An image of "Prince Heinrich Lubomirski as the Genius of Fame", created by Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun in 1789 (Oil on oak, 106 x 83 cm).

An image of "Envy Plucking the Wings of Fame", created by Francois-Guillaume Menageot in 1806 (Oil on canvas, 105 x 91 cm).

An image of "The Triumph of Fame", created by Pieter Coecke Van Aelst during the 1640's (Pen in black and brown-grey, diameter 284 mm).

An image of "History and Fame", created by Antonin-Marie Moine from 1839-44 (Marble).

An image of "Triumph of Fame (a Birth Salver)", created by Scheggia, c. 1449 (Tempera, silver and gold on wood, diameter 93 cm).

An image of "Fame Showing the Wandering Philosophers to Tuscany and Munificence", created by Giovanni Da San Giovanni, c. 1635 (Fresco).

An image of "The Fame", created by Sebastiano Concaz (Oil on canvas, 131 x 96 cm).

An image of "The Triumph of Fame, the Triumph of Time and the Triumph of Eternity", created by Domenico Di Michelinoz (Tempera on panel, gold ground, 42 x 177 cm).

Read about President Lyndon Johnson's on how to end poverty in the United States as well as how to protect civil rights.

This is an informative biography discussing the role Thurgood Marshall had in the Civil Rights Movement, particularly as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.

Ralph McGill made several contributions to the Civil Rights Movement as a journalist as noted in this concise biography.

Rosa Parks' contributions to the Civil Rights Movement are highlighted in this brief biography.

A condensed biography of infamous Georgian philanthropist Ted Turner and his generous contributions to society.

Judge Elbert Tuttle was influential during and following the Civil Rights Movement as described in this concise biography.

An intriguing biography on the contributions and experiences of Reverend Addie Wyatt during the Civil Rights and Women's Movements.

A focused biography on the role Andrew Young has played in the Civil Rights Movement.

By using music and various writings, students will explore the advantages and disadvantages of conforming to society's expectations at this site.

Take this quiz about the life of Jonas Salk and see how much you know about this famous American. Warning: read up on the man before taking this quiz. (It's not easy!)

A short biography of Jonas Salk, one of the men to invent a polio vaccine.

Stroll through the Bowery in New York City and see what the tenements looked like in the late 19th century. This mini museum shows the life of the Bowery. Information about tenement areas in other cities is included.

A biography of American boxer Jack Dempsey, 1895-1983.

A biography of American boxer, Max Baer.

Terry Fox's life is profiled through brief text and a gallery of photos. Note: scroll down the page to access a wealth of photos.

This lesson plan provides ideas for exploring Woodie Guthrie's music while reading John Steinbeck's book The Grapes of Wrath.