Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Barltett's Familiar Quotations: Geoffrey Chaucer
A list of famous lines from Chaucer, mainly from "The Canterbury Tales."
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Mac Tutor History of Mathematics Archive
The University of St. Andrews, Scotland, presents hundreds of biographies of famous mathematicians, histories of math in various cultures, and interesting facts on the development of important math concepts. This is a huge reference....
Other
Smart Words: Famous Idioms and Meaning
This is a list of the 50 most commonly used idioms and their meanings.
Other
Natural Science: Dictionary of Scientific Quotations
A collection of engaging quotations by scientists, inventors, writers, and statesmen about science and invention. With entries from modern-day scientists, such as Francis Crick, and from notable ancients, such as Archimedes.
Other
Insight for the Day: George Bernard Shaw Quotes
A collection of dozens of thought-provoking quotations by the famous Irish author George Bernard Shaw.
Shakespeare Online
Shakespeare Online: King Lear Study Guide
An extensive resource for William Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear. Resources include but are not limited to: play overview, play analysis, character analysis, famous quotes from the play, and pronunciation. Exam questions and scene by...
Other
Indigenous Peoples' Literature: Chief Sitting Bull
This site is an excellent resource on Sitting Bull. Not only does it include some famous quotes by him and an overview of his life, but it also contains a first-person account of his life which contains many interesting obscure facts and...
Yale University
Yale Law School: First Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Text of Franklin D. Roosevelt's first Inaugural address. In this speech, he outlines the world crisis facing the country in 1933. He also outlines the aims of government programs and his primary goal, which was to relieve unemployment by...
The Newberry Library
Newberry Library: Historic Maps: Revolutionary Boston: Old North Church
"One if by land, two if by sea." This famous quote was the direction Sexton Robert Newman was to follow by shining a lantern from the Old North Church steeple to warn the patriots that the British were coming. The church is the oldest in...
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Michael Drayton & Christopher Marlowe
Here you can find some famous quotations from both Michael Drayton and Christopher Marlowe, found in John Bartlett's Familiar Quotations, 10th edition.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: John Herschel Glenn Jr Biography
Interesting biographical information, fun facts, and famous quotes about John Glenn, the first American to orbit the earth.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Muhammad Ali Biography
Interesting biographical information, fun facts, and famous quotes about Muhammad Ali, three-time lineal World Heavyweight Champion.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: December 1: Rosa Parks & Pas De Deux
Two important events in U.S. history are described here. The first looks at Rosa Parks with quotes from Parks herself. The second looks at the New York City Ballet and the collaboration between Russian composer Igor Stravinsky and...
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Frost Friends: Robert Frost
This webpage provides a brief biography of Robert Frost and links to all of Frost's poems and quotes.
University of South Florida
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Lit2 Go: Before the House of Burgesses
This resource presents the text of Patrick Henry's famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech, which was delivered in March of 1775. The text can be read online or downloaded in MP3 or PDF format.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Chinua Achebe
A complete biography of Achebe includes quotes from him as well as a brief synopsis of his novels. There is a list of all his works.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum
The online exhibits of the National Women's History Museum celebrate women in a wide variety of venues and roles. These include exhibits such as "Women in Early Film," "First But Not the Last: Women Who Ran for President," and "Young and...
Luminarium
Luminarium: Sir John Suckling
This literary website contains fifteen poems of Sir John Suckling. Also on this site famous quotes, and many essays written by students and scholars about the Cavalier Poets, among others.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: William Jennings Bryan
Account of Bryan's life and famous quotes for which he is known.
The History Place
The History Place: The Past Into the Future: Main Exhibits
Informative website focussing on American history from the Colonial period to present-day. Many on-line exhibits include timelines, photographs and famous quotes.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Sir Francis Bacon
Site dedicated to Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626 CE). Included are links to information about his life, his works, and famous quotes by Bacon.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Boston National Park: The Battle of Bunker Hill
"Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!" Learn about this famous quotation and the battle that ensued. Includes a picture of the Bunker Hill Monument.
Other
Josephine Baker Official Site
This site provides a detailed overview of the life of Josephine Baker. Content includes a biography, famous quotes, and a list of her music and film contributions.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Let Freedom Ring: President Kennedy [Pdf]
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that lets learners analyze how the image of President and Mrs. Kennedy influenced American government and culture. Includes a discussion of some of...