of many of Cyprian's letters, which state his theological views in great detail. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Are We So Attached to Our Things?
Our sense of ownership emerges incredibly early. But why do we become so attached to things? Christian Jarrett details the psychology of ownership. [4:34]
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Slavery and the Making of America: Slave Religion
What religions did slaves bring from Africa to America? This PBS series site provides the historical overview of how early African Americans preserved African spiritual beliefs and practices while enslaved, converted to Christianity, and...
Curated OER
Unesco: Greece: Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessalonika
Founded in 315 B.C., the provincial capital and sea port of Thessalonika was one of the first bases for the spread of Christianity. Among its Christian monuments are fine churches, some built on the Greek cross plan and others on the...
Curated OER
Icon of St. Ambrose
A description of St. Ambrose of Milan. It includes a biography, theology, and its significance for the early Christian Church.
Curated OER
Etc: Plan of San Vitale, Ravenna, Ad 539 547
This is a plan of the San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy. It was built from 539 to 547 AD. This is an example of Early Christian architecture. The scale is in feet.
Curated OER
Etc: Plan of Church of Kalb Lauzeh, Ad 380 609
This is a plan of the church of Kalb-Lauzeh (Qalb Lozeh), Syria. This is an example of Early Christian architecture.
Curated OER
Etc: Clip Art Etc: Plan of Church of Kalb Lauzeh, Ad 380 609
This is a plan of the church of Kalb-Lauzeh (Qalb Lozeh), Syria. This is an example of Early Christian architecture.
Curated OER
Bbc History: Ancient History: Romans: Roman Religions: Catacomb Fresco
Fresco of the Good Shepard painted on the ceiling of cataccomb (an underground burial chamber) in ancient Rome (early fourth century A.D.).
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Utopian Promise: Edward Taylor
Born in England, emigrant Edward Taylor was a Harvard educated minister, writer, and poet of orthodox Puritan theology. Click on "Edward Taylor Activities" for related materials.
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