The History Cat
The History Cat: Ancient Mesopotamia: Epic of Gilgamesh
Tells the story of the Epic of Gilgamesh which is an epic poem from Ancient Mesopotamia and is seen as a great work of literature.
Exploring Ancient World Cultures
Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Epic of Gilgamesh
This site gives an in-depth essay exploring the Epic of Gilgamesh and its history.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Epic Earth
This mesmerizing video shows seven views of the earth taken by NASA's camera. Watch the moon cross over the earth, storms in the ocean, and smoke from a wildfire. Included are teaching tips for teachers and background information.
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Lyricalworks: Poetry, Poesy, Lyricism
A site that gives an explanation of lyric poetry, and explains their differences from epic poetry. Includes a link to an example of a lyric poem.
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Lexiconic.net: Elements of Poetry
This resource explains how to approach an analysis of a poem. It discusses assumptions people may have, the importance of reading it closely before analyzing it, looking at the stanza structure, the type of poem, the sound patterns,...
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: The Iliad by Homer
Resource presents multiple digital formats of this literary work. Edward, Earl of Derby did this translation of Homer's epic.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Homer and the Greek Renaissance
Presents a clear, readable summary of ancient Greek history from the Archaic period through the Renaissance which included Homer's epic poems. Explains major historical events and cultural trends as background for those reading Homeric...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Lessons of the Indian Epics: The Ramayana
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Lessons of the Indian Epics: The Ramayana." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Alighieri Dante
This site features the author Dante Alighieri including the full text of the epic poem The Divine Comedy.
The English Teacher
The English Teacher: A Beowulf Test
The test can serve as a model for your own assessment of your students' understanding of the Old English epic poem.
Northern Virginia Community College
Northern Virginia Community College: Gilgamesh Study Guide
A comprehensive guide to the Epic of Gilgamesh giving a summary, but also a very informative section on the issues in the legend as well. Links to Gilgamesh activities are also included.
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Virgil.org
This site is devoted entirely to the study and appreciation of Virgil and his work. A great place to start a study.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Lewis and Clark: Corps of Discovery: Wintering With the Mandan Tribe
The Corps of Discovery stayed with the Mandan tribe for the first winter of their epic trip to the Pacific Coast. Read the entries in the Journals of Lewis and Clark to get first impressions and descriptions of the Native Americans who...
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Indian Literature: Mahabharata
Concise explanation of the longest Sanskrit epic, the Mahabharata.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Metamorphoses
Written around 2 A.D. this poem about change is analysed in detail in this outstanding site. Look at important quotations and their significance as well as the major characters in this epic poem.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Paradise Lost
This site gives outstanding insights into Milton's great poem, Paradise Lost. Read about the characters the themes and important quotations in this fascinating site.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: George Eliot Middlemarch
At this website, read the full text of George Eliot's novel, "Middlemarch." Included is a brief paragraph intoducing the book, its context, and its plot.
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Lone Star Internet: Culture Cafe: The Adventures of Beowulf
This site provides background information and the complete text of the Old English translation by Dr. David Breeden of Beowulf.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: Will Grayson, Will Grayson
In the suburbs of Chicago, two teens named Will Grayson - one gay, one straight - have lived their lives completely unaware of the other's existence. But that changes one fateful night when their worlds collide. Their lives begin to...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Interpreters Juggle Two Languages at Once
Language is complex, and when abstract or nuanced concepts get lost in translation, the consequences may be catastrophic. Given the complexities of language and cultural exchange, how do these epic miscommunications not happen all the...
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Finding Dulcina: Strom Thurmond Ends Longest Filibuster in Senate History
Read about Senator Strom Thurmond's epic filibuster in an attempt to forestall the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1957. There is a brief biography of Thurmond and his political life, as well as information about the use of the...
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New Arts Library: "Paradise Lost" Milton's Summary
Taken from Milton's second publication of his epic poem. These short summaries were included to help illuminate the meaning of the original text. Site by New Arts Library.
A&E Television
History.com: Woodstock 1969: How a Music Festival That Should've Been a Disaster Became Iconic Instead
Fifty years later, people are still trying to match the bizarre accident that was Woodstock '69. The Woodstock Music and Art Fair began on August 15, 1969, as half a million people gathered on a dairy farm in Bethel, New York. Billed as...
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Author's Calendar: Books and Writers: Virgil Biography and Quotes
A detailed biography of the ancient Roman writer Virgil complemented by selected quotes from his works. Also provides a bibliography.
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